Brain Structure
What part of the brain controls breathing and heartbeat?
What is the medulla oblongata?
How many pairs of spinal nerves are there
31 Pairs
What is the primary energy source for the brain?
Glucose
What is the role of the frontal lobe?
Assist in motor control and cognitive abilitie
What is the function of the cerebellum?
To coordinate body movements and maintain balance
What are the regions of spinal nerves called
Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral
Describe the role of the medulla oblongata.
Controls autonomic functions such as heart rate and respiration
How does the occipital lobe process information?
It processes visual information
What does the thalamus do?
Processes and relays sensory information
What is the main function of spinal nerves?
To transmit signals between the spinal cord and the body
What does the cerebral cortex control?
Higher cognitive functions such as reasoning and decision-making
What does the parietal lobe assist with?
Sensory processes and spatial interpretation
Describe the role of the limbic system.
Involved in regulating emotions, memory, and motivation
How is the spinal cord organized?
Consists of segments that correspond to nerve pairs
How do various brain regions have specific functions?
Different areas are specialized for different tasks
Describe how the temporal lobe functions.
Controls auditory processing and memory
What are the four lobes of the brain?
Frontal, parietal, occipital, and temporal lobes
How does the spinal cord connect to the brain?
Through the brainstem
What are the roles of the hippocampus and amygdala?
Manage emotions and memory function
What is the significance of the sensory cortex?
Processes sensory information from the environment?