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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the main function of the thalamus?

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

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

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

    Which structures are part of the limbic system?

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

    What is the function of the epithalamus?

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

    Which structure is involved in learning functions?

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

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