The Brain and Nervous System

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What is the occipital lobe responsible for?

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The occipital lobe is primarily responsible for processing visual information.

Front

What is a synapse?

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A synapse is the tiny gap between neurons where nerve impulses are transmitted from one neuron to another.

Front

Which lobe of the brain receives sensory input for touch and body position?

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The Parietal Lobe.

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What is the cerebral cortex?

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The cerebral cortex is the wrinkled part of the brain's surface responsible for processing information, highly developed in humans.

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What part of the nervous system slows down breathing and pulse?

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The Parasympathetic nervous system.

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What is the function of the frontal lobe?

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The frontal lobe is involved in decision making, problem solving, and controlling behavior.

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What role does the temporal lobe play in the brain?

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The temporal lobe is primarily responsible for processing auditory information and is also involved in memory.

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What is the function of the brain stem?

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The brain stem controls basic life functions such as breathing, heartbeat, and blood pressure.

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What is the role of the corpus callosum?

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The corpus callosum connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain, facilitating communication between them.

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What is myelin and its function?

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Myelin is a fatty substance that insulates nerve fibers, speeding up the transmission of nerve impulses.