The Central Nervous System Crash Course

What condition did James suffer from after his stroke?

• Anomic aphasia

• Broca's aphasia

• Global aphasia

• Wernicke's aphasia

Which area of the brain is responsible for producing and processing language, and was damaged in James's case?

• Wernicke's area

• Broca's area

• Amygdala

• Hippocampus

How did James regain some ability to communicate?

• Through physical therapy

• By learning to write with his left hand

• By using sign language

• Through singing

What does the central nervous system consist of?

• Stomach and intestines

• Liver and kidneys

• Heart and lungs

• Brain and spinal cord

What is the main function of the peripheral nervous system?

• To collect sensory information and send it to the central nervous system

• To produce hormones

• To process thoughts and emotions

• To protect the body from diseases

Which part of the brain helps coordinate muscular activity?

• Cerebellum

• Cerebrum

• Brainstem

• Diencephalon

What is the largest region of the brain that performs the highest functions?

• Diencephalon

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• Brainstem

Which lobe is responsible for processing visual information?

• Parietal lobe

• Temporal lobe

• Occipital lobe

• Frontal lobe

What is the function of the corpus callosum?

• To communicate between the left and right hemispheres

• To process sensory information

• To regulate heart rate

• To control breathing

Which area of the brain is associated with the production of written and spoken language?

• Broca's area

• Wernicke's area

• Hippocampus

• Amygdala