Brain

Question 1

ventricles

Answer 1

brain consists of four cavities

Question 2

cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

Answer 2

• surrounds the CNS

- protecting the brain from physical shocks and removing wastes from the neural tissue in the brain

Question 3

Cerebrum

Answer 3

• largest part of brain
• part of forebrain
• controls higher-order functions such as interpreting touch, speech and language, reasoning, emotions, and fine motor control

Question 4

Brainstem

Answer 4

• found between the thalamus and the spinal cord.
• lowest part of the brain connects the brain with the spinal cord
• controls Unconscious functions like breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure

Question 5

Cerebellum

Answer 5

• beneath the cerebrum and behind the brainstem

- helps coordinate body movements, posture, and balance BPM

Question 6

cerebral cortex

Answer 6

• grey matter that surrounds the entire cerebrum

- divided into a left and right hemisphere

Question 7

gyri

Answer 7

ridges of the cerebral cortex

Question 8

sulci

Answer 8

grooves in cerebral cortex

Question 9

fissures

Answer 9

large grooves

Question 10

Frontal

Answer 10

Processes high-level cognitive skills, reasoning, concentration, motor skills, language, and functions as a control center for emotions

Question 11

Parietal

Answer 11

Integration site for visual perception and sensory information such as touch, pain, and pressure

Question 12

Temporal

Answer 12

Organizes sounds and processes language that is heard. Helps form memories, speech perception, and language skills

Question 13

Occipital

Answer 13

Interprets visual stimuli and information