Brain Structure and Function Assessment

The video explores the human brain's structure, including its size, wrinkles, and neuron functions. It discusses the impact of brain damage, such as strokes and Parkinson's disease, and explains the roles of different brain hemispheres and lobes. The video also covers the brain stem and cerebellum's functions in maintaining balance and coordination.

What is the approximate weight of an adult human brain?

• 5 pounds

• 3 pounds

• 7 pounds

• 1 pound

What are the folds and grooves on the brain's surface called?

• Sulci and gyri

• Chirai and gyri

• Gyri and sulci

• Chirai and sulci

How quickly can pain in your toe be registered in the brain?

• One second

• A hundredth of a second

• Half a second

• A tenth of a second

What happens to neurons during a stroke?

• They multiply

• They die

• They regenerate

• They shrink

Which lobe is responsible for higher intellectual functions like planning?

• Parietal lobe

• Temporal lobe

• Frontal lobe

• Occipital lobe

What is the primary function of the parietal lobe?

• Vision

• Hearing

• Sensory processing

• Movement

Which area of the brain is often affected in dementia?

• Frontal lobe

• Temporal lobe

• Occipital lobe

• Parietal lobe

What is the main function of the occipital lobe?

• Vision

• Balance

• Hearing

• Memory

What is the role of the brain stem?

• Memory formation

• Basic survival functions

• Voluntary movement

• Vision processing

What does the cerebellum primarily control?

• Memory

• Vision

• Hearing

• Balance and coordination