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Which part of the human brain is associated with vision?
Occipital lobe
What is the largest part of the human brain?
Cerebrum
Which lobe of the brain is associated with executive functions like self-control and reasoning?
Frontal lobe
What is the outer surface of the cerebral hemispheres composed of?
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How many lobes is each hemisphere of the brain conventionally divided into?
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Which part of the brain controls most of the activities of the body and makes decisions?
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Which part of the brain forms the largest part and is covered by four membranes called meninges?
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Which part of the brain includes the midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata?
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Where is the cerebellum located in relation to the brainstem?
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How many lobes does each hemisphere of the cerebrum have?
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What connects the hemispheres of the cerebrum?
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Which part of the brain houses structures such as the thalamus, hypothalamus, and pituitary gland?
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What type of diseases can affect brain function?
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Neuroimaging, electroencephalography, and medical history studies are used in research on which organ?
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Phrenology attempted to localize personality traits to regions of which organ?
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Animal specimens and medical imaging technologies are used to study which organ?
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The skull, cerebrospinal fluid, and the blood–brain barrier protect which organ from damage, disease, and infection?
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What is the main function of the occipital lobe?
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Which part of the brain is responsible for controlling attention, abstract thinking, behavior, problem-solving tasks, and physical reactions?
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What type of matter makes up the cerebral cortex?
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Which area of the brain is responsible for receiving signals from the sensory nerves and tracts?
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What are the functional divisions of the cortex called?
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What is the main function of the temporal lobe?
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Which part of the brain contains the ventricles where the cerebrospinal fluid is produced and circulated?
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Where is the primary motor cortex located?
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What is the outer part of the cerebrum made up of?
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Which area of the brain is primarily involved in complex cognitive processes of perception, thought, and decision-making?
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Study Notes
- The adult human brain weighs around 1.2-1.4 kg (2.6-3.1 lb) and is divided into the cerebrum, brainstem, cerebellum, and spinal cord.
- The cerebrum, consisting of two hemispheres, forms the largest part of the brain and is covered by four membranes called meninges.
- The cerebrum has a soft, gel-like consistency with cortical layers of neurons (grey matter) and deeper subcortical regions of myelinated axons (white matter).
- The brainstem, including the midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata, attaches to and leaves the cerebrum.
- The cerebellum, located behind the brainstem, is a smaller part of the brain.
- Each hemisphere of the cerebrum is divided into four main lobes: the frontal lobe, parietal lobe, temporal lobe, and occipital lobe. Some sources include the central lobe and insular lobe.
- The hemispheres are connected by five commissures, the largest of which is the corpus callosum.
- The cerebrum and brainstem are connected to the spinal cord by the brainstem and the cerebellum is connected to the brainstem by three pairs of nerve tracts called cerebellar peduncles.
- The cerebrum houses various structures beneath its cortex such as the thalamus, hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and basal ganglia.
- The brain is susceptible to damage, disease, and infection, with conditions such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and multiple sclerosis affecting brain function.
- Research on the brain includes neuroimaging, electroencephalography, and medical history studies.
- The philosophy of mind and neuroscience have long studied the brain, with phrenology attempting to localize personality traits to regions of the cortex.
- Neuroscience research is ongoing and various techniques are used to study the brain, including animal specimens and medical imaging technologies.
- The brain is protected by the skull, cerebrospinal fluid, and the blood–brain barrier, but still susceptible to damage despite these protections.
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