A&P2 Lab 2 HW

7 January 2024
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Drag the labels to identify the structural components of brain.
Drag the labels to identify the structural components of brain.
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look at pic
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What is the function of the brain structure indicated by the arrow?
What is the function of the brain structure indicated by the arrow?
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coordination of complex motor patterns
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What is the function of the brain structure indicated by the arrow?
What is the function of the brain structure indicated by the arrow?
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relays sensory information to the thalamus and connects the cerebellum to the cerebrum
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What is the function of the brain structure indicated by the arrow?
What is the function of the brain structure indicated by the arrow?
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conscious thought
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What is the function of the brain structure indicated by the arrow?
What is the function of the brain structure indicated by the arrow?
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processes visual data
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Drag the labels to identify the ventricles of the brain.
Drag the labels to identify the ventricles of the brain.
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look at pic
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Drag the labels onto the diagram to identify the cranial meninges and associated structures.
Drag the labels onto the diagram to identify the cranial meninges and associated structures.
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look at pic
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Drag the labels to identify the landmarks and features on one of the cerebral hemispheres.
Drag the labels to identify the landmarks and features on one of the cerebral hemispheres.
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look at pic
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Drag the labels onto the diagram to identify the origins of the cranial nerves (I - VI).
Drag the labels onto the diagram to identify the origins of the cranial nerves (I - VI).
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look at pic
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Drag the labels onto the diagram to identify the origins of the cranial nerves (VII - XII).
Drag the labels onto the diagram to identify the origins of the cranial nerves (VII - XII).
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look at pic
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The accumulation of blood during an epidural or subdural hemorrhage creates debilitating pressure on the brain and, without help, death is imminent. Where exactly is blood accumulating in a subdural hemorrhage?
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in the space between the dura mater and the arachnoid mater
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The collection of blood vessels supplying the protective connective tissue layers surrounding the brain may hemorrhage during severe head trauma. This is the case in epidural and subdural hemorrhages. Which of the following names sounds most appropriate for this collection of blood vessels?
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meningeal blood vessels
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In aphasia, the ability to speak or read is affected. A deficit in which of the following cortical areas would NOT lead to aphasia?
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prefrontal cortex
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Writing nueron instead of neuron may indicate a condition known as dyslexia, in which letters are often switched within a word. Which of the following cortical functional areas is most likely affected?
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general interpretive area
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There seems to be no biomarkers to identify for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Following autopsy, what brain anatomical aberrations will one look for to conclude that the individual has suffered CTE?
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cerebral atrophy and enlarged ventricles
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What is the difference between concussion and contusion? How are they diagnosed?
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Contusion is when the injury causes localized bruising of the brain tissue. Concussion is the type of injury that affects brain function. CT scan and MRI are the methods of choice to determine the difference(s) between the two.