The Brain

What is the protective covering of the brain called?

• The meninges.

• The cerebrum.

• The cortex.

• The medulla.

What is the significance of the blood-brain barrier?

• It protects the brain from harmful substances in the blood.

• It allows all substances to pass freely into the brain.

• It helps in the production of cerebrospinal fluid.

• It regulates blood flow to the brain.

Name three parts of the brain.

• Cerebellum, Brain stem, & Brain.

• Cerebrum, Spinal cord, & Medulla.

• Cerebellum, Thalamus, & Hippocampus.

• Frontal lobe, Occipital lobe, & Temporal lobe.

What connects the two hemispheres of the brain?

• The corpus callosum.

• The thalamus.

• The cerebellum.

• The brainstem.

Where is the brain stem located?

• At the base of the brain.

• In the cerebellum.

• Above the spinal cord.

• In the frontal lobe.

What does the brain control?

• Controls everything our body does.

• Regulates only our emotions.

• Manages our financial decisions.

• Coordinates our social interactions.

What is the function of the temporal lobe?

• It is involved in processing visual information and spatial awareness.

• It is involved in processing auditory information and memory.

• It is responsible for regulating emotions and behavior.

• It is primarily associated with motor control and coordination.

What is the role of neurotransmitters?

• They transmit signals across synapses between neurons.

• They store genetic information in cells.

• They provide energy to the cells.

• They protect neurons from damage.

What is the function of the frontal lobe?

• It is responsible for memory and learning.

• It is responsible for reasoning, planning, and problem-solving.

• It is responsible for visual processing.

• It is responsible for regulating emotions.

What is the role of the brain stem?

• It controls basic life functions such as breathing and heart rate.

• It is responsible for higher cognitive functions like thinking and reasoning.

• It regulates body temperature and metabolism.

• It coordinates voluntary muscle movements.