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Brain Function and Anatomy

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In which hemisphere is motor control located for right-handed people?

Right hemisphere

Neither hemisphere, motor control is in the cerebellum

Left hemisphere (correct)

Either hemisphere, depending on the task

What is the primary function of the white matter in the cerebrum?

Regulating emotions and motivation

Facilitating communication between different brain regions (correct)

Processing and interpreting sensory information

Storing and retrieving memories

Which of the following brain regions is affected in Parkinson's disease?

Thalamus

Hippocampus

Cerebellum

Basal ganglia (correct)

What type of movements are controlled by the basal ganglia?

Subconscious muscle movements, such as maintaining posture (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the association areas in the brain?

To monitor and interpret incoming sensory data (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which brain structure plays a key role in motor coordination and learning of new motor skills?

Cerebellum (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the cerebellum in motor movement control?

To coordinate muscle movements and maintain posture (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brain is responsible for processing sensory information from the opposite side of the body?

Cerebral cortex (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the frontal lobe in brain function?

Language speech and logic decision making (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the left and right hemispheres of the brain?

The left hemisphere is responsible for language, and the right hemisphere is responsible for spatial skills (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the folding of the cerebral cortex?

To increase the surface area of the brain (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the brain's ability to connect the body to the sensory environment?

Sensory integration (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the cerebellum in relation to motor movements?

Coordinating and fine-tuning motor movements, both voluntary and subconscious (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of drugs and alcohol on the cerebellum?

Temporary loss of motor coordination, dizziness, and affected speech and walking (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which brain structure is involved in the processing and interpretation of sensory information?

Cerebral Cortex (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the amygdala in the brain?

Regulating heart rate and linking memories to danger (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of the cerebellum's surface?

Very wrinkled (D) Signup and view all the answers