20 Questions
Which hemisphere of the brain is more important in spatial orientation?
Right hemisphere
What type of nerve cell processes allow hemispheres of the brain to communicate with each other?
Commissural fibers
Which functional area of the brain was assigned to different regions in the early 20th century?
Brodmann areas
Which hemisphere controls most of the motor function of the right side of the body?
Left hemisphere
What are the nerve cell processes for communication within a hemisphere called?
Association fibers
Which structure is responsible for the structural and functional connection of the left and right hemispheres of the brain?
Corpus callosum
The primary sensory reception area is located in which part of the brain?
Post-central gyrus
What type of fibers connect different regions within the same hemisphere of the brain?
Association fibers
Which lobe of the brain is primarily responsible for coordination of motor activity?
Frontal lobe
Which structure serves as a passageway between the third and fourth ventricles in the brain?
Interventricular foramen
Where do the optic fibers cross?
Optic chiasm
Which midbrain structures relay visual and auditory information?
Superior/inferior colliculi
Which brain region is involved in wake/sleep cycles?
Pineal gland
Which brain structure produces cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
Choroid plexus
Where do motor processes mainly occur in the brain?
Cerebral peduncle of midbrain
Which part of the brain extends from the central sulcus to the occipital lobe?
Parietal lobe
What is the primary function of the Pre-central gyrus?
Fine motor control
Which structure separates the temporal lobe from the frontal lobe?
Lateral fissure
Which type of fibers connect different hemispheres of the brain?
Commissural fibers
What is the function of association fibers in the brain?
Connect different cortical areas within the same hemisphere
Test your knowledge on brain functions, hemispheres, and contralateral brain function. Learn about the integration of sensory and motor information, maintenance of homeostasis, and origin of conceptual thought.
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