Brain Function and Anatomy Quiz

Which area of the brain is associated with language comprehension?

• Broca's area

• Wernicke's area

• Motor cortex

• Visual cortex

Which brain area is involved in somatosensory processing?

• Motor cortex

• Somatosensory cortex

• Auditory cortex

• Visual cortex

What does AO1 focus on regarding brain function?

• To memorize brain anatomy

• To explain each section of the brain

• To perform brain surgery

• To ignore brain functions

What does AO3 encourage students to do regarding localisation?

• To ignore evidence

• To assess evidence that supports or challenges localisation

• To memorize evidence without understanding

• To create new evidence

What is the function of Wernicke’s area?

• Movement

• Language comprehension

• Vision

• Balance

Which area of the brain is responsible for auditory processing?

• Visual area

• Motor area

• Auditory area

• Somatosensory area

What year did the accident involving Phineas Gage occur?

• 1848

• 1858

• 1868

• 1878

What scientific concept did Phineas Gage's accident contribute to?

• Localisation of function

• Theory of relativity

• Law of gravity

• Quantum mechanics

Where is the Wernicke area located?

• Frontal Lobe

• Parietal Lobe

• Temporal Lobe

• Occipital Lobe

What was the main issue with patients studied by Wernicke?

• Could not speak at all

• Could speak but not understand language

• Could understand but not write

• Could only say "Tan"