(2Q) Powers of The Mind

Question 1

is an organ that is made up of a large mass of nerve tissue protected within the skull.

Answer 1

The Brain

Question 2

It plays a role in just about every major body system.

Answer 2

The Brain

Question 3

Some of its main functions include processing sensory information, regulating blood pressure and breathing and releasing hormones.

Answer 3

The Brain

Question 4

Three Main Parts of the Brain

Answer 4

Cerebrum

Cerebellum

Brainstem

Question 5

is the largest brain structure.

Answer 5

Cerebrum

Question 6

The cerebral cortex has a left and a right hemisphere. Each hemisphere can be divided into four lobes:

Answer 6

the frontal lobe, temporal lobe, occipital lobe, and parietal lobe.

Question 7

Functions of the this include initiation of movement, coordination of movement, temperature, touch, vision, hearing, judgment, reasoning, and problem solving.

Answer 7

cerebrum

Question 8

The largest section of the brain located in the front of the head, is
involved in personality characteristics and movement.

Answer 8

Frontal Lobe

Question 9

The middle part of the brain, helps a person to identify objects and
understand spatial relationships. It is also involved in interpreting pain and touch in the body.

Answer 9

Parietal Lobe

Question 10

is the back part of the brain that is involved with vision.

Answer 10

Occipital Lobe

Question 11

The sides of the brain, are involved in short-term memory, speech, musical rhythm, and some degree of smell recognition.

Answer 11

Temporal Lobe

Question 12

is the second largest part of the brain.

Answer 12

Cerebellum

Question 13

Like the cerebrum, the ______ has left and right hemispheres.

Answer 13

cerebellum

Question 14

The primary function of the cerebellum

Answer 14

maintain posture and balance

Question 15

connects the spinal cord to the higher-thinking centers of the brain.

Answer 15

The brain stem

Question 16

A large bundle of nerve fibers located in the back that extends from the base of the brain to the lower back

Answer 16

Spinal cord

Question 17

carries messages to and from the brain and the rest of the body.

Answer 17

Spinal cord

Question 18

Brainstem consists of three structures:

Answer 18

medulla oblongata, the pons, and the midbrain.

Question 19

It is the most vital part of the entire brain and contains important control centers for the heart and lungs.

Answer 19

Medulla oblongata

Question 20

Part of the brain that is located below the midbrain and is in the brainstem. It helps control breathing rhythms

Answer 20

Pons

Question 21

Part of the brain that is located below the Cerebrum. contributes to motor control, vision, and hearing, as well as vision-and hearing-related reflexes.

Answer 21

Midbrain

Question 22

Besides relaying sensory and motor signals, the structures of the brain stem also?

Answer 22

direct involuntary functions