Nervous System A and P 7, Main areas of the brain

The motor cortex is located in the:
a. frontal lobes
b. parietal lobes
c. temporal lobes
d. occipital lobes

The sensory cortex is located in the:
a. frontal lobes
b. parietal lobes
c. temporal lobes
d. occipital lobes

The visual cortex is located in the:
a. frontal lobes
b. parietal lobes
c. temporal lobes
d. occipital lobes

The auditory cortex is located in the:
a. frontal lobes
b. parietal lobes
c. temporal lobes
d. occipital lobes

In most people the speech centres are located in the:
a. medulla oblongata
b. cerebellum
c. right cerebral hemisphere
d. left cerebral hemisphere

The human brain contains approximately how many neurones?
a. 100, 000
b. 100, 000, 000,
c. 100, 000, 000, 000
d. 100, 000, 000, 000, 000

A neurone in the brain may have about how many synaptic interconnections with other neurones?
a. 5-10
b. 10-100
c. 100-1000
d. 1,000 – 10, 000

What is the main function of the medulla oblongata?
a. Control movement of the muscles
b. Provide sensation from the body
c. Control body temperature
d. Regulate autonomic functions such as control of the heart and breathing