six major regions of the brain

Question 1

the central nervous system is made up of

Answer 1

brain and spinal cord

Question 2

functions of the central nervous system

Answer 2

integrates and coordinates input and output

it receives sensory information and initiates motor control

Question 3

six major regions of the brain

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cerebrum 
cerebellum 
diencephalon 
midbrain 
pons 
medulla oblongata

Question 4

largest region of the brain

Answer 4

cerebrum

Question 5

cerebrum is divided into paired ______________ by

Answer 5

cerebral hemispheres , longitudinal fissure

Question 6

cerebrum communicate via the

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corpus callosam

Question 7

what is the gyri and sulci of the neural cortex?

Answer 7

gyri - elevations on the surface of the cerebrum

sulci- depressions on the surface of the cerebrum

Question 8

function of gyri and sulci of neural cortex ?

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increase surface area, increase number of corticol neurons

Question 9

the cerebrum is divided into lobes:

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frontal lobe
temporal lobe
parietal lobe
occipital lobe

Question 10

function of the frontal lobe

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primary motor area and conscious thought

Question 11

function of the temporal lobe

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primary auditory, smell and speech area

Question 12

function of the parietal lobe

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primary somatosensory and taste area

Question 13

function of the occipital lobe

Answer 13

primary visual area

Question 14

primary motor area- voluntary control of ___________

Answer 14

skeletal muscle

Question 15

primary somatosensory are - sensory information from _________ and _______

Answer 15

skeletal muscle and skin

Question 16

processing centres- perform ___________________

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higher-level analytical functions including Wernicke’s and Broca’s area both involved in speech

Question 17

what is contralateral control?

Answer 17

the major cortex of each cerebral hemisphere is mainly responsible for control of movement of the opposite side of the body

right side of the brain- left side of the body

left side of the brain- right side of the body

Question 18

processing centres are integrative areas, usually in ______________

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dominant hemisphere (left)

Question 19

Wernicke’s area is also known as the

Answer 19

general interpretive area

Question 20

the function of Wernicke’s area?

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it integrates sensory information to form visual and auditory memory

Question 21

the speech center is also known as the ____?

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broca’s area

Question 22

the function of Broca’s area

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regulates breathing and vocalization, the motor skill needed for speaking

Question 23

stroke is also known as

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cerebrovascular accident

Question 24

what is cerebrovascular accident

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it is also known as stroke which is a sudden death of brain cells and tissues

Question 25

how stoke/ cerebrovascular accident (CVA) arises

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due to the lack of oxygen when the blood flow to the brain is lost by blockage (ischemic) or rupture of an artery to the brain (hemorrhagic)

Question 26

what is aphasia

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language disorder that affects the ability to communicate

aphasia does not impair the person’s intelligence

Question 27

aphasia is common in

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dominant hemisphere stroke (left)

Question 28

what is Wernicke’s aphasia?

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ability to grasp the meaning of spoken words is chiefly impaired. it is commonly associated with dominant temporal lobe CVA

Question 29

What is Broca’s aphasia

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individual with broca’s aphasia have trouble speaking fluently but their comprehension can be relatively preserved. It is associated with frontal lobe/ motor disorders

Question 30

diencephalon includes

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hypothalamus, thalamus, and pineal gland

Question 31

what is the function of hypothalamus?

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regulates hunger, sleep, thirst , body temperature and water balance

controls the pituitary glands; serves as a link between the nervous and endocrine system

Question 32

the function of the thalamus

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receives all sensory input except the sense of smell and sends it to the the appropriate areas of the cerebrum

Question 33

function of the cerebellum?

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receives and integrate sensory input from the eyes, ears and muscles about the current position of the body- adjusts postural muscles to maintain balance.

Question 34

function of the midbrain?

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relay station between the cerebrum and the spinal cord or cerebellum

has reflex centers for visual, auditory and tactile

Question 35

function of the pons?

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communicates between the cerebellum and the rest of the CNS

Question 36

medulla oblongata contain __________________

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reflex centres for regulating heartbeat, breathing, and vasoconstriction (blood pressure)

Question 37

central canal of the spinal cord is a narrow passage containing

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cereborospinal fluid

Question 38

what are the 5 protections of the CNS

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• scalp
• bones
• meninges
• cerebral spinal fluid
• blood brain barrier