Brain & Spinal Cord Practice Quiz

The portion of the brain stem furthest from the spinal cord is the

• medulla oblongata

• pons

• midbrain

• thalamus

The cardiovascular center is located in the

• medulla oblongata

• pons

• midbrain

• thalamus

The hypothalamus is part of the

• cerebrum

• cerebellum

• brain stem

• diencephalon

The cerebral peduncles are part of the

• medulla oblongata

• pons

• midbrain

• thalamus

Which of the following areas deals with emotion?

• limbic system

• thalamus

• cerebellum

• brain stem

Which of the areas of the cerebral cortex receives touch sensation from the skin?

• primary somatosensory area

• primary motor area

• premotor area

• primary visual cortex

The primary visual area is located in the

• frontal lobe

• parietal lobe

• temporal lobe

• occipital lobe

Which structure converts short-term memory to long-term memory?

• hippocampus

• hypothalamus

• thalamus

• prefrontal cortex

Which structure does NOT belong with the others?

• medulla oblongata

• pons

• midbrain

• thalamus

The area of the brain that regulates posture and balance is the

• cerebrum

• cerebellum

• brain stem

• diencephalon