English Diver Educational Podcast - Brain and its Functions

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QUIZ
1. What is the largest part of the brain, responsible for many functions like language and creativity?

   - A) Cerebellum

   - B) Cerebrum

   - C) Brainstem

   - D) Hippocampus

2. Which hemisphere of the cerebrum is typically associated with language, math, and logic?

   - A) Left hemisphere

   - B) Right hemisphere

   - C) Both hemispheres equally

   - D) Neither hemisphere

3. What is the function of the cortex in the cerebrum?

   - A) It controls balance and coordination

   - B) It processes sensory information and coordinates motor functions

   - C) It regulates breathing and heart rate

   - D) It stores long-term memories

4. What role does the prefrontal cortex play in the brain?

   - A) It controls involuntary movements

   - B) It is involved in advanced cognitive abilities like reasoning and planning

   - C) It regulates balance and posture

   - D) It processes auditory information

5. What is Broca's area responsible for?

   - A) Understanding language

   - B) Producing speech

   - C) Visual processing

   - D) Emotional regulation

6. Which part of the brain is responsible for coordinating and executing movements?

   - A) Primary auditory cortex

   - B) Wernicke's area

   - C) Premotor and primary motor cortex

   - D) Prefrontal cortex

7. What is the primary function of the cerebellum?

   - A) Regulating emotions

   - B) Processing visual information

   - C) Coordinating balance and precision in movements

   - D) Storing memories

3. Active Vocabulary

- cerebrum: the largest part of the brain, divided into two hemispheres, responsible for higher cognitive functions.

- hemispheres: the two halves of the cerebrum, each with specialized functions.

- cortex: the outer layer of the cerebrum, involved in processing sensory and motor information.

- prefrontal cortex: part of the cerebrum involved in advanced cognitive abilities and personality.

- Broca's area: a region in the left hemisphere responsible for speech production.

- Wernicke's area: a region in the left hemisphere responsible for understanding language.

- premotor cortex: involved in planning and coordinating movement.

- primary motor cortex: sends commands to muscles to produce movement.

- cerebellum: involved in coordination, balance, and precision of movements.

- sensory cortex: processes sensory information from the body.

- visual cortex: processes visual information from the eyes.

- auditory cortex: processes sound information from the ears.

Answers
1. B) Cerebrum

2. A) Left hemisphere

3. B) It processes sensory information and coordinates motor functions

4. B) It is involved in advanced cognitive abilities like reasoning and planning

5. B) Producing speech

6. C) Premotor and primary motor cortex

7. C) Coordinating balance and precision in movements

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