Brain anatomy and function

Question 1

the largest portion of the brain, the highest mental functions occur here. Made up of two hemispheres.

Answer 1

Cerebrum

Question 2

Lobes that controls motor movement and expressive speech as well as personality characteristics. Also intellectual functions, reasoning, abstract thinking and olfaction.

Answer 2

Frontal Lobes

Question 3

Lobes responsible for vision and recognition of size, shape and color.

Answer 3

Occipital Lobes

Question 4

Lobes that controls gross sensation; touch and pressure and fine sensation such as determining weight, size and shape.

Answer 4

Parietal Lobes

Question 5

Lobes that deal with the interpretation of language and the discrimination of sound and hearing and are the primary auditory areas. Also major memory processing center.

Answer 5

Temporal Lobes

Question 6

A group of nuclei, which are the last subcortical processing stations before ascending sensory information reaches the cortex. Plays a critical role in voluntary movement.

Answer 6

Thalamus

Question 7

The regulatory or modulating center. Influences behavioral responses, body temperature, water balance, blood pressure, gastrointestinal activity, anger, rage, sexual behavior patterns and calmness.

Answer 7

Hypothalamus

Question 8

Lies below cerebrum and is divided into three parts; the midbrain, pons, and medulla.

Answer 8

Brainstem

Question 9

Located below the cerebrum and is the center for visual reflexes. Cranial nerves 3 and 4 are found here.

Answer 9

Midbrain

Question 10

Is the bridge between the midbrain and the medulla. Cranial nerves 5,6, and 7 are found here.

Answer 10

Pons

Question 11

The center for automatic control of respiration and heart rate.

Answer 11

Medulla

Question 12

Located posteriorly, behind the pons and medulla. Its main function is to control muscle coordination, tone and posture.

Answer 12

Cerebellum