a&p cns

Question 1

It is the largest part of the brain,
and it controls motor, cognitive, as well as sensory function.

Answer 1

CEREBRUM

Question 2

Cerebrum is divided into two:

Answer 2

LEFT AND RIGHT HEMISPHERE

Question 3

Left and Right Hemispheres are connected through:

Answer 3

Corpus Callosum

Question 4

It controls the right side of the body.

Answer 4

LEFT HEMISPHERE

Question 5

It controls the left side of the body

Answer 5

RIGHT HEMISPHERE

Question 6

It is found within the cerebrum; the outer layer of the cerebrum and is made up of gray matter.

Answer 6

CEREBRAL CORTEX

Question 7

It is located underneath the cortex

Answer 7

SUBCORTICAL STRUCTURES

Question 8

What are the Subcortical Structures

Answer 8

HYPOTHALAMUS
PITUITARY GLAND
BASAL GANGLIA
etc.

Question 9

These structures are important for memory, emotion, pleasure, as well as hormone production.

Answer 9

SUBCORTICAL STRUCTURES

Question 10

In this system, we talk at length about the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland because they produce a number of hormones, which are important in
the body.

Answer 10

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question 11

It contains the motor cortex.

Answer 11

FRONTAL LOBE

Question 12

It controls memory, speech and language, personality, as well as decision-making

Answer 12

FRONTAL LOBE

Question 13

It is essential for speech function.

Answer 13

BROCA’s AREA

Question 14

It contains the sensory cortex and is essential for interpreting signals related to things such as touch, position, pain, as well as temperature.

Answer 14

PARIETAL LOBE

Question 15

It contains the visual cortex and is essential for visual processing and interpretation.

Answer 15

OCCIPITAL LOBE

Question 16

It contains the auditory cortex and is essential for hearing and recognizing language.

Answer 16

TEMPORAL LOBE

Question 17

It is essential for the comprehension of verbal and written language.

Answer 17

WERNICKE’s AREA

Question 18

It is located at the back of the brain underneath the occipital and temporal lobes and is essential for coordinating muscle movements as well as maintaining posture and balance.

Answer 18

CEREBELLUM

Question 19

It is essential for regulating autonomic functions such as breathing, heart rate, and digestion.

It also facilitates communication between the cerebrum and cerebellum and the spinal cord.

Answer 19

BRAIN STEM

Question 20

The CNS consists of the:

Answer 20

BRAIN
SPINAL CORD

Question 21

It plays a central role in the control of most bodily functions, including awareness, movements, sensations, thoughts, speech, and memory.

Answer 21

BRAIN

Question 22

It is the center of our thoughts, the interpreter of our external environment, and the origin of control over body movement.

Answer 22

BRAIN

Question 23

3 Major Parts of the Brain

Answer 23

CEREBRUM
BRAINSTEM
CEREBELLUM

Question 24

It is the largest and uppermost part of the brain.

It controlled the highest intellectual abilities of human being.

Answer 24

CERREBRUM

Question 25

The Cerebrum is composed of:

Answer 25

CEREBRAL CORTEX CEREBRAL MEDULLA BASAL GANGLIA

Question 26

Continuous from the cerebrum to the spinal cord. It controls body functions under conscious control.

Answer 26

BRAINSTEM

Question 27

Brainstem is composed of:

Answer 27

THALAMUS HYPOTHALAMUS PONS MEDULLA OBLONGATA

Question 28

It has 3 vital centers.

Answer 28

MEDULLA OBLONGATA

Question 29

What are Medulla Oblongata’s vital centers

Answer 29

CARDIAC (HEART) VASOMOTOR (BLOOD PRESSURE) RESPIRATORY (BREATHING)

Question 30

It is located behind the brainstem, beneath the cerebrum.

Answer 30

CEREBELLUM

Question 31

Cerebellum is composed of:

Answer 31

RETICULAR FORMATION LIMBIC SYSTEM