Central Nervous System Quiz

What region of the brain recognizes hunger and thirst?

• brain stem
• cerebellum
• hypothalamus

A student's ability to think about a question and answer it correctly is directly controlled by which part of the brain?

• cerebrum
• brain stem
• mid brain

Which part of the brain is responsible for maintaining our balance and coordination?

• cerebellum
• brain stem
• mid brain

Which part of the brain controls vital life functions like breathing and heart rate?

• cerebellum
• cerebrum
• brain stem

Which structure in the brain serves as the information sorting center?

• thalamus
• temporal lobe
• medulla

Which of the following is a function of the cerebrum?

• controls breathing
• controls heart rate
• controls concious activities

Which structure in the brain is responsible for maintaining homeostasis in the body?

• cerebellum
• thalamus
• hypyothalamus

Which lobe of the cerebrum processes visual information?

• temporaral
• frontal
• occipital

What causes CTE?

• blood clots

• genetics

• multiple concussions

What is the smallest structural and functional unit of the nervous system?

• brain
• tissue
• neuron