Central Nervous System Quiz

What are the two main divisions of the central nervous system?

• Brainstem and diencephalon

• Brain and spinal cord

• Meninges and ventricles

• Cerebrum and cerebellum

Which part of the brain is responsible for higher-level executive functions such as reasoning and decision making?

• Frontal lobe

• Occipital lobe

• Parietal lobe

• Temporal lobe

What is the function of the blood-brain barrier?

• To prevent most particles from entering the central nervous system tissue

• To produce cerebrospinal fluid

• To regulate heartbeat and breathing

• To protect the brain from physical damage

Which structure separates the left and right cerebral hemispheres?

• Median longitudinal fissure

• Corpus callosum

• Transverse fissure

• Central canal

What is the primary function of the cerebellum?

• Controlling voluntary motor movements

• Regulating heartbeat and breathing

• Coordinating muscle movements and balance

• Interpreting visual input

Which part of the brain contains the reflex centers for vomiting, coughing, and sneezing?

• Midbrain

• Medulla oblongata

• Cerebellum

• Pons

What is the role of the choroid plexus?

• To separate the cerebral hemispheres

• To control reflexes for visual and auditory stimuli

• To form cerebrospinal fluid from blood plasma

• To regulate blood pressure

Which lobe of the cerebral cortex is responsible for interpreting visual input?

• Frontal lobe

• Occipital lobe

• Parietal lobe

• Temporal lobe

What is the function of Broca’s area?

• Hearing and smelling

• Taste and touch

• Speech production

• Speech comprehension

Which part of the brain acts as a relay station for tracts passing between the cerebrum and spinal cord or cerebellum?

• Pons

• Cerebellum

• Medulla oblongata

• Midbrain