A&P I Ch 13
The corpus callosum is a band of association fibers that connects the right cerebral hemisphere to the left cerebral hemisphere. T or F?
False
The hypothalamus is the central relay station of the nervous system. True or false?
False
When you walk up behind someone and tap their right shoulder, they will reflexively turn their head toward the left. T or F?
False
What structural feature of the brain regulates the movement of materials from the blood into the brain?
blood-brain barrier
Which of the following basal nuclei is located in the cerebrum?
caudate nucleus
Tracts of white matter that connect the right and left hemispheres are composed of...
commissural fibers
Which of the following is NOT a function of the cerebellum?
control the heart rate
Paralysis on the right side of the face could result from damage to the right _____ nerve.
facial
The basal nuclei function to...
inhibit unwanted muscular activity
A small lesion in the brainstem which resulted in a rapid heart rate, intense vasoconstriction, and elevated blood pressure would probably be located in the...
medulla oblongata
Which portion of the brainstem is continuous with the spinal cord?
medulla oblongata
The part of the brain that connects the medulla to the midbrain is the...
pons
A bird hits the windshield of your car, and you reflexively duck and close your eyes. Which of the following is responsible for this action?
superior colliculi
The lateral fissure separates the _____ from the rest of the cerebrum.
temporal lobe
Which of the following terms does NOT belong with the others?
thalmus
If cerebrospinal fluid does not drain properly, ...
the excess fluid exerts pressure on the brain
Which nerve has branches that extend to the thoracic and abdominal viscera?
vagus nerve
What do the cavities of the neural tube become in the adult brain?
ventricles
The cerebral aqueduct connects the third ventricle to the fourth ventricle. True or False
True
The sleep/wake cycle is influenced by the reticular formation. T or F?
True
