LO.3.05 -  Voluntary Movement Areas

LO.3.05 - Voluntary Movement Areas

8th Grade

15 Qs

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LO.3.05 -  Voluntary Movement Areas

LO.3.05 - Voluntary Movement Areas

Assessment

Quiz

Biology

8th Grade

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Created by

Jayden SULLIVAN

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for initiating voluntary movement?

Basal Ganglia

Cerebellum

Primary Motor Cortex

Prefrontal Cortex

Occipital Lobe

Answer explanation

The Primary Motor Cortex is the key area in the brain that initiates voluntary movements by sending signals to the muscles. Other areas like the Basal Ganglia and Cerebellum assist in coordination and control, but the initiation occurs here.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

The basal ganglia help coordinate voluntary movement by ________.

Gathering sensory information

Storing procedural memory

Blocking unnecessary movements

Processing emotions

Executing motor responses

Answer explanation

The basal ganglia help coordinate voluntary movement by blocking unnecessary movements, allowing for smoother and more efficient execution of motor tasks.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

True or False: The cerebellum helps in storing sequences of previously learned movements.

True

False

Answer explanation

True. The cerebellum is involved in the coordination and fine-tuning of movements, and it plays a key role in storing sequences of previously learned movements, allowing for smoother execution.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which part of the brain helps in smooth, well-sequenced movement coordination?

Primary Motor Cortex

Basal Ganglia

Cerebellum

Frontal Lobe

Parietal Lobe

Answer explanation

The cerebellum is crucial for coordinating smooth and well-sequenced movements. It fine-tunes motor activity and ensures balance and posture, making it essential for fluid motion.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which brain structure is the Primary Motor Cortex located?

Frontal Lobe

Temporal Lobe

Occipital Lobe

Parietal Lobe

Limbic System

Answer explanation

The Primary Motor Cortex is located in the Frontal Lobe, which is responsible for planning and executing voluntary movements. This makes the Frontal Lobe the correct answer.

6.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What role does the basal ganglia play in voluntary movement?

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Answer explanation

The basal ganglia are crucial for initiating and regulating voluntary movements. They help in planning and executing motor actions by processing information from the cortex and facilitating smooth, coordinated movements.

7.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What are the key areas of the brain involved in voluntary movement?

Cerebellum

Primary Motor Cortex

Wernicke's Area

Basal Ganglia

Prefrontal Cortex

Answer explanation

The key areas involved in voluntary movement include the Primary Motor Cortex, which initiates movement, the Basal Ganglia, which regulates movement, and the Cerebellum, which coordinates and fine-tunes motor activity.

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