12 ATAR HB - The Brain and CNS protection

What is the primary function of the cerebrum?

• Coordination of muscle contractions
• Regulation of heart rate
• Control of breathing
• Thinking and reasoning

Which part of the brain is responsible for the coordination of fine muscle movements and balance?

• Cerebrum
• Hypothalamus
• Cerebellum
• Medulla oblongata

What function does the medulla oblongata serve in the body?

• Regulation of heart rate
• Control of body temperature
• Memory and learning
• Sensory input

Which brain structure is primarily involved in maintaining homeostasis in the body?

• Cerebrum
• Cerebellum
• Hypothalamus
• Corpus callosum

What is the role of the corpus callosum in the brain?

• Regulation of breathing
• Coordination of muscle movements
• Connecting the left and right cerebral hemispheres
• Control of body temperature

What is the function of the spinal cord in the central nervous system?

• Regulation of heart rate
• Coordination of muscle movements
• Protection of the brain
• Conduction of nerve impulses

Which structure of the central nervous system contains the cardiac center and respiratory center?

• Cerebrum
• Cerebellum
• Medulla oblongata
• Hypothalamus

How does the cranium protect the brain?

• By producing cerebrospinal fluid
• By regulating body temperature
• By providing nutrients to the brain
• By serving as a hard, rigid case

What are the three layers of the meninges?

• Cerebellum, hypothalamus, medulla oblongata
• Dura mater, arachnoid mater, pia mater
• Corpus callosum, spinal cord, cerebrum
• Frontal lobe, parietal lobe, occipital lobe

Which layer of the meninges contains cerebrospinal fluid?

• Dura mater
• Arachnoid mater
• Pia mater
• None of the above