HBS 2.1.1: Mind Matters

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What is the function of the sensory cortex?

Back

The sensory cortex processes sensory information from the body, including touch, temperature, pain, and proprioception.

Front

What structures make up the brain stem?

Back

The brain stem is composed of the pons, midbrain, and medulla oblongata.

Front

What is the role of the parietal lobe?

Back

The parietal lobe integrates sensory information and is involved in spatial awareness and navigation.

Front

What is the function of the motor cortex?

Back

The motor cortex is responsible for planning, controlling, and executing voluntary movements.

Front

What is the thalamus and its primary function?

Back

The thalamus acts as a relay station for sensory information, directing it to the appropriate areas of the brain for processing.

Front

What is the occipital lobe primarily responsible for?

Back

The occipital lobe is primarily responsible for visual processing.

Front

What is the limbic system and its significance?

Back

The limbic system is involved in emotions, memory, and arousal, playing a crucial role in emotional responses.

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What is the role of the hypothalamus?

Back

The hypothalamus regulates vital bodily functions such as temperature, hunger, thirst, and circadian rhythms.

Front

What is the corpus callosum?

Back

The corpus callosum is a band of nerve fibers that connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain, facilitating communication between them.

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What is the function of the cerebellum?

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The cerebellum coordinates voluntary movements, balance, and posture.