Discover the Wonders of the Brain
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Which part of the nervous system is responsible for processing sensory information and sending signals to the peripheral nervous system for action?

  • The spinal cord
  • The brain
  • The peripheral nervous system
  • The central nervous system (correct)

    • What are the fundamental building blocks of the nervous system called?

  • Central nervous system
  • Endocrine system
  • Neurons (correct)
  • Peripheral nervous system

    • Which part of the nervous system is encased in bone?

  • The spinal cord
  • The central nervous system (correct)
  • The peripheral nervous system
  • The brain

    • Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating emotions?

    <p>Forebrain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the brain coordinates movement and posture?

    <p>Cerebellum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the brain is considered the oldest?

    <p>Hindbrain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the brain is responsible for voluntary control and sensory processing?

    <p>Forebrain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of a neuron receives information through dendrites?

    <p>Soma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the myelin sheath?

    <p>To help the axon travel rapidly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the nervous system carries signals to every part of the body?

    <p>Peripheral Nervous System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of neurotransmitters in neuron communication?

    <p>To enable communication between neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lobe of the cerebral cortex is responsible for processing touch and taste?

    <p>Parietal lobe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are images from the right visual field processed in the brain?

    <p>Left side of the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the frontal lobe?

    <p>Behavioral motor plans, speech and language use, creative problem solving, planning, and organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the brain is in charge of voluntary movements?

    <p>Primary motor cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

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