Brain Structure and Function Assessment

Front

What is the map of the body on the primary somatosensory cortex called?

Back

Sensory homunculus

Front

How is the size of the brain region in the sensory homunculus determined?

Back

It is proportionate to the number of neurons responsible for that body part.

Front

True or False: The thigh has a bigger brain region than the face in the sensory homunculus.

Back

False

Front

What are the two main parts of the cerebellum called?

Back

Cerebellar hemispheres

Front

What connects the two cerebellar hemispheres?

Back

Cerebellar vermis

Front

What are the two main parts of the cerebrum called?

Back

Hemispheres

Front

What separates the two hemispheres of the cerebrum?

Back

Longitudinal fissure

Front

What connects both hemispheres of the cerebrum?

Back

Corpus callosum

Front

Which hypothalamic nucleus controls the circadian rhythm?

Back

Suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN)

Front

Which hypothalamic area controls body temperature?

Back

Anterior hypothalamic area (AH)