Brain Structure and Function Concepts

What is the primary difference between anatomy and physiology in the context of brain study?

• Anatomy and physiology both refer to the brain's structure.

• Anatomy and physiology both refer to the brain's function.

• Anatomy refers to the brain's structure, while physiology refers to its function.

• Anatomy refers to the brain's function, while physiology refers to its structure.

Which part of the primitive brain is responsible for basic life functions like heart rate and digestion?

• Forebrain

• Spinal cord

• Midbrain

• Hindbrain

What are the three components of the brainstem?

• Thalamus, hypothalamus, cerebrum

• Hindbrain, midbrain, forebrain

• Medulla oblongata, pons, midbrain

• Cerebrum, cerebellum, thalamus

Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for motor control and coordination?

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• Hypothalamus

• Thalamus

What is the main function of the thalamus in the brain?

• Maintaining homeostasis

• Controlling motor functions

• Sorting and routing sensory information

• Regulating emotions

What connects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum?

• Corpus callosum

• Cerebral cortex

• Thalamus

• Basal ganglia

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

• Temporal lobe

• Occipital lobe

• Parietal lobe

• Frontal lobe

What is the role of the basal ganglia in the brain?

• Processing sensory information

• Controlling motor functions

• Regulating emotions

• Maintaining homeostasis

Which part of the brain is involved in executive functions and emotional control?

• Frontal lobe

• Temporal lobe

• Parietal lobe

• Occipital lobe

What is the function of the somatosensory cortex?

• Processing sensory information

• Maintaining balance

• Sending motor signals

• Regulating emotions