Brainstem and Spinal Cord Quiz

Brainstem and Spinal Cord Quiz

5th Grade

7 Qs

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Brainstem and Spinal Cord Quiz

Brainstem and Spinal Cord Quiz

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the three main parts of the brainstem?

frontal lobe, parietal lobe, occipital lobe

midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata

hippocampus, amygdala, corpus callosum

cerebellum, thalamus, hypothalamus

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which part of the brainstem is responsible for controlling vital functions such as breathing and heart rate?

Hippocampus

Cerebellum

Medulla oblongata

Pons

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the function of the pons in the brainstem?

Digestion of food

Control of muscle movement

Control of breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and regulation of sleep and arousal

Regulation of body temperature

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the medulla oblongata located in the brainstem?

In the cerebellum

In the pituitary gland

At the lowest part of the brainstem, just above the spinal cord.

In the frontal lobe of the brain

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main function of the brainstem?

Controls voluntary movements

Controls basic life functions

Regulates body temperature

Aids in digestion

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the spinal cord in a knee-jerk reflex?

Regulating the body temperature

Processing visual information

Controlling the movement of the knee joint

Transmitting the sensory signal and causing the reflexive muscle contraction

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the spinal cord contribute to maintaining posture and balance?

Storing excess energy in the form of fat

Regulating body temperature

Receiving sensory input from the body and sending motor signals to the muscles

Producing hormones for growth and development