Brain Basics
What are the two main parts of the central nervous system
Brain and spinal cord
What structure connects the brain to the spinal cord
Brainstem
What fluid cushions the brain and spinal cord
Cerebrospinal fluid
Which cranial nerve is responsible for smell
Olfactory nerve
Which part of the brainstem is located at the top
Midbrain
Which part of the brain controls thinking and memory
Cerebrum
Which part of the brain regulates breathing and heart rate
Medulla oblongata
Where are the lateral ventricles located
In the cerebral hemispheres
Which cranial nerve controls vision
Optic nerve
Which part of the brainstem helps regulate breathing
Pons
Which lobe is responsible for vision
Occipital lobe
What part of the brain acts as a relay station for sensory information
Thalamus
What ventricle is between the thalamus halves
Third ventricle
Which cranial nerve controls facial expression
Facial nerve
Which structure controls heart rate
Medulla oblongata
Which lobe controls movement and planning
Frontal lobe
What structure controls hormones in the body
Pituitary gland
What connects the third and fourth ventricles
Cerebral aqueduct
Which cranial nerve controls hearing and balance
Vestibulocochlear nerve
What does the cerebellum help coordinate
Movement and balance
What part of the brain controls balance and coordination
Cerebellum
What part of the brain regulates homeostasis
Hypothalamus
What is the correct flow after the fourth ventricle
Central canal
Which cranial nerve controls tongue movement
Hypoglossal nerve
What hormone regulates sleep
Melatonin