10 Questions
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for unconscious internal activity?
Parasympathetic NS
What is the function of the corpus callosum in the brain?
Connects right and left hemisphere
Which part of the brain is responsible for object recognition in conscious visual perception?
Temporal lobe
What is the role of the ventricles in the brain?
Contain cerebrospinal fluid
Which part of the nervous system is associated with the 'fight or flight' response?
Sympathetic NS
Which area of the brain is associated with the inability to produce speech but can understand the meaning of words and speech?
Broca’s area
What term is used to describe the concept that the nervous system has the ability to change and enhance adaptability to the environment?
Neuroplasticity
What does the concept of 'disconnection' in the brain refer to?
Impairment of connections between different brain areas without damage to the areas themselves
What concept is associated with the idea that specific brain areas are associated with specific cognitive functions?
Localisation
What term describes the size of the brain relative to the size of the body, with humans having a high value due to cortical folding of the cerebral cortex?
Encephalization quotient (EQ)
Test your knowledge of the central and peripheral nervous system, as well as the anatomy of the brain including the brainstem and cerebrum. Explore the divisions of the autonomic and somatic nervous system in this anatomy quiz.
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