The complex structures of the central nervous system focusing on the brain. It includes the functions of the different lobes, the cranial nerves, the protective layers of the meninges, and the basics of neural communication.
What is the largest part of the human brain?
Cerebrum
Which lobe is responsible for visual processing?
Occipital lobe
What structure connects the two cerebral hemispheres?
Corpus callosum
Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
Cerebellum
What are the protective membranes surrounding the brain?
Meninges
Which part of the brainstem regulates breathing and heart rate?
Medulla oblongata
What is the primary relay station for sensory information?
Thalamus
Which lobe is responsible for executive function and personality?
Frontal lobe
What is the outermost layer of the meninges?
Dura mater
Which part of the brain maintains homeostasis and controls the pituitary?
Hypothalamus
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