Neuroscience Concepts and Functions

What are the two main divisions of the human nervous system?

• Central and Peripheral

• Somatic and Autonomic

• Sympathetic and Parasympathetic

• Anterior and Posterior

Which term describes the top of the brain in animals that walk on all fours?

• Anterior

• Dorsal

• Ventral

• Posterior

What is the primary function of the medulla in the hindbrain?

• Controlling voluntary movements

• Facilitating memory storage

• Processing visual information

• Regulating breathing and heart rate

Which structure in the midbrain is crucial for dopamine production?

• Substantia Nigra

• Thalamus

• Tectum

• Tegmentum

What is the primary role of the basal ganglia?

• Processing auditory information

• Facilitating motor movement

• Controlling hormone release

• Regulating emotions

Which lobe of the cerebral cortex is primarily responsible for vision?

• Occipital Lobe

• Frontal Lobe

• Temporal Lobe

• Parietal Lobe

What is the function of the limbic system?

• Regulating motor movements

• Managing memory and emotions

• Processing sensory information

• Controlling voluntary actions

Which part of the brain is involved in executive functions and working memory?

• Parietal Lobe

• Occipital Lobe

• Frontal Lobe

• Temporal Lobe

What is the primary function of the sympathetic nervous system?

• Processing sensory inputs

• Mobilizing energy during stress

• Regulating voluntary movements

• Calming the body

Which neurotransmitter is associated with the substantia nigra?

• Dopamine

• GABA

• Serotonin

• Acetylcholine