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Human anatomy, brain And Cranial Nerves Flashcards

1
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What is the largest part of the human brain?

A

Cerebrum

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2
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True or False: The cerebellum is responsible for coordinating voluntary movements.

A

True

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3
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What structure connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain?

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Corpus callosum

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4
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Fill in the blank: The brainstem consists of the midbrain, pons, and ______.

A

Medulla oblongata

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5
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Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for processing visual information?

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Occipital lobe

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6
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What is the function of the frontal lobe?

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Involved in reasoning, planning, and movement.

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7
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Which cranial nerve is responsible for smell?

A

Olfactory nerve (CN I)

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8
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True or False: The optic nerve is cranial nerve II.

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True

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9
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What is the primary function of the temporal lobe?

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Processing auditory information and memory.

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10
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Which cranial nerve controls eye movement?

A

Oculomotor nerve (CN III)

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Fill in the blank: The ______ lobe is responsible for sensation and perception.

A

Parietal

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12
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What is the role of the thalamus?

A

Relay sensory information to the cerebral cortex.

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13
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Which cranial nerve is associated with taste?

A

Facial nerve (CN VII)

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14
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True or False: The medulla oblongata regulates heart rate and breathing.

A

True

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15
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What is the primary function of the hypothalamus?

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Regulates homeostasis and endocrine functions.

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16
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Which cranial nerve is responsible for hearing and balance?

A

Vestibulocochlear nerve (CN VIII)

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17
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Fill in the blank: The ______ is a protective layer surrounding the brain.

A

Meninges

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18
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What is the function of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?

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Cushions the brain and spinal cord, removes waste.

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19
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Which part of the brain is responsible for emotional responses?

A

Limbic system

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20
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True or False: The pituitary gland is often referred to as the ‘master gland’.

21
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What is the function of the spinal cord?

A

Transmits signals between the brain and the body.

22
Q

Which cranial nerve is involved in swallowing and taste?

A

Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX)

23
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ controls involuntary functions like breathing and heart rate.

24
Q

What does the term ‘lateralization’ refer to in brain function?

A

The specialization of the left and right hemispheres for different functions.

25
Q

Which cranial nerve innervates the muscles of facial expression?

A

Facial nerve (CN VII)

26
Q

True or False: The somatic nervous system controls voluntary movements.

27
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What is the role of the autonomic nervous system?

A

Controls involuntary bodily functions.

28
Q

Which cranial nerve is responsible for neck and shoulder movement?

A

Accessory nerve (CN XI)

29
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Fill in the blank: The ______ lobe is associated with higher cognitive functions.

30
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What is the function of the corpus callosum?

A

Facilitates communication between the two hemispheres.

31
Q

Which part of the brain regulates body temperature?

A

Hypothalamus

32
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True or False: The brain consumes about 20% of the body’s total energy.

33
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What is the main function of the parietal lobe?

A

Processing sensory information from the body.

34
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Which cranial nerve is known as the ‘wandering nerve’?

A

Vagus nerve (CN X)

35
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ is the part of the brain that controls balance and coordination.

A

Cerebellum

36
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What is the main function of the occipital lobe?

A

Visual processing.

37
Q

Which cranial nerve is responsible for the movement of the tongue?

A

Hypoglossal nerve (CN XII)

38
Q

True or False: The limbic system is involved in emotions and memory.

39
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What is the primary role of the frontal lobe?

A

Higher cognitive functions, including decision-making and problem-solving.

40
Q

Which part of the brain is involved in the regulation of sleep?

A

Hypothalamus

41
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What does the term ‘neuroplasticity’ refer to?

A

The brain’s ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections.

42
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ system is essential for learning and memory.

43
Q

Which cranial nerve is involved in the sensation of taste and touch from the tongue?

A

Trigeminal nerve (CN V)

44
Q

True or False: The human brain has approximately 86 billion neurons.

45
Q

What is the primary function of the medulla oblongata?

A

Regulating vital functions such as heart rate and respiration.

46
Q

Which cranial nerve is responsible for vision?

A

Optic nerve (CN II)

47
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ is the outer layer of the brain.

A

Cerebral cortex

48
Q

What is the function of the pons?

A

Regulates sleep and relays messages between different parts of the brain.

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