WorksheetsCerebral Cortex and Neuron revision
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 7mins
The cerebral cortex is...
The outer layer of the brain that is 2-3cm thick
Involved in complex mental abilities and language functions
The outer layer of the brain that is 2-3mm thick
Joined by a structure called the cerebral callosum
The cerebral cortex is divided into (a) hemispheres. The (b) hemisphere controls the right side of the body and vice versa.
Organize these options into the right categories.
Processes sensation on right side of body
Processes sensation on left side of body
Movement of right side of body
Movement of left side of body
Language functions
Maths problem solving
Creativity
Visual (spatial) thinking
Label Section 1 of the brain diagram.
Frontal lobe
Parietal lobe
Occipital lobe
Temporal lobe
Label Section 6 of the brain diagram.
Primary motor cortex
Primary auditory cortex
Primary visual cortex
Primary somatosensory cortex
Label Section 10 of the brain diagram.
Wernicke's area
Broca's area
Broca's area is located in the Frontal Lobe in the left hemisphere. It controls...
production of speech
understanding language
ability to read
ability to pronounce words longer then 10 syllables
Wernicke's area is located in the Temporal Lobe in the left hemisphere. It controls...
Speech production
Comprehension (understanding) language
Producing coherent sentences that make sense
Pronouncing words clearly
Brian sustained a brain injury and now has difficulty processing certain types of sounds. He now perceives white spots in his vision (and did not experience this before his injury). What part/s of the brain has Brian damaged?
Occipital lobe, temporal lobe
Frontal lobe, parietal lobe
Broca's area, Wernicke's area
Occipital lobe, parietal lobe
A neuron is a specialised cell in the Nervous System. What do neurons do?
Help the brain to grow to full size
Carry messages from the brain to the body and vice versa
Help people see
Help people hear sounds
Which structure is D on the diagram?
Axon terminal
Axon
Dendrites
Soma
Myelin
Which structure is A on the diagram?
Axon terminal
Axon
Dendrites
Soma
Myelin
