U1AOS2CH5 Flashcards
(40 cards)
What part of the brain is responsible for regulating vital functions such as breathing and heart rate?
The brainstem.
True or False: The cerebellum is primarily involved in the processing of emotions.
False.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is responsible for higher cognitive functions such as reasoning and problem-solving.
cerebral cortex.
Which part of the brain is known for its role in memory formation?
The hippocampus.
What is the function of the thalamus?
It acts as a relay station for sensory information.
Multiple Choice: Which part of the brain is primarily involved in balance and coordination? A) Medulla B) Cerebellum C) Hippocampus D) Amygdala
B) Cerebellum.
What part of the brain is involved in the processing of emotions and fear?
The amygdala.
True or False: The occipital lobe is responsible for processing auditory information.
False.
Fill in the blank: The ________ lobe is associated with voluntary movement and higher-level cognitive functions.
frontal.
What part of the brain is responsible for regulating body temperature and hunger?
The hypothalamus.
Multiple Choice: Which structure connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain? A) Corpus callosum B) Cerebellum C) Thalamus D) Brainstem
A) Corpus callosum.
What is the primary function of the parietal lobe?
It processes sensory information related to touch, temperature, and pain.
True or False: The insula is involved in the perception of bodily states and emotional awareness.
True.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is involved in the regulation of sleep and wakefulness.
reticular formation.
What brain structure is primarily associated with the regulation of hormones?
The hypothalamus.
Multiple Choice: Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for visual processing? A) Frontal lobe B) Temporal lobe C) Occipital lobe D) Parietal lobe
C) Occipital lobe.
What part of the brain is involved in language comprehension?
Wernicke’s area.
True or False: The temporal lobe is responsible for auditory processing.
True.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is crucial for motor control and coordination.
cerebellum.
What part of the brain is responsible for decision-making and impulse control?
The prefrontal cortex.
What part of the brain is responsible for regulating vital functions such as breathing and heart rate?
The brainstem.
True or False: The cerebellum is primarily involved in the processing of emotions.
False.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is responsible for higher cognitive functions such as reasoning and problem-solving.
cerebral cortex.
Which part of the brain is known for its role in memory formation?
The hippocampus.
