prelab ex 9
The outer layer of the cerebrum is the ______. It is composed of ______matter so it mainly contains cell bodies.
Cerebral cortex, gray
The major pathway of communication between the right and left hemisphere is the:
Corpus callosum
If you have increased acid production in your stomach, which cranial nerve may doctors sever to decrease acid?
Vagus
The inferior colliculi of the tectum help you respond to
auditory stimuli, for example, when you turn toward a loud bang.
Cerebrospinal fluid is formed by the:
choroid plexus
If you have a perpetual dry mouth; this cranial nerve may not be functioning correctly.
glossopharyngeal
feelings of hunger, fullness and thirst stimulate centers here so that you can respond accordingle
Hypothalamus
principle regulator of visceral activities because it acts as a liaison between the cerebral cortex and autonomic nerves
Hypothalamus
Damage to the accessory nerve would result in
Inability to turn head or shrug shoulders
Which cranial nerve senses light and which cranial nerve controls the iris contraction/dilation?
Optic; oculomotor
Superior colliculi are involved with head movements in response to auditory stimuli
This is false
The cerebellar cortex is involved with memory and analyzing sensory data.
false
The blood-brain barrier
lets lipid-soluble substances, such as O2, CO2 and many anesthetic agents enter the brain.
The system that is involved with emotions
limbic system
You are at the dentist to receive a root canal. The dentist gives you a shot of Novocain. Which cranial nerve will be mostly affected?
trigeminal nerve