Brain Structures ID
Brain Functions
Cranial Nerves ID
Cranial Nerves
Functions
NS2
Miscellaneous
100

Whats the smallest region of the brain?

Brainstem

100

This gland regulates some hormones, like melatonin

Pineal gland

100

The number of this cranial nerve.

II or 2.

100

What cranial nerve allows for vision

Optic nerve

100

What is a sulcus?

A groove or furrow in the cerebral cortex that surrounds a gyrus.

200

The name of structure highlighted green.

Corpus callosum

200

What does the cerebellum do?

Receives information from the sensory systems

200

What is the name of the nerve that controls the sense of smell?

Olfactory nerve

200

What cranial nerve is responsible for eye movement: abduction or lateral movements?

Abducens nerve

200

What gland's name is derived from its shape of looking like a pinecone?

Pineal gland

300

What is the name of the space between the two halves of the thalamus?

Hypothalamus

300

Medulla oblongata functions:

Center for respiration and circulation

300

Which cranial nerve causes somatic sensation?

Trigeminal nerve

300

Does the trochlear nerve preform sensory or motor functions ?

Motor functions

300

Does the arbor vitae of the cerebellum comprise white matter or gray matter?

White matter.

400

What is the name of the groove that separates the cerebral hemispheres?

Longitudinal fissure

400

This gland regulates vital body functions and is called the "master gland "

Pituitary gland

400

How many cranial nerves are there?

12

400

The muscle controlled by the trochlear nerve.

Superior oblique muscle.

400

What is the name of the space that is filled with cerebrospinal fluid?

Subarachnoid space

500

Thick folds of the brain are called

gyri

500

The two centers that the medulla oblongata controls.

Respiratory and Cardiovascular

500

Number of the Vagus nerve

X or 10

500

Which cranial nerve is the largest and has both motor and sensory functions?

Trigeminal nerve

500

This structure is located at the base of the brain near the pituitary gland

Hypothalamus