Lecture 19: Brain-1: Forebrain

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Which part of the brain is known as the 'executive suite' of the nervous system?

  • White tissues
  • Cerebrum cortex (correct)
  • Diencephalon
  • Basal ganglia

What structures are associated with the cerebral cortex?

  • Wernicke area
  • Olfactory nerves (correct)
  • Lateral ventricles
  • Hippocampus

How many kinds of functional areas are found in the cerebral cortex according to the text?

  • 4
  • 3 (correct)
  • 2
  • 1

What is the term used to describe the specialization of cortical functions in the two hemispheres?

<p>Lateralization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which area of the cortex is responsible for language processing according to the text?

<p>Broca area (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the thalamus?

<p>Integrating sensory afferent pathways (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nuclei are involved in controlling the movements of skeletal muscles?

<p>Globus pallidus, putamen, caudate nucleus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structures are part of the limbic system?

<p>Hippocampus, amygdala, mammillary bodies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the epithalamus?

<p>Secreting melatonin and controlling circadian rhythm (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is involved in learning functions?

<p>Hippocampus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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