Exploring the Central Nervous System CH7 Part B

Which part of the brain is responsible for processing visual information?

• Cerebellum

• Occipital lobe

• Frontal lobe

• Temporal lobe

What is the main function of the cerebellum?

• Regulating heart rate

• Controlling voluntary movements

• Language processing

• Memory formation

Which brain disorder is characterized by the death of dopamine-generating cells in the substantia nigra, a region of the midbrain?

• Alzheimer's disease

• Parkinson's disease

• Multiple sclerosis

• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

What is the primary role of the frontal lobe?

• Vision

• Coordination

• Decision making

• Auditory processing

Multiple sclerosis is a disorder that affects which part of the central nervous system?

• Peripheral nerves

• Spinal cord

• Muscles

• Joints

Which of the following structures is NOT part of the brainstem?

• Pons

• Medulla oblongata

• Thalamus

• Midbrain

The spinal cord is protected by a series of bones called:

• The sternum

• The skull

• The vertebrae

• The pelvis

What is the name of the condition characterized by severe memory loss and cognitive decline?

• Epilepsy

• Alzheimer's disease

• Parkinson's disease

• Huntington's disease

Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for motor control?

• Frontal lobe

• Parietal lobe

• Temporal lobe

• Occipital lobe

What is the name of the disease characterized by the progressive degeneration of the motor neurons?

• Multiple sclerosis

• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

• Parkinson's disease

• Alzheimer's disease