Question 1
3 / 3 pts
This layer of the meninges is tightly attached to the brain.
Your Answer:
Pia Mater
Pia mater (menix)
Question 2
3 / 3
... [Show More] pts
The ______ fissure separates the cerebrum from the cerebellum.
Your Answer:
Transverse
Transverse
Question 3
4 / 4 pts
Describe the function of the brain ventricles.
There are four ventricles in the interior of the brain, chambers filled with
cerebrospinal fluid which is produced there. Once formed the CSF
circulates through the ventricles and into the subarachnoid space
bathing and floating the brain.
Question 4
2 / 2 pts
All the following are functions of the hypothalamus except:
Regulates sleep
Links the nervous and endocrine systems
Correct!
Filters out unimportant sensory information
Regulates water balance
Question 5
2 / 2 pts
What is the largest portion of the brain?
Cerebellum
Correct!
Cerebrum
Corpus collosum
Cingulate gyrus
Question 6
2 / 2 pts
This region of the brain acts to coordinate multiple sources of sensory information.
Primary sensory cortex
Primary motor cortex
Correct!
Association area
Precentral gyrus
Postcentral gyrus
Question 7
2 / 2 pts
A patient is having difficulty understanding language but is still able to speak fluently.
The patient’s dermatomes are intact. Which area of the brain is most likely damaged?
Broca’s area
Correct!
Wernicke’s area
Occipital lobe
Parietal lobe
Primary sensory cortex
Question 8
2 / 2 pts
Describe how memories are stored and retrieved in the brain. Include a specific brain
region.
Your Answer:
Memories are not stored in one specific area within the brain but instead
are stored throughout the cerebral hemispheres. The hippocampus acts
as a memory center to help with memory storage and retrieval. The
involvement of the limbic system explains why emotionally charged
events result in our most vivid memories.
Question 9
2 / 2 pts
Which statement is false concerning the brainstem?
The medulla portion of the brainstem continuous with the spinal cord.
The medulla contains reflex centers to regulate vasoconstriction.
The midbrain contains the superior and inferior colliculi.
Correct!
The midbrain helps to regulate breathing.
Question 10
2 / 2 pts
Which of the following is false concerning the cerebellum?
The gray matter is external while the white mater is internal.
Correct!
The cerebellar peduncles are located posteriorly.
The anterior lobe receives information from the body trunk.
The vermis coordinates arm movements. [Show Less]