The Brain and Nervous System

What does the parietal lobe do? (a)  

• sends motor commands

• allows you to see

• allows you to hear

• integrates sensory information

What are the three main parts that make up the brain?

• Occipital lobe, cerebral cortex, and cerebellum.

• Cerebrum, cerebellum, and the brain stem.

• Frontal, temporal, and parietal lobes.

• Cerebrum, cerebellum , and cerebral cortex.

What can the cerebral cortex be divided into?

• 2 areas called hemispheres

• 4 areas called lobes

• 2 halves called hemispheres

• 3 areas called lobes

What does the frontal lobe do and interpret?

• Visual information

• Sense of touch.

• Speech interpretation and hearing. Plays a small role in memory.

• Personality, reasoning, judgement, voluntary movement and speech.

What does the temporal lobe do and interpret?

• Visual Information

• Speech interpretation and hearing. Plays small role in memory.

• Sense of touch.

• Personality, reasoning, judgement, voluntary movement, and speech.

What does the occipital lobe do and interpret?

• Personality, reasoning, judgement, voluntary movement and speech.

• Speech interpretation and hearing. Plays small role in memory.

• Visual Information.

• Sense of touch.

What does the cerebellum do for the body?

• Controls reflexes

• Coordinates movements

• The ability to stand up straight

• Helps maintain balance

• Move smoothly

What connects the brain to the spinal cord?

• The cerebellum

• The brain stem

• The cerebral cortex

• The cerebrum

What are the two parts of the nervous system?

• Central Nervous System (CNS)

• Brain

• Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

• Spinal Cord

Which are included in the CNS?

• Nerves

• Brain

• Cerebrum

• Spinal Cord