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What part of the brain controls basic life functions like breathing and heartbeat?

• Cerebellum

• Medulla oblongata

• Thalamus

• Cerebrum

Which part of the brain is responsible for coordination and balance?

• Cerebellum

• Thalamus

• Hypothalamus

• Brainstem

What is the primary function of the thalamus?

• Regulation of body temperature

• Relaying sensory information to the cerebral cortex

• Coordination of muscle movement

• Regulation of emotions

Which of the following structures is responsible for regulating hunger and thirst?

• Medulla oblongata

• Cerebellum

• Hypothalamus

• Pineal gland

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Which part of the nervous system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?

• Parasympathetic nervous system

• Sympathetic nervous system

• Somatic nervous system

• Central nervous system

Which type of glial cell forms the blood-brain barrier?

• Oligodendrocytes

• Astrocytes

• Schwann cells

• Microglia

Which cranial nerve controls the sense of smell?

• Optic nerve

• Olfactory nerve

• Facial nerve

• Vagus nerve

Which cranial nerve is responsible for vision?

• Trigeminal nerve

• Optic nerve

• Vagus nerve

• Accessory nerve

What is the function of the pons in the brainstem?

• Controls motor coordination

• Relays sensory signals to the cerebral cortex

• Controls involuntary functions like breathing

• Coordinates communication between the left and right brain

What is the role of the medulla oblongata?

• Controls voluntary muscle movements

• Processes visual information

• Regulates breathing and heart rate

• Coordinates memory formation