Brain Structure and Function Assessment

The video lecture provides an in-depth exploration of the central nervous system, focusing on the brain's structure and functions. It covers the forebrain, midbrain, and hindbrain, detailing their roles in neural activities. The lecture also explains the protective mechanisms of the brain, such as the meninges and cerebrospinal fluid. Key functions of different brain parts, including the cerebrum, diencephalon, and medulla oblongata, are discussed, highlighting their roles in sensory processing, motor control, and autonomic functions.

What is the primary role of the central nervous system?

• To circulate blood

• To coordinate neural functions

• To produce hormones

• To digest food

Which fluid protects the brain against shocks and provides nutrients?

• Blood

• Lymphatic fluid

• Cerebrospinal fluid

• Synovial fluid

What connects the right and left cerebral hemispheres?

• Medulla oblongata

• Hypothalamus

• Thalamus

• Corpus callosum

Which part of the brain is responsible for relaying sensory impulses except smell?

• Cerebellum

• Thalamus

• Hypothalamus

• Pons

What is the role of the hypothalamus?

• Coordinating balance

• Processing auditory information

• Regulating autonomic activities

• Controlling voluntary movements

What is the main function of the cerebellum?

• Regulating emotions

• Coordinating voluntary movements

• Controlling heart rate

• Processing visual information

Which part of the brain controls reflexes like swallowing and coughing?

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• Midbrain

• Medulla oblongata

Which part of the brain is involved in maintaining posture and equilibrium?

• Thalamus

• Cerebellum

• Pons

• Cerebrum

What is the function of the pons in the brain?

• Transmitting impulses between cerebellum sides

• Regulating body temperature

• Processing visual stimuli

• Controlling speech

Which part of the brain is known as the seat of mental abilities?

• Medulla oblongata

• Cerebellum

• Midbrain

• Cerebrum