Overview of the Nervous System and Brain Structure

What are the main components of the nervous system?

The brain, spinal cord, and nerves.

What is the primary function of the nervous system?

To transmit information in the form of electrical impulses to and from the brain, and to control and coordinate body functions.

What is the role of the brain in the nervous system?

The brain is the control unit of the nervous system.

What are the main parts of the brain?

Cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem.

What functions does the cerebrum control?

Movement, temperature regulation, thinking, reasoning, emotion, and senses.

What is the largest part of the brain?

The cerebrum.

What are the four lobes of the cerebrum?

Frontal lobe, parietal lobe, temporal lobe, and occipital lobe.

What functions are associated with the frontal lobe?

Problem solving, reasoning, voluntary movement, and speech.

What functions are associated with the parietal lobe?

Spatial awareness, temperature, and touch.

What is the primary function of the temporal lobe?

Hearing and memory.

What is the function of the occipital lobe?

Visual processing.

What is the role of the brain stem?

To connect the brain to the spinal cord and regulate vital functions such as heart rate and breathing.