chapter 14
Which of the following is NOT a function of the hypothalamus?
Storing complex memories
Which of the following is NOT part of the brain stem?
Thalamus
Which of the following structures do(es) NOT provide protection and shock absorption for the brain?
The carotid arteries and jugular veins
Which part of the brain regulates the functioning of the autonomic nervous system?
The hypothalamus
QUESTION REVIEWING 1 OF 1 What are two structures that integrate the functioning of the nervous system and endocrine system?
The hypothalamus and pituitary gland
Which lobe of the cerebrum is concerned with the sense of vision?
The occipital lobe
Which component of the diencephalon is stimulated by changes in body temperature?
The pre-optic area
The hypothalamus is located in which ventricle?
Third ventricle
What is the function of the thalamus?
To filter and pass along sensory information to the basal nuclei and cerebral cortex
Ataxia is a term used to describe
a disturbance in muscular coordination due to a damage to cerebellum
Which of the following is NOT a function of cerebrospinal fluid? a)Transporting oxygen to brain cells b)Transporting nutrients, chemical messengers, and wastes c)Supporting the brain d)Cushioning the brain against physical trauma
a)Transporting oxygen to brain cells
The pons links the cerebellum with the
brain stem, cerebrum, and spinal cord
Which of the following is NOT a function of the cerebrospinal fluid? a)Transporting nutrients, chemical messengers, and waste products b)Supporting the brain c)Cushioning the brain d)Providing the blood-brain barrier
d) Providing the blood-brain barrier
The epithalamus, thalamus, and hypothalamus are anatomical structures of the
diencephalon
The limbic system is responsible for
establishing emotional states
The blood-brain barrier remains intact throughout the CNS EXCEPT in
portions of the hypothalamus and the choroid plexus
Damage to the _____________________ results in unconsciousness or coma.
reticular activating system
The paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus
secretes oxytocin
Relay and processing centers for sensory information are found in the
thalamus
The hypothalamus produces the hormones
ADH and oxytocin
Which structure is NOT part of the limbic lobe of the limbic system?
Amygdala
What type of neuroglial cells are responsible for establishing the blood-brain barrier?
Astrocytes
Which of the following is a function of the cerebellum?
Fine-tuning muscle movements
Which ventricle lies between the pons and the cerebellum?
Fourth
What is the region of the brain lacking the blood-brain barrier?
Hypothalamus
The gray matter in substantia nigra appears black due the presence of _
Melanin
Which cranial nerves are concerned with eyeball movement?
Nerves III, IV, and VI
Which cranial nerves originate in the pons?
Nerves V, VI, VII, and VIII
