Exploring the Central Nervous System

Letter C

• Midbrain

• Pons

• Corpus collusum

• Medulla Oblongata

This picture shows the brains

• Brain Stem

• Hemispheres

• Nerves

• Thalamus

Which part of the brain is responsible for coordinating voluntary movements and maintaining balance?

• Medulla oblongata

• Cerebellum

• Thalamus

• Hypothalamus

What is the primary function of the occipital lobe in the brain?

• Processing auditory information

• Processing visual information

• Regulating emotions

• Controlling motor functions

Which structure connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain?

• Corpus callosum

• Basal ganglia

• Hippocampus

• Amygdala

What is the main function of the spinal cord?

• To produce hormones

• To transmit nerve signals between the brain and the body

• To regulate body temperature

• To store memories

Which of the following is a protective layer surrounding the spinal cord?

• Myelin sheath

• Meninges

• Synapse

• Axon

What is the name of the fluid that cushions the brain and spinal cord?

• Synovial fluid

• Cerebrospinal fluid

• Lymphatic fluid

• Plasma

Which of the following is a common disorder of the central nervous system characterized by tremors and rigidity?

• Alzheimer's disease

• Parkinson's disease

• Multiple sclerosis

• Epilepsy

What is the primary cause of multiple sclerosis?

• Bacterial infection

• Autoimmune response

• Genetic mutation

• Viral infection