Master A And P Chapter 14

What structures make up the brainstem

Which of these is not one of the main divisions of the adult brain: cerebrum prosencephalon diencephalon cerebellum brainstem

Autonomic centers that control blood pressure, heart rate, and digestion are located in the

Sensory information is processed and relayed to the cerebrum by the

The ________ provides the principal link between the nervous and endocrine systems.

During development, three primary brain vesicles form. The three vesicles are the

The medulla oblongata, pons, and midbrain comprise the

The passageway between the lateral ventricles and the third ventricle is the

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?

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?

The brain requires a substantial blood supply. The vessels that deliver blood to the brain are the

The dural fold that projects into the longitudinal fissure between cerebral hemispheres is called the

Cerebrospinal fluid

Which statement is true regarding the meninges and cerebrospinal fluid of the spinal cord and brain?

Which of the following is not a function of cerebrospinal fluid? acts as a transport medium for waste products provides cushioning for delicate neural tissues provides buoyant support for the brain produces ATP for impulse transmission acts as a transport medium for nutrients

Chambers within the brain that contain cerebrospinal fluid are called

Tony hit his head in a car accident. The physicians diagnosed him with a subdural hemorrhage. Which of the following correctly states where the bleeding has occurred in his brain?

Which of the following is NOT a function of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)? Support the weight of the brain Transport blood to brain structures Remove waste from brain cells Cushion the brain

The medulla oblongata regulates

The control of heart rate and blood pressure is based in the

The center in the medulla oblongata where the first synapse in the auditory pathway is made is the __________.

Jane, a 79-year-old woman, has been diagnosed with a tumor in the brain. She has lost some sensory and motor functions associated with the face, like control of facial muscles for emotion and various sensory functions like taste. In addition, she has some hearing loss and balance problems. The location of the tumor is likely to be the

Which of these is found in the pons?

The medulla oblongata relays auditory stimuli to the

Nerve fiber bundles on the ventrolateral surface of the mesencephalon are the

Damage to the corpora quadrigemina would interfere with

Injury to this center in the mesencephalon may lead to Parkinson's disease.

Overseeing the postural muscles of the body and making rapid adjustments to maintain balance and equilibrium are functions of the

The cerebellar hemispheres are separated by a band of cortex called the

The cerebellum can be permanently damaged by stroke or temporarily affected by drugs or alcohol. The resulting disturbance in motor control is known as

Making rapid postural adjustments is a major function of the __________.

Which of the following is/are true of the epithalamus? processes sensory information and relays it to the cerebrum creates the lateral ventricles forms the cerebrum contains the mammillary body forms the roof of the diencephalon

Which of the following is not function of the hypothalamus? controls autonomic centers regulates body temperature produces ADH secretes oxytocin secrete melatonin

Damage to the preoptic area of the hypothalamus leads to which problem?

Joe begins to experience mood swings and disturbed thirst and hunger. Imaging studies indicate that a brain tumor is the likely cause of these disorders. In what part of the brain is the tumor most likely located?

The system that functions in tying together emotions, motivation and memory is the

Terry suffers from dissociation of memories from their emotional content as the result of an automobile accident. What system of the brain is probably damaged?

Which of these is NOT a property of the limbic system? It includes the hippocampus. It is central to our ability to experience emotions. It is important in learning and memory. It regulates body temperature.

Which embryological brain vesicle will form the cerebrum?

In aphasia, the ability to speak or read is affected. A deficit in which of the following cortical areas would NOT lead to aphasia?

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?

The olfactory cortex is located in the

Following a head injury, Kevin can think of the word he wants to say but cannot make his mouth form the correct sounds to produce the word. He is most likely suffering from damage to

Which EEG wave if seen in an awake adult may indicate a pathological condition?

Damage to the substantia nigra causes a decrease in the neurotransmitter dopamine. This causes a gradual, generalized increase in muscle tone, which is the main symptom of

Divisions of the cerebral hemispheres that are named after the overlying skull bones are

The primary motor cortex is the surface of the

The corpus callosum is composed of

The visual cortex is located in the

The auditory cortex is located in the

The region of the brain responsible for predicting the consequence of events or actions is the

After suffering a blow to the back of the head, Phil loses his vision. The blow probably caused damage to the

After suffering a stroke, Mary finds that she cannot move her right arm. This would suggest that the stroke damage is in the area of the ________ lobe.

Difficulties in estimating temporal relationships between events may stem from damage to

Which cerebral area is involved with judgment and predictive abilities?

A person with a damaged visual association area may be

Jane suffers from chronic seizures and in order to control the problem undergoes surgery in which the fibers of the corpus callosum are cut. As a result of this surgery she would likely be unable to

Bob is struck on the left side of the head and is knocked unconscious. When he recovers consciousness, he can hear individual words but cannot understand the meaning of phrases or sentences. This implies damage to his

A(n) ________ is a printed record of the brain's electrical activity over a period of time.

________ is a temporary cerebral disorder accompanied by abnormal movements, unusual sensations, and/or inappropriate behavior.

In most cases, the general interpretive center and the speech center are located in

You are taking an exam and there is a section with several questions for which you remember studying, but become annoyed because you cannot recall the answer. If an EEG was performed at that particular moment, which brainwaves are most likely to predominate?

The primary somatosensory cortex is found on the __________.

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?

What is the difference between concussion and contusion? How are they diagnosed?

A patient suffers an inability to shrug their shoulders. The nerve most likely to be damaged is the

Which cranial nerve sends balance sensations to the brain?

________ is a condition resulting from an inflammation of a facial nerve.

There are ________ pairs of cranial nerves.

Droopy eyelids and double vision can result from injury to the ________ nerve.

The cranial nerve that has three major branches is the

A reflex that is used to assess the sensory function of the trigeminal nerve is the ________ reflex.

Which sensation(s) does the vestibulocochlear nerve carry?

Jean needs to have a tooth in her mandible filled. Her dentist injects a local anesthetic to block pain afferents in one of her cranial nerves. What cranial nerve does the dentist numb?

You suspect your friend has damage to cranial nerve I when he is unable to

A patient develops a tumor of a cranial nerve that leads to difficulty in speaking from a loss of tongue movement. Which cranial nerve is affected?

The patient has the following symptoms: change in vocal tone, problems swallowing, inability to control urination, erratic heart rate, and gastric problems. You would identify the problem as being related to the

What contains a spider web-like network of cells and fibers through which cerebrospinal fluid flows?

A patient comes into the emergency room with weakness on one side and difficulty walking and talking. You determine that the brain has been deprived of oxygen due to lack of regional blood flow. You suspect that patient has most likely experienced

midbrain

cerebrum

pons

cerebellum

choroid plexus

List the maters surrounding the brain from the deepest layer to the most superficial layer

what are the cranial nevers that move your

Which cranial nerve is tested by having the patient stick out their tongue?

Parkinson's disease is the result of

Commissural fibers

The dorsal/posterior nuclei of the thalamus includes the

arachnoid granulations

subarachnoid space

cerebrospinal fluid

ependymal cells

What is the last spot where CSF circulates before being resorbed by the circulatory system?