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Cranial Nerves
Tiny Brains (and 2 more cranial nerves)
100
This is the name for the interconnected, fluid-filled cavities within the brain.
What are Ventricles?
100
This is the largest part of the brain.
What is the Cerebrum?
100
This is the name of the Lobe in BLUE.
What is the Frontal Lobe?
100
This is the name of the structure indicated.
What is a Sulcus?
100
This is the most superficial of the meninges. It makes contact with the bones of the cranium.
What is the Dura Mater?
100
This is the NAME AND NUMBER of the cranial nerve that has to do with vision.
What is the Optic Nerve (II)?
100
This is the part of the brain responsible for coordination of movement.
What is the Cerebellum?
200
This is the part of the brainstem that includes the cardiovascular centers and rhythmicity area.
What is the Medulla Oblongata?
200
This is the brain’s major relay station (airport) for most sensory sensation.
What is the Thalamus?
200
This is the name of the Lobe in YELLOW.
What is the Parietal Lobe?
200
This is the name of the Lobe in RED.
What is the Occipital Lobe?
200
This is the intermediate meninge. It resembles the appearance of a spider web.
What is the Arachnoid Mater?
200
This is the NAME AND NUMBER of the cranial nerve that has to do with transmission of signals dealing with smell.
What is the Olfactory Nerve (I)?
200
This is the name for the white matter found in the cerebellum. In Latin it means "Tree of Life."
What is the Arbor Vitae?
300
This is the substance/structure that cushions the brain and carries ions to neurons.
What is Cerebrospinal Fluid? (CSF)
300
This is the location of the area for vision in the cerebrum.
What is the Occipital Lobe?
300
This is the name of the combination of the Blue, Yellow, Red, and Green Lobes together.
What is the Cerebrum?
300
This is the name of the Lobe in WHITE.
What is the Cerebellum?
300
This is the deepest of the meninges. It is vascularized allowing small blood vessels to reach and nourish the brain. In Latin it means "Tender Mother."
What is the Pia Mater?
300
This is the NAME AND NUMBER of the cranial nerve that sends sensory information from the chest/trunk organs, such as as the heart and intestines.
What is the Vagus Nerve (X)?
300
This is the primary function of the Cerebellum.
What is coordination of movements?
Muscle control
Balance
Movement
400
This is the part of the brain that is responsible for reflexes like sneezing, hiccupping and learning new motor skills like playing piano.
What is the Medulla Oblongata?
400
This is the sense/function that is associated with the olfactory nerve.
What is Smell?
400
This is the name of the structure labeled B.
What is the Corpus Callosum?
400
This is the name of the Lobe in GREEN.
What is the Temporal Lobe?
400
This is the name for the three layers that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord.
What are the Meninges?
400
This is the NAME AND NUMBER of the cranial nerve that has to do with optic muscle function and pupil responses.
What is the Oculomotor Nerve (III)?
400
This is the NAME AND NUMBER of the cranial nerve that is involved with hearing and balance.
What is the Vestibulocochlear Nerve (VIII)?
500
This is the function of the Corpus Callosum.
What is connecting the right and left hemispheres of the cerebrum?
500
This is the area of the brain that allows you to recognize written words and is active as you translate thoughts into words.
What is Wernicke's Area?
500
This is the name of the structure labeled F.
What is the Pons?
500
This is the name of the structure highlighted below.
What is the Optic Chiasm?
500
This is the primary function of the Meninges.
What is protection for the brain and spinal cord?
500
This is the NAME AND NUMBER of the cranial nerve that separates into three divisions: ophthalmic, maxillary, and mandibular. It is the largest of the cranial nerves.
What is the Trigeminal Nerve (V)?
500
This is the NAME AND NUMBER of the cranial nerve that allows motor movement of the tongue for speech & swallowing?
What is the Hypoglossal Nerve (XII)?