Nervous sytem- brain

Question 1

Occipital Lobe of the Cerebrum

Answer 1

the region at the back of each cerebral hemisphere that contains the centers of vision and reading ability (located at the back of the head)

Question 2

The Parietal Lobe of the Cerebrum

Answer 2

the middle lobe of each cerebral
hemisphere between the frontal and occipital lobes; it contains important
sensory centers

Question 3

Frontal Lobe of the Cerebrum

Answer 3

the top, and front regions of each of the cerebral hemispheres. They are used for reasoning, emotions, judgment,
and voluntary movement

Question 4

Temporal Lobe of the Cerebrum

Answer 4

The region at the lower side of each
cerebral hemisphere; which contains centers of hearing and memory

Question 5

Corpus Callosum

Answer 5

a large bundle of nerve fibers that connect the left and
right cerebral hemispheres. In the lateral section, it looks a bit like a “C” on its side.

Question 6

Cerebellum

Answer 6

the part of the brain below the back of the cerebrum. It
regulates balance, posture, movement, and muscle coordination

Question 7

Medulla Oblongata

Answer 7

the lowest section of the brainstem (at the top end of the spinal cord); it controls automatic functions including
heartbeat, breathing, etc

Question 8

Pons

Answer 8

The part of the brainstem that joins the hemispheres of the
cerebellum and connects the cerebrum with the cerebellum. It is
located just above the Medulla Oblongata

Question 9

Spinal Cord

Answer 9

a thick bundle of nerve fibers that runs from the base
of the brain to the hip area, running through the spine (vertebrae).

Question 10

Pituitary Gland

Answer 10

a gland attached to the base of the brain (located
between the Pons and the Corpus Callosum) that secretes
hormones.

Question 11

Lable the vertebrae from top to bottom

Answer 11

• cervical
• thoracic
• lumbar
• sacrum