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Which of the following is NOT a part of the forebrain?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the forebrain?
What does the occipital lobe primarily process?
What does the occipital lobe primarily process?
Where is the corpus callosum located?
Where is the corpus callosum located?
What is the main function of the amygdala?
What is the main function of the amygdala?
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What is the function of the thalamus?
What is the function of the thalamus?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the frontal lobe?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the frontal lobe?
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What structure coordinates motor movements and helps learn new motor skills?
What structure coordinates motor movements and helps learn new motor skills?
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Which of the following is NOT a role of the hindbrain?
Which of the following is NOT a role of the hindbrain?
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The basal ganglia is a group of structures that help control complex body movements.
The basal ganglia is a group of structures that help control complex body movements.
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What is the name of the structure that connects neural pathways from the brain to the spinal cord?
What is the name of the structure that connects neural pathways from the brain to the spinal cord?
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What type of brain waves are associated with deep, dreamless sleep?
What type of brain waves are associated with deep, dreamless sleep?
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The study of neural networks is primarily focused on which aspect of the brain?
The study of neural networks is primarily focused on which aspect of the brain?
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Study Notes
Brain Basics Part 1 of 2
- The Triangle Brain Bee was founded in 2021
- It is a chapter of the National Brain Bee
- The Triangle Brain Bee is led by graduate students, postdocs, and staff at the University of North Carolina (UNC)
- Weekly lessons cover chapters from the BrainFacts Book
- Lessons are held Tuesdays from 5-7 pm
- The competition will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2023 (location/time to be determined)
- The competition format is free-response questions, students write answers on whiteboards, and the event is timed
- First place receives money and bragging rights
Additional Information
- The presentation notes the expected number of students as 20-40
- The majority of students have no prior experience with neuroscience
- Interests in neuroscience are varied; including a desire to participate in medical practice, especially neurology, or as biological interest
- Included in the slides are learning objectives for Chapter 1, Part 1
- Topics include brain regions (four lobes and subcortical structures), neural networks and neural circuits, and brain waves.
- The presentation also features detailed information about the functions of the different brain lobes (occipital, parietal, temporal, and frontal) along with defining the Limbic system, midbrain , and hindbrain
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Description
This quiz covers the foundational concepts from Chapter 1 of the BrainFacts Book, specifically designed for participants in the Triangle Brain Bee. Delve into topics such as brain regions and functions through a series of engaging free-response questions, perfect for those new to neuroscience.
