central nervous system

Where is the human encephalon located?

• in your skull

• in your crane box

• in your chest

• in your feet

The encephalon is not important for maintaining homeostasis

• true

• false

What is the primary function of the brain stem in the human brain?

• Coordination of voluntary muscle movements and motor control.

• Regulation of body temperature and thirst.

• Relay of information between the brain and spinal cord; control of vital functions like breathing and heart rate.

• Processing and storage of long-term memories.

The cerebellum (cervelletto)...

• is important for balance, posture and movements

• controls vital functions like breathing and blood pressure

What is the diencephalon?

• The part of the brain responsible for higher cognitive functions and executive control.

• The area primarily associated with emotional regulation and memory consolidation.

• A region comprising structures like the thalamus and hypothalamus, involved in sensory relay and homeostasis.

• The division responsible for coordinating motor activities and movement regulation.

Different parts of the brain are responsible for different abilities

• true

• false

the frontal lobe is responsible for

• thoughts

• vision

• language comprehension

• sense of touch

Broca's area is responsible for

• articulating language

• vision

• language comprehension

• sense of touch

Wernicke's area is responsible for

• articulating language

• vision

• language comprehension

• sense of touch

If you have an accident and damage part of your brain, it's possible to lose certain abilities but maintain others.

• true

• false