Central Nervous System Flashcard Review - Brophy

Front

Largest Part of Brain (Split Left and Right)

Back

Cerebrum

Front

Includes the medulla, oblongata, midbrain, and pons

Back

Brainstem

Front

Fluid that protects the Brain

Back

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

Front

The nervous tissue that sends signals from the brain to the peripheral nervous system

Back

Spinal Cord

Front

Located on the posterior of the Brain is essential for movement and balance

Back

Cerebellum

Front

What part of the brain is responsible for higher cognitive functions such as reasoning and problem-solving?

Back

Frontal Lobe

Front

Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for processing visual information?

Back

Occipital Lobe

Front

What is the role of the hippocampus in the brain?

Back

Involved in memory formation and spatial navigation.

Front

What connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain?

Back

Corpus Callosum

Front

What is the function of the brainstem?

Back

Controls basic life functions such as breathing, heartbeat, and blood pressure.