Brain Structure Functions

which structure separates the frontal and parietal lobes?

central sulcus

which structure smooths and coordinates body movements, along with maintaining posture and equilibrium?

cerebellum

occipital lobe

contains visual cortex

which structure is a commissural fibers

corpus callosum

which structure controls cognitive skills like memory, emotions, and language?

frontal lobe

which structure is the inferior portion of the diencephalon and forms the inferolateral walls of the third ventricle?

hypothalamus

which structure separates the parietal, frontal, and temporal lobes?

lateral sulcus

which structure is the point of crossover of cranial nerves II and the optic nerves?

optic chiasma

which structure of the brain processes sensory stimuli and allows for conscious awareness, spatial awareness, and understanding of speech?

parietal lobe

which structure secretes melatonin?

pineal gland

which structure consists primarily of motor and sensory fiber tracts connecting the brain with lower CNS centers?

pons

which structure contains the primary somatosensory cortex?

postcentral gyrus

which structure contains the primary motor cortex?

precentral gyrus

which structure is on the lat. side of the hemisphere and contains the auditory cortex and olifactory cortex?

temporal lobe

which structure is responsible fore the recognition of objects, words, and faces; in language comprehension; and in emotional response and memory?

temporal lobe

Which structure makes up 80% of the diencephalon and forms the superolateral walls of the third ventricle?

thalamus

which structure separates the rigt and left cerebral hemispheres?

longitudinal fissure

which structure is formed by the myelencephalon and is responsible for regulating breathing?

medulla oblongata

which 2 structures make the brain stem?

medulla oblongata pons