#1
Which of the following structures makes up a majority of the brain’s overall mass?
Cerebrum
What structure connects the left and right side of the brain?
Corpus Callosum
Predetermined neural pathway that allows for quicker reaction-time.
Reflex arc
What structure divides the different lobes of the brain?
Fissures
What lobe of the brain is responsible for decision making and higher-level thinking?
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Frontal lobe
This lobe of the brain processes various sensations (pain, temp., pleasure, etc…) as well as spatial awareness, such as depth-perception.
Parietal lobe
This lobe is responsible for visual processing.
Occipital lobe
Emotional memories are generally formed and stored in which lobe of the brain?
Temporal lobe
What brain structure is responsible for processing fear?
Amygdala
Autoimmune disorder where the myelin sheath on neurons is targeted, resulting in the inability for neurons to send messages efficiently.
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Degenerative disorder that affects a majority of adults and impairs their ability to make new memories and/or recall past memories.
Alzheimer's
A symptom of this disorder is shooting pain down your lower back and legs.
Sciatica
A key symptom to this degenerative disorder is the inability to execute fine motor skills.
Parkinson's
Which cranial nerve is responsible for processing scents and smells?
Olfactory Nerve
This cranial nerve runs all the way back to the occipital lobe of the brain and aids in processing visual stimuli.
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Optic nerve
This is arguably the most important cranial nerve because of how integrated it is in other bodily functions, such as digestion.
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Vagus