Neurology 101

Which part of the neuron helps to speed the rate of transmission of information of impulses?

Which lobe is responsible for conceptualizing and planning?

What happens when the cheeks of an infant are touched?

Which lobe is responsible for processing sensations such as pain and touch?

What is the best description of the grasp reflex?

What is the name of the first breast milk produced during pregnancy and just after birth?

What is the term for the brain's ability to reorganize and adapt in response to environmental changes?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of SIDS?

Which statement is NOT true about newborns?

What is a benefit of breastfeeding for mothers?

What is the term for the automatic response of an infant spreading out their arms and legs and then quickly contracting the limbs inward?

Which part of the brain is responsible for controlling breathing?

What is a characteristic of the Babinski reflex?

What is the term for the process of eliminating inactive neuronal connections?

Neurological Development

The part of a neuron that speeds the rate of transmission of information and impulses is the myelin sheath.

Brain Function

The frontal lobe is responsible for planning and conceptualization.
The parietal lobe is responsible for perceiving and processing sensory information from the body.
The occipital lobe is responsible for processing visual information.

Neuroplasticity

The brain has the ability to reorganize and extend itself to adapt to environmental changes and compensate for injuries, a concept known as neuroplasticity.

SIDS

SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) is a leading cause of death in infants 1 to 12 months old.
SIDS is identified when the death of a healthy infant occurs suddenly and unexpectedly.
Abnormalities in the brainstem, which is responsible for breathing, may be a possible cause of SIDS.

Reflexes in Infants

Moro reflex: when the voice or loss of support to the head and neck causes infants to spread out their arms and legs and then quickly contract the limbs inward.
Grasp reflex: fingers automatically grip anything that touches the palm of the hand.
Babinski reflex: the toes will fan out and curl when the sole of the foot is stroked from heel to toe.

Breastfeeding

The first breast milk produced during pregnancy and just after birth is called colostrum.
Breastfeeding stimulates contractions in the uterus to help it regain its normal size, and women who breastfeed are more likely to space their pregnancies further apart.

Learn about the fundamental concepts of neurology, including neuron structure, brain function, and neuroplasticity. This quiz covers key terms and concepts related to the brain and nervous system.