Cerebrum Flashcards
1
Q
What makes up the largest portion of the brain?
A
CEREBRUM
2
Q
The cerebrum consists of a left and right cerebral _____________.
A
HEMISPHERE
3
Q
Each hemisphere of the cerebrum controls the ________________ sides of the body.
A
CONTRALATERAL
4
Q
Two thirds of the cerebral __________ is hidden in grooves for increased surface area.
A
CORTEX
cerebral cortex
5
Q
What does ‘cortex’ denote?
A
OUTER PORTION OF AN ORGAN
6
Q
The cerebral cortex is made up of __________ matter.
A
GREY
7
Q
Name the 2 grooves the cerebral cortex is divided by?
A
SHALLOW SULCI
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DEEPER FISSURES
8
Q
What are the ‘hills’ lying between the sulci called?
A
GYRI
9
Q
How many lobes are in each cerebral hemisphere?
A
4
10
Q
What are the 2 functions of the lobes of the cerebral hemisphere?
A
OVERALL BEHAVIOUR
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PERSONALITY
