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What is the largest part of the human brain?

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Cerebrum

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Fill in the blank: The brainstem controls basic life functions such as ________ and ________.

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breathing, heartbeat

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What are the two hemispheres of the brain?

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Left hemisphere and right hemisphere

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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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What is the function of the frontal lobe?

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Involved in reasoning, planning, problem-solving, and emotional control.

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True or False: The hippocampus is crucial for memory formation.

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True

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What is the role of the amygdala?

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Processing emotions and survival instincts.

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Fill in the blank: The ________ connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain.

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corpus callosum

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What is the primary function of the parietal lobe?

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Processing sensory information and spatial awareness.

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Which part of the brain regulates sleep and wakefulness?

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Hypothalamus

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True or False: Neurons are the basic building blocks of the brain.

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True

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What is the function of glial cells in the brain?

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Support and protect neurons.

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Fill in the blank: The ________ is responsible for balance and coordination.

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cerebellum

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What is neuroplasticity?

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

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What neurotransmitter is primarily associated with mood regulation?

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Serotonin

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What is the blood-brain barrier?

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A selective barrier that protects the brain from harmful substances in the bloodstream.

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Fill in the blank: The ________ lobe is involved in hearing and language processing.

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temporal

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What is the function of the thalamus?

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Relay sensory information to the appropriate areas of the brain.

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What is a stroke?

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A disruption of blood flow to the brain, leading to brain damage.

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Which imaging technique is commonly used to visualize brain activity?

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fMRI (functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

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Fill in the blank: The ________ is involved in regulating emotional responses.

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limbic system

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What are the three main parts of the brain?

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Cerebrum, cerebellum, brainstem

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What is the role of the basal ganglia?

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Regulating voluntary motor movements and procedural learning.

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Fill in the blank: The ________ is responsible for the production of cerebrospinal fluid.

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choroid plexus

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What is the purpose of the cerebrospinal fluid?
To cushion the brain and spinal cord, providing protection.
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What is the difference between gray matter and white matter?
Gray matter contains neuron cell bodies; white matter contains myelinated axons.
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True or False: The prefrontal cortex is involved in higher cognitive functions.
True
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What is the role of the brain's reward system?
Regulating feelings of pleasure and reinforcement of behaviors.
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Fill in the blank: The ________ is the outer layer of the brain composed of gray matter.
cerebral cortex
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What is the function of the medulla oblongata?
Controlling autonomic functions such as breathing and heart rate.
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What are the main components of the limbic system?
Hippocampus, amygdala, and hypothalamus
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Fill in the blank: The ________ is responsible for the perception of taste.
gustatory cortex
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What is the role of mirror neurons?
They are involved in understanding actions and intentions of others.
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True or False: The corpus callosum is the largest white matter structure in the brain.
True
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What is the term for the brain's electrical activity measured by electrodes?
Electroencephalography (EEG)
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Fill in the blank: The ________ is the region of the brain that integrates sensory information.
sensory cortex
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What is the primary function of the occipital lobe?
Visual processing
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What is the primary role of the anterior cingulate cortex?
Regulating emotions and decision-making.
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Fill in the blank: The ________ hemisphere is often associated with analytical thinking.
left
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What is the primary neurotransmitter involved in muscle movement?
Acetylcholine
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What is the largest part of the human brain?
The cerebrum.
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Which part of the brain is responsible for balance and coordination?
The cerebellum.
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What is the primary function of the brainstem?
To control vital functions like breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.
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Which lobe of the brain is associated with vision?
The occipital lobe.
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What is the name of the thick band of fibers that connects the two hemispheres of the brain?
The corpus callosum.
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What are the cells that transmit signals in the brain called?
Neurons.
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What part of a neuron receives signals from other neurons?
The dendrites.
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What part of the neuron transmits signals to other neurons or muscles?
The axon.
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What is the name of the gap between neurons where communication occurs?
The synapse.
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What is the insulating layer around many axons called, which speeds up signal transmission?
Myelin sheath.
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Which neurotransmitter is associated with mood and feelings of happiness?
Serotonin.
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What neurotransmitter plays a key role in reward and motivation?
Dopamine.
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Which neurotransmitter is critical for muscle movement and memory?
Acetylcholine.
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What is the brain’s primary excitatory neurotransmitter?
Glutamate.
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What is the brain’s primary inhibitory neurotransmitter?
GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid).
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What part of the brain is crucial for forming new memories?
The hippocampus.
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Which lobe of the brain is responsible for problem-solving and decision-making?
The frontal lobe.
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What brain structure acts as the relay center for sensory information?
The thalamus.
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Which part of the brain is involved in emotional regulation, especially fear and aggression?
The amygdala.
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What is the term for the brain’s ability to reorganize and adapt after injury?
Neuroplasticity.
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What part of the brain processes touch, temperature, and pain sensations?
The parietal lobe.
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Which area of the brain controls voluntary movements?
The motor cortex.
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What is the name of the area in the brain responsible for understanding spoken and written language?
Wernicke’s area.
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What area of the brain is responsible for speech production?
Broca’s area.
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Which cranial nerve is responsible for controlling the majority of the body’s parasympathetic functions?
The vagus nerve (Cranial Nerve X).

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