The Brain Anatomy Trivia Exam: Quiz!
The Brain Anatomy Trivia Exam explores key aspects of brain structure and function. It assesses knowledge on cerebral cortex roles, brain hemisphere functions, and crucial brain components like the hippocampus and corpus callosum, enhancing understanding of neurobiology.
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Which of the following are located in both the right and left hemispheres?
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Hippocampus
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Hypothalamus
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Thalamus
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Amygdala
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Brainstem
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Basal Ganglia
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Cerebellum
Correct Answer(s)
A. Hippocampus
A. Thalamus
A. Amygdala
A. Basal GangliaExplanation
The hippocampus, thalamus, amygdala, and basal ganglia are located in both the right and left hemispheres of the brain. These structures are part of the limbic system, which is involved in various functions such as memory, emotions, and motor control. The thalamus acts as a relay station for sensory information, while the hippocampus is crucial for memory formation and spatial navigation. The amygdala plays a role in processing emotions and fear responses, and the basal ganglia is involved in motor control and reward-based learning. Therefore, these structures are bilaterally symmetrical and present in both hemispheres of the brain.Rate this question:
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Which of the following are located in the middle of the brain?
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Hippocampus
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Hypothalamus
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Thalamus
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Amygdala
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Brainstem
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Basal Ganglia
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Cerebellum
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A. Hypothalamus
A. Brainstem
A. CerebellumExplanation
The hypothalamus, brainstem, and cerebellum are located in the middle of the brain. The hypothalamus is responsible for regulating various bodily functions, such as temperature, hunger, and thirst. The brainstem connects the brain to the spinal cord and controls basic functions like breathing and heart rate. The cerebellum is involved in coordinating voluntary movements, balance, and posture.Rate this question:
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The ___________ lobe is responsible for vision.
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Frontal
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Occipital
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Temporal
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Parietal
Correct Answer
A. OccipitalExplanation
The occipital lobe is responsible for vision. It is located at the back of the brain and is primarily involved in processing visual information received from the eyes. This lobe contains the primary visual cortex, which is responsible for basic visual processing such as recognizing shapes, colors, and movements. It also plays a role in higher-level visual processing, such as object recognition and spatial awareness.Rate this question:
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Which of the following best describes the function of the corpus callosum?
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Receives information from the sensory organs
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Receives information from subcortical structures and sends it to the brainstem
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Large bundle of axons that connects the cortex of the two cerebral hemispheres
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Main area for the storage of memory in the brain
Correct Answer
A. Large bundle of axons that connects the cortex of the two cerebral hemispheresExplanation
The corpus callosum is a large bundle of axons that connects the cortex of the two cerebral hemispheres. It allows for communication and information transfer between the left and right hemispheres of the brain. This connection is essential for coordinating and integrating various cognitive functions, such as language processing, perception, and motor coordination, that are distributed across both hemispheres.Rate this question:
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There are two amygdalae in the brain.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
There is one amygdala in the left cerebral hemisphere and one in the right cerebral hemisphere.Rate this question:
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Which of the following are part of the limbic system?
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Hippocampus
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Amygdala
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Thalamus
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Hypothalamus
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Basal Ganglia
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Brainstem
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Cerebellum
Correct Answer(s)
A. Hippocampus
A. AmygdalaExplanation
The hippocampus and amygdala are both part of the limbic system. The hippocampus is involved in the formation of new memories and spatial navigation, while the amygdala plays a key role in processing emotions and fear responses. The other options listed, such as the thalamus, hypothalamus, basal ganglia, brainstem, and cerebellum, are not part of the limbic system. The thalamus is responsible for relaying sensory information, the hypothalamus regulates basic bodily functions, the basal ganglia controls movement, the brainstem is involved in basic survival functions, and the cerebellum coordinates voluntary movement and balance.Rate this question:
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Which of the following best describes the overall structure of the brain?
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A smooth, homogenous mass
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A group of nodes, each connected through a web of neurons
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A jumbled group of structures with no obvious organization
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One group of structures in the middle with two mirror-images of structures on the outer left and outer right
Correct Answer
A. One group of structures in the middle with two mirror-images of structures on the outer left and outer rightExplanation
This question is located in Topic 01: The Central Nervous System on slide 7 of 18.Rate this question:
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Based on the image, which number represents the brainstem?
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All of these represent the brainstem
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1
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2
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3
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None of these represent the brainstem
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A. All of these represent the brainstemExplanation
#1 = midbrain, #2 = pons, #3 = medulla. The brainstem is composed of all three structures.Rate this question:
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A human can live without a brainstem.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
The brainstem is responsible for life-maintaining functions including breathing and the heartbeat.Rate this question:
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Which of the following behaviours are controlled by the cerebellum?
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Actions that use speech to express specific memories
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Actions that require precise timing and coordination
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Actions that call on the body's fight-or-flight reflex
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Actions that require body parts to cross the body's centre line
Correct Answer
A. Actions that require precise timing and coordinationExplanation
This question is located in Topic 01: The Central Nervous System on slide 12 of 18.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is NOT one of the seven main brain structures?
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Brainstem
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Cerebellum
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Corpus Callosum
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Hypothalamus
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Thalamus
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Basal Ganglia
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Limbic System
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Cerebral Cortex
Correct Answer
A. Corpus CallosumExplanation
According to Topic 02: The Brain, slide 3 of 19, the corpus callosum is not classified as one of the seven main structures. More information on the corpus callosum can be seen in Topic 03: Brain Structure and Plasticity on slide 6 of 12.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is NOT a main lobe of the cerebral cortex?
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Hypothal
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Temporal
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Frontal
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Parietal
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Occipital
Correct Answer
A. HypothalExplanation
Hypothal is not a word.Rate this question:
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