Parts and Functions
How many main parts are there in the brain?
There are 3 main parts. The cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem.
True or False
Broca's Area and Wernicke's area are 2 important areas in the brain involved with speech
True!
True or False
Semplicit memory is a type of memory.
False
True or False
The primary motor cortex is the principal area involved in motor function.
True
True or False
There are less than 5 neurological disorders.
False
When you are playing the piano what part of the brain controls the movement of your fingers?
The cerebellum
Is the cerebellum involved in speech?
Yes, the cerebellum is involved in speech. It controls the movement of your mouth.
How many types of memory are there?
There are 4 types of memory. Implicit, explicit, Semantic & Episodic.
What is the first step involve with movement...
a) The fibers descend through the brainstem
b) The neurons in the primary cortex give rise to the fibers in the corticospinal tract
c) The fibers in the corticospinal tract give rise to the neurons in the primary motor cortex.
b) The neurons in the primary cortex give rise to the fibers in the corticospinal tract
Name 3 Neurological Disorders
Headache
Stroke
Epilepsy
Alzheimers disease
Brain Anuerysm
Meningitis
Subdural Hematoma
How many lobes are there in the cerebrum?
There are 4 lobes. Frontal, Parietal, Occipital & Temporal.
Multiple Choice:
Does the Broca Area...
a) Turns your words into thoughts and ideas
b) Understands and processes speech and written language
c) Turns your ideas and thoughts into actual words
c) Turns your ideas and thoughts into actual words
The amygdala
a) Is the emotional centre in the brain
b) Gives meaning to memories
c) Connects memories with other memories
a) The amygdala is the emotional centre in the brain.
What happens when the motor neurons inside the spine fires?
It sends an impulse out to the muscles. To contract and complete the movement.
A headache is...
a) When muscles or blood vessels swell then stimulate surrounding nerves to put pressure on them.
b) When nerves collide and cause a sharp pain
c) A sharp pain caused by an unknown cause
a) When muscles or blood vessels swell then stimulate surrounding nerves to put pressure on them.
When you write a multiple-choice test and not sure of the answer what part of the brain will help?
The Frontal Lobe
Understanding and processing speech and written language.
a) Broca area
b) Wernicke's are
c) Cerebellum
b) Wernicke's area
Personal experiences are what type of memory?
Episodic Memory
What is the corticospinal tract?
It is the only direct pathway from the cortex to the spine.
What is a brain aneurysm?
An artery in the brain that develops a weak area and swells, balloon-like.