Gross Anatomy of the Brain Flashcards
What are the four main lobes of the brain?
Frontal, Parietal, Temporal, and Occipital lobes.
True or False: The cerebellum is responsible for balance and coordination.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _____ is the largest part of the human brain.
cerebrum.
What structure connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain?
Corpus callosum.
Which lobe is primarily responsible for processing visual information?
Occipital lobe.
Multiple Choice: Which part of the brain is involved in regulating emotions? A) Cerebellum B) Limbic system C) Brainstem
B) Limbic system.
What is the function of the frontal lobe?
Involved in reasoning, planning, problem-solving, and emotional control.
True or False: The brainstem controls involuntary functions such as heartbeat and breathing.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _____ is involved in memory formation.
hippocampus.
What are gyri and sulci?
Gyri are the raised folds of the brain, and sulci are the grooves between them.
Multiple Choice: Which lobe is associated with auditory processing? A) Frontal B) Temporal C) Parietal
B) Temporal.
What is the role of the thalamus?
Acts as the relay station for sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex.
True or False: The hypothalamus regulates body temperature and hunger.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _____ is responsible for higher cognitive functions such as decision making.
prefrontal cortex.
What is the primary function of the parietal lobe?
Processes sensory information such as touch, temperature, and pain.
Multiple Choice: Which structure is NOT part of the brainstem? A) Medulla oblongata B) Pons C) Cerebellum
C) Cerebellum.
What is the significance of the basal ganglia?
Involved in the coordination of movement and motor control.
True or False: The insula is involved in the processing of taste and visceral sensations.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _____ is a critical structure for the coordination of voluntary movements.
cerebellum.
What does the term ‘lateralization’ refer to in brain anatomy?
The specialization of certain functions in one hemisphere of the brain.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following structures is part of the limbic system? A) Amygdala B) Cerebellum C) Corpus callosum
A) Amygdala.
What is the role of the ventricles in the brain?
They produce and contain cerebrospinal fluid.
True or False: The cerebral cortex is involved in higher-level brain functions.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _____ is responsible for the regulation of circadian rhythms.
suprachiasmatic nucleus.
