Brain misc.

Front

What happens if a person has a stroke on the occipital lobe?

Back

Blindness

Front

What part of the brain controls involuntary movements like blinking, breathing, and swallowing?

Back

Brain Stem

Front

What is the longitudinal fissure?

Back

The line that separates the left and right hemispheres of the brain.

Front

Which lobe is responsible for processing sensory information such as touch and temperature?

Back

Parietal Lobe

Front

What makes up the peripheral nervous system?

Back

The nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord.

Front

What is the function of the hypothalamus?

Back

Regulates body temperature, hunger, thirst, and circadian rhythms.

Front

What is the role of the hippocampus?

Back

Involved in memory formation and spatial navigation.

Front

What does the thalamus do?

Back

Acts as a relay station for sensory information to the cerebral cortex.

Front

What is the function of the frontal lobe?

Back

Responsible for reasoning, planning, problem-solving, and emotional regulation.

Front

What is the central nervous system composed of?

Back

The brain and spinal cord.