Flashcard Brain/Neuron

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Medulla Oblongata?
Back
The Medulla Oblongata is a part of the brainstem that controls vital functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the function of the Corpus Callosum?
Back
The Corpus Callosum is a thick band of nerve fibers that connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain, facilitating interhemispheric communication.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What role does the Thalamus play in the brain?
Back
The Thalamus acts as a relay station for sensory information, directing it to the appropriate areas of the brain for processing.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the primary functions of the Frontal Lobe?
Back
The Frontal Lobe is responsible for higher cognitive functions such as reasoning, planning, problem-solving, and controlling behavior.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Node of Ranvier?
Back
The Node of Ranvier is a gap in the myelin sheath of a nerve fiber that facilitates the rapid conduction of nerve impulses.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Cerebellum responsible for?
Back
The Cerebellum coordinates voluntary movements, balance, and posture, and is involved in motor learning.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Hippocampus and its function?
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The Hippocampus is a critical region for memory formation and spatial navigation.
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