CNS/PNS

Multiple Choice

Which of the following regions of the adult brain contains the thalamus, hypothalamus, and epithalamus?

• Cerebral hemisphere

• Diencephalon

• Cerebellum

• Brainstem

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The surface layer of gray matter in the brain is called the

cortex.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the function of the corpus callosum as shown in the brain diagrams?

• It separates the frontal and parietal lobes.

• It enables communication between the two hemispheres of the brain.

• It controls voluntary muscle movements.

• It stores long-term memories.

Open Ended

What are the main differences between gyri, sulci, and fissures in the structure of the brain?

Labeling

Label the parts of the brain listed:

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

Temporal lobe

Frontal lobe

Brainstem

Cerebellum

Parietal lobe

Occipital lobe

Open Ended

Describe the three types of functional areas found in the cerebral cortex and their roles.

Open Ended

How did the story of Phineas Gage contribute to our understanding of the relationship between brain function and behavior?

Multiple Select

Which of the following areas are located in the frontal lobe and are involved in motor control?

• Primary (somatic) motor cortex

• Premotor cortex

• Broca’s area

• Primary somatosensory cortex

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The

cortex is responsible for generating neural impulses that control movement.

Multiple Choice

Which sensory area of the cerebral cortex is responsible for the conscious perception of touch, pressure, pain, and temperature?

• Primary somatosensory cortex

• Visual areas

• Auditory areas

• Olfactory cortex

Multiple Choice

Which area of the brain is primarily responsible for intellect, decision making, recall, and personality?

• Prefrontal cortex

• Wernicke's area

• Cingulate gyrus

• Amygdala

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A lesion in the

area results in nonfluent aphasia, characterized by slow speech and difficulty in choosing words.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes psychosomatic illness as discussed in the context of the limbic system?

• Physical symptoms originating from emotional stress

• Memory loss due to brain injury

• Language deficits from lesions in Broca's area

• Loss of motor function due to spinal cord injury

Open Ended

Discuss how the prefrontal cortex and amygdala contribute differently to the experience and expression of emotions.

Multiple Choice

Which hemisphere of the brain is primarily responsible for language, math, and logic?

• Left hemisphere

• Right hemisphere

• Both hemispheres equally

• Neither hemisphere

Multiple Choice

Which hemisphere controls the right side of the body?

• Right Side

• Left Side

• Front side

• Back Side

Multiple Choice

Which structure acts as a relay station into the cortex?

• Thalamus

• Hypothalamus

• Pineal gland

• Mammillary body

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The pineal gland secretes

to help regulate the sleep-wake cycle.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are functions of the hypothalamus?

• Regulation of body temperature

• Relay station into cortex

• Secretion of melatonin

• Control of hunger and satiety

Multiple Select

Which structures are part of the brainstem?

• Midbrain

• Pons

• Thalamus

• Medulla oblongata

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The medulla oblongata is know as the

reflex center.

Multiple Choice

What structure in the brain contains ependymal cells that produce CSF?

• Cerebellum
• Thalamus
• Hypothalamus
• Choroid plexus

Multiple Choice

Between which layers of the meninges is cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) found?

• Dura mater and arachnoid mater

• Arachnoid mater and pia mater

• Pia mater and the brain tissue

• Dura mater and the skull

Open Ended

Why is sleep important?

Multiple Choice

Memorizing facts (like in this class) utilizes what type of memory?

• Declarative memory
• Procedural memory
• Sensory memory
• Working memory

Multiple Choice

Which horn of the spinal cord contains sensory fibers?

• Ventral horn
• Lateral horn
• Cerebellum
• Dorsal horn

Open Ended

Reflecting on what you have learned about the major regions of the brain, which region do you find most interesting and why?

Multiple Choice

What are the main differences between the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system?

• The central nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord, while the peripheral nervous system includes nerves outside the brain and spinal cord.

• The central nervous system includes only the brain, while the peripheral nervous system includes the spinal cord and nerves.

• The central nervous system controls voluntary actions, while the peripheral nervous system controls only involuntary actions.

• The central nervous system is found only in the head, while the peripheral nervous system is found throughout the body.