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If a person suffers a head injury that impairs their ability to maintain balance and coordinate movements, which part of the brain is most likely affected?
If a person suffers a head injury that impairs their ability to maintain balance and coordinate movements, which part of the brain is most likely affected?
- Brainstem
- Cerebrum
- Cerebellum (correct)
- Spinal cord
Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for interpreting sensory information?
Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for interpreting sensory information?
- Spinal cord
- Brainstem
- Cerebellum
- Cerebrum (correct)
What is the primary function of the brainstem?
What is the primary function of the brainstem?
- Facilitating complex mental processes
- Controlling involuntary actions like breathing (correct)
- Coordinating voluntary movements
- Interpreting sensory information
What is the role of the spinal cord in the nervous system?
What is the role of the spinal cord in the nervous system?
What type of cell is specialized for transmitting messages in the form of electrical impulses?
What type of cell is specialized for transmitting messages in the form of electrical impulses?
If a person is having difficulty learning new information, which part of their brain might be functioning improperly?
If a person is having difficulty learning new information, which part of their brain might be functioning improperly?
Which of the following activities is primarily controlled by the brainstem?
Which of the following activities is primarily controlled by the brainstem?
Electrical messages that are transmitted by nerve cells are called:
Electrical messages that are transmitted by nerve cells are called:
A patient has suffered damage to their cerebrum. Which of the following functions would most likely be affected?
A patient has suffered damage to their cerebrum. Which of the following functions would most likely be affected?
Which of the following shows the correct pairing of a brain part and its main function?
Which of the following shows the correct pairing of a brain part and its main function?
Flashcards
Brain
Brain
Controls most functions in the body.
Cerebrum
Cerebrum
Interprets senses, controls skeletal muscles, and is responsible for complex mental processes like learning.
Cerebellum
Cerebellum
Coordinates muscle actions and balance.
Brainstem (medulla)
Brainstem (medulla)
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Spinal cord
Spinal cord
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Neurons
Neurons
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Impulses
Impulses
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Study Notes
- The brain controls most bodily functions.
Cerebrum
- Interprets sensory input.
- Controls skeletal muscle movement.
- Facilitates complex mental processes like learning.
Cerebellum
- Coordinates muscle actions and balance.
Brainstem (Medulla)
- Controls involuntary actions, such as breathing.
- The spinal cord serves as a link between the brain and the rest of the body.
Neurons
- Neurons are nerve cells specialized for transferring messages via fast-moving electrical energy.
- Electrical messages are called impulses
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