CNS Review

The Central Nervous System consists of...

• Nerves

• brain, spinal cord and nerves

• Brain and spinal cord

• brain and nerves

The left hemisphere of the brain controls the right side of the brain and vise versa.

• True

• False

Shelton fell off of a ladder while cleaning the windows. He can not stand up without assistance and is unable to catch a ball. Which is the most likely affected part of the brain?

• Cerebellum

• Frontal Lobe

• Cerebral Cortex

• Temporal Lobe

A person has a stroke on her occipital lobe.  What might happen to her?

• reduced planning abilities
• deafness
• coma
• blindness

What lobe is related to articulate speech? (hint: Brocha's area)

• FRONTAL

• PARIETAL

• TEMPORAL

• OCCICPITAL

What part of the brain makes up the bulk of the mass?

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• Brain Stem

• Frontal Lobe

Why does the brain have so many folds?

• To increase surface area, allow for more neuron connections

• To protect against physical trauma

• That's just how it worked out

What is the function of the cerebellum in the brain?

• Regulating body temperature

• Coordinating voluntary movements, balance, and posture

• Storing long-term memories

• Producing hormones

What is the primary function of the frontal lobe?

• Higher cognitive functions, like thought

• Motor control

• Visual processing

• Digestion regulation

What is the role of the parietal lobe in the brain?

• Processing sensory information

• Storing long-term memories

• Regulating body temperature

• Controlling motor functions