Parts of the Brain

Question 1

What does the CNS do?

Answer 1

Main control centre for processing information and generating responses

Question 2

What does the PNS do?

Answer 2

Connects the CNS to limbs and organs, facilitating sensory input and motor output.

Question 3

Location of the cerebrum

Answer 3

Largest part of the brain
Two hemispheres

Question 4

Function of the cerebrum

Answer 4

Left hemisphere associated with logical reasoning
Right linked to creativity

Question 5

Cerebral cortex location

Answer 5

Outer layer of the brain

Question 6

Cerebral cortex function

Answer 6

Higher functions such as thinking, perceiving and decision making

Question 7

Motor Cortex location

Answer 7

In frontal lobe

Question 8

Motor Cortex Function

Answer 8

Plans executes and controls voluntary movements

Question 9

Frontal Lobe Location

Answer 9

In front of central fissure

Question 10

Frontal Lobe Function

Answer 10

Movement and memory

Question 11

Parietal Lobe Location

Answer 11

Behind frontal lobe

Question 12

Parietal Lobe Function

Answer 12

Somatosensory area, personality, and language

Question 13

Temporal Lobe Location

Answer 13

Below Parietal Lobe

Question 14

Temporal Lobe Function

Answer 14

Speech and hearing, memory, and emotion

Question 15

Occipital Lobe Location

Answer 15

Back of head

Question 16

Occipital Lobe Function

Answer 16

Vision

Question 17

Association cortex location

Answer 17

Between parietal, temporal and occipital lobes

Question 18

Association cortex function

Answer 18

Complex behaviours and thinking

Question 19

Subcortical structures location

Answer 19

Beneath cerebral cortex

Question 20

Subcortical structures function

Answer 20

Sleep. emotions and hormonal balance

Question 21

Hindbrain

Answer 21

Regulates vital autonomic functions

Made up of:
* Medulla oblongata
* Pons
* Cerebellum

Question 22

Pons

Answer 22

Part of hindbrain
Major communication pathway between different parts of the brain
Facilitates signals between cerebellum and cerebrum
Regulates sleep and arousal

Question 23

Cerebellum

Answer 23

Part of hind brain
Motor control, coordination and balance
Processes sensory information to fine tune movements and overall mobility

Question 24

Medulla oblongata

Answer 24

Contains cardiovascular and respiratory centres

Question 25

Brainstem

Answer 25

Autonomic regulation
Integrates sensory information and coordinates reflexes

Contains:
* Midbrain
* Pons
* Medulla Oblongata

Question 26

Basal Ganglia

Answer 26

Group of structures located deep in the brain
Role in coordinating movement
Role in various cognitive and emotional functions.