Brain & Nervous System

Question 1

What does the CNS consist of?

Answer 1

Brain and spinal chord

Question 2

What does the PNS consist of?

Answer 2

Nerves

Question 3

What does Basal Ganglia do?

Answer 3

Assist in planning and initiating movements, useful for smooth movements

Question 4

What does the Thalamus do?

Answer 4

Relay station for signals related to different areas of the brain

Question 5

What does the Cerebellum do?

Answer 5

Aids and coordinates refined movements

Question 6

What does the Brainstem do?

Answer 6

Maintains muscle tone and controls reflexes

Question 7

What does subcortical movement do?

Answer 7

Ensure movements are all well coordinated and purposeful

Question 8

What does the Primary Motor Cortex do?

Answer 8

Decides and sends signals to make specific movements

Question 9

What does the Premotor Cortex do?

Answer 9

Plans and organises movements, especially ones that require co-ordination

Question 10

What does the Supplementary Motor Area do?

Answer 10

Plans and initiates movements, particularly movements that involve both sides of the body

Question 11

What does the Somatosensory Cortex do?

Answer 11

Processes information related to touch and body position, contributing to the precision of movements

Question 12

What do Cortical movements do?

Answer 12

Makes decisions about what movements to perform and plans how to execute them