Brain Anatomy Quiz

Which part of the brain is responsible for connecting the two hemispheres?

• Medulla Oblongata

• Corpus Callosum

• Cerebellum

• Thalamus

What is the function of the Cerebral Aqueduct?

• Transmits signals between the brain and spinal cord

• Connects the third and fourth ventricles

• Regulates body temperature

• Controls voluntary movements

Which structure is part of the brainstem?

• Pons

• Cerebrum

• Hypothalamus

• Cerebellum

What is the role of the Dura Mater?

• Produces cerebrospinal fluid

• Protects the brain and spinal cord

• Transmits sensory information

• Controls balance and coordination

What is the function of the cerebrum's outer layer known as the cortex?

• It regulates heart rate.

• It processes sensory information and higher brain functions.

• It produces cerebrospinal fluid.

• It connects the brain to the spinal cord.

Which part of the brain is responsible for connecting the brain to the spinal cord?

• Cortex

• Brain Stem

• Gyri

• Sulci

What is the primary role of myelin in the nervous system?

• To transmit signals between neurons.

• To insulate axons and increase signal transmission speed.

• To produce cerebrospinal fluid.

• To protect the brain from physical damage.

What are the Nodes of Ranvier?

• Gaps in the myelin sheath along an axon.

• Connections between neurons.

• Parts of the brain stem.

• Types of sensory neurons.

Which system is responsible for involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate and digestion?

• Central Nervous System

• Peripheral Nervous System

• Autonomic Nervous System

• Sensory Nervous System