Anatomy of the Brain

The large fiber tract that allows communication between the two cerebral hemispheres is called the ________.

• corpus callosum

• fornix

• pons

• thalamus

The vital centers for the control of visceral activities such as heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, swallowing, and vomiting are located in the ____.

• pons

• medulla oblongata

• midbrain

• cerebrum

What is the largest part of the brain?

• Thalamus

• Cerebellum

• Spinal Cord

• Cerebrum

The primary somatic sensory cortex is located in the ________ lobe of the cerebrum.

• parietal

• frontal

• temporal

• occipital

One of the main lobes of the cerebrum located in the lower back portion of the skull.

• arbor vitae

• fissures

• occipital lobes

• parietal lobes

A shallow furrow on the surface of the brain separating adjacent gyri.

• Lobes

• Sulcus

• Central Nervous System

• Gyrus

The outermost part of the cerebrum that is composed primarily of gray matter and a wrinkled appearance.

• white matter

• corpus callosum

• gray matter

• cerebral cortex

What is the inner most layer of the brain?

• Arachnoid

• Dura mater

• Pia matr

• Cerebellum

Most highly developed part of human brain is

• Pons

• Medulla

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

Which part of the brainstem is responsible for regulating movement and processing sensory information, such as vision and hearing?

• Midbrain

• Pons

• Medulla oblongata