this layer of the meninges is tightly attached to the brain
pia mater
the ________ fissure separates the right and left cerebral
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median longitudinal
describe the function of the brain ventricles
there are 4 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
all the following are functions of the hypothalamus EXCEPT
filters out unimportant sensory information
what is the largest portion of the brain?
cerebrum
this region of the brain controls decision making skills
frontal lobe
a patient is having difficulty producing speech sounds, but other motor movements are normal. which area of the brain is most likely damaged?
broca's area
what is muscle tone and how is it maintained?
muscle tone is the degree at which muscles remain partially contracted while at rest. muscle tone is continuously monitored and maintained by the cerebellum to keep bones and joints in place.
which statement is FALSE concerning the brain stem?
the midbrain helps to regulate breathing.
which of the following is TRUE concerning the cerebellum?
the anterior lobe receives information from the body trunk.
which of the following is most likely a symptom of ALS?
impaired ability to swallow
which of the following is FALSE concerning CV A?
an ischemic stroke is also known as a "brain bleed"
a patient is unable to extend his fourth and fifth digits when asked to open his hand. what is most likely the cause?
ulnar nerve damage
label the following spinal cord regions in the diagram below
1: lateral column
3. gray commissure
4: anterior column
6. anterior/ventral horn
11. ventral root
what cranial nerve is highlighted in blue?
oculomotor
what type of nerve is the cranial nerve below and what does it control?
motor: shoulder movement
the maxillary branch of the trigeminal nerve:
receives sensory information from the upper lip and upper gums
use the figure below to answer the following questions. answer by writing the letter (A-J) from the figure that corresponds with the correct cranial nerve. [Show Less]