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What is the main function of the cerebellum?
Coordinate muscle movements
Which brain structure is responsible for maintaining the body's homeostasis?
Hypothalamus
What role does the reticular formation play in states of consciousness?
Facilitate alertness and sleep
Which part of the brain is involved in controlling various functions such as sleep, respiration, and swallowing?
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What does the pituitary gland do that earns it the nickname 'master gland'?
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Which brain structure connects the left and right hemispheres allowing communication between them?
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Which area of the brain is responsible for speaking fluently but nonsensically in split-brain patients?
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Which brain structure is classically known for its sensory relay roles and also plays a role in motor activity, emotion, memory, and arousal?
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What is the primary function of Broca's area in split-brain patients?
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Where are neurotransmitters stored in the brain?
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Who was the first researcher to study patients with a split corpus callosum?
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What is the main function of the midbrain region in the brain?
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What is the main characteristic of Sperry's split-brain studies?
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The Babinski reflex is associated with which developmental stage?
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What technique was used to test each half of the brain in split-brain studies?
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Which brain structure known for its key roles in attention, memory, language, and consciousness?
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What is the primary function of the limbic amygdala in the brain?
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