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What are the main components of the Central Nervous System (CNS)?
What are the main components of the Central Nervous System (CNS)?
- Heart and lungs
- Brain and spinal cord (correct)
- Liver and kidneys
- Stomach and intestines
Which area of the brain is responsible for coordinating voluntary movements and maintaining posture and balance?
Which area of the brain is responsible for coordinating voluntary movements and maintaining posture and balance?
- Primary motor cortex
- Parietal lobes
- Cerebellum (correct)
- Limbic system
Where is the primary somatosensory cortex located, which is responsible for processing sensory information from the body?
Where is the primary somatosensory cortex located, which is responsible for processing sensory information from the body?
- Frontal lobes
- Parietal lobes (correct)
- Temporal lobes
- Occipital lobes
What type of brain injury is described as a mild form that temporarily affects brain function?
What type of brain injury is described as a mild form that temporarily affects brain function?
Which imaging technique is often the first used in emergency settings to quickly detect brain abnormalities?
Which imaging technique is often the first used in emergency settings to quickly detect brain abnormalities?
What does a Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) scan detect in the brain?
What does a Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) scan detect in the brain?
What are neuropsychological assessments used for in the context of brain injuries?
What are neuropsychological assessments used for in the context of brain injuries?
Which symptom is not a physical sign of a brain injury?
Which symptom is not a physical sign of a brain injury?
Which type of brain injury involves damage to the brain without any fracture in the skull?
Which type of brain injury involves damage to the brain without any fracture in the skull?
What role does the frontal lobe play in personality?
What role does the frontal lobe play in personality?
