CNS Vocabulary Practice

The cavity in the brain that contains the choroid plexus is:

• Cerebellum

• Ventricle

• Spinal cord

The largest part of the brain that is divided into left and right hemispheres is:

• Cerebrum

• Frontal Lobe

• Cerebellum

This part of the CNS includes the medulla oblongata, midbrain, and pons.

• Brainstem

• Spinal cord

• Occipital lobe

The visual processing part of the brain is the:

• Occipital lobe

• Parietal lobe

• Temporal lobe

The part of the CNS is located on the posterior side of the brain and is critical in maintaining posture, balance, and smooth movements.

• Frontal lobe

• Cerebellum

• Cerebrum

What is the bundle of nervous tissue that conducts signals from the brain to the peripheral nervous system called.

• parietal lobe

• limbic system

• spinal cord

The region of the brain that is superior to the temporal lobe and plays a role in language processing.

• frontal lobe

• parietal lobe

• occipital lobe

The part of the brain that is located near the forehead and is essential for memory, motivation, and problem solving.

• frontal lobe

• temporal lobe

• parietal lobe

This part of the brain controls basic emotions, including mood and instincts.

• cerebrum

• ventricle

• limbic system

This part of the brain is located behind the ears and is responsible for language and speech.

• brain stem

• temporal lobe

• cerebellum