12 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a function of the brainstem?
Regulation of body temperature
The $\text{epithalamus}$ is located ___ to the thalamus.
caudal
Which cranial nerve is responsible for the sense of smell?
Olfactory nerve (I)
Which cranial nerve primarily innervates the facial muscles responsible for facial expressions?
Facial nerve (VII)
The $\text{subthalamus}$ is located ___ to the thalamus.
inferior
Which cranial nerve is involved in the regulation of internal organ functions, such as digestion and heart rate?
Vagus nerve (X)
Which region of the brain is responsible for language comprehension?
Wernicke's area
What is the function of Broca's area in the brain?
Providing instructions for language output
Which type of white matter fibre connects corresponding regions of two brain hemispheres?
Commissural fibres
What is the primary function of the Thalamus in the brain?
Relay centre
Which part of the Diencephalon is responsible for the regulation of autonomic and endocrine functions?
Hypothalamus
Where is the Primary motor cortex located in the brain?
Frontal lobe
Test your knowledge about specialised cortical regions such as primary motor cortex and primary auditory cortex, as well as language areas like Wernicke's area and Broca's area. Explore concepts related to cortical organization and white matter pathways.
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