26 Questions
Which layer of the meninges is the toughest?
Dura mater
What is the function of the ventricular system?
To produce cerebrospinal fluid
Which disease involves the inflammation or autoimmune reaction of one or more meningeal layers?
Meningitis
Which lobe is responsible for movement and includes the primary motor cortex?
Frontal lobe
Which area of the brain is responsible for executive function, including working memory and impulse inhibition?
Prefrontal cortex
Which area of the brain evaluates the social, economic, and legal repercussions of an action?
Orbital frontal cortex
What is the major function of the parietal lobe?
Perception
Which brain structure is highlighted in the study comparing brain activation between control children and individuals with autism?
Amygdala
What type of stimuli does the amygdala respond strongly to?
Threatening stimuli
Which lobe of the brain is responsible for creating a mental image of the external world through touch?
Parietal lobe
What is the amygdala found to be overactive in?
Major depression
Which body parts have a larger representation in the somatosensory cortex?
Face and hands
What type of cells process red, green, and blue colors in the retina?
Cones
Which stream of visual information is responsible for processing spatial aspects of vision?
Dorsal stream
Which ventricle is connected to the Third ventricle by the cerebral aqueduct?
Fourth Ventricle
What is the condition called when the cerebral aqueduct is blocked, causing pressure on the ventricles?
Hydrocephalus
Which lobe of the brain begins at the dorsal end of the lateral fissure and ends at the point where the cerebellum meets the cortex?
Occipital Lobe
What is the function of the choroid plexus?
Produce cerebrospinal fluid
Which stream processes the spatial components of vision?
Dorsal stream
Which area is known as the "language center"?
Wernicke's area
What is the function of the Insula cortex?
Monitoring the state of the body
Which cortex is involved in processing sensations of pain?
Primary somatosensory cortex
Which part of the brain is known as the central hub of the default mode network?
Posterior cingulate cortex
What is the function of the amygdala in the brain?
Emotional response
What is the role of the anterior cingulate cortex in pain perception?
Making the person not care as much about the presence of pain
What is the amygdala's response to neutral faces in autistic individuals?
Higher response than control individuals
Test your knowledge of the insula cortex and cingulate cortex in this quiz. Explore the functions and structures of the limbic system and its role in learning, memory, and emotion.
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