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1 a. Most superficial layer of the brain meninges. 3 a. Dura mater
b. This layer of the meninges is tightly attached to the brain. b. Pia mater
2 a. The ______ fissure separates the cerebrum from the cerebellum. 3 a. Transverse fissure.
b. The ______ fissure separates the right and left cerebral hemispheres. b. Median Longitudinal fissure
3 a. Describe the function of the brain ventricles. 4 a. The brain ventricles are responsible for the creation and circulation of
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cerebrospinal fluid (by the choroid plexus) which helps to cushion and protect
the brain.
b. What is the purpose or the blood-brain barrier? Describe its maintenance
from a cellular level.
b. The blood-brain barrier is a diffusion barrier which prevents most particles from
entering the central nervous system tissue, keeping the brain and spinal cord
separate from general blood circulation. The blood-brain barrier is formed by
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the relatively impermeable brain capillaries, due to the glial cells astrocytes.
Maintenance of the blood-brain barrier is important to provide a stable
chemical environment for the nervous system.
4 a. All the following are functions of the hypothalamus except. 2 a. filters out unimportant sensory information
- regulate sleep
- links to nervous and endocrine systems
- filters out unimportant sensory information
- regulates water balance
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5 a. What is the largest portion of the brain. 2 a. cerebrum
- cerebellum
- cerebrum
- corpus callosum b. fourth
- singlet gyrus
b. This ventricle is located anterior to the cerebellum.
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- lateral
- medial
- third
- fourth
6 a. This region of the brain acts to coordinate multiple sources of sensory 2 a. association area
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information.
- primary sensory cortex
- primary motor cortex b. frontal lobe
- association area
- precentral gyrus
- postcentral gyrus
b. This region of the brain controls decision making skills.
- frontal lobe
- cerebellum
- occipital lobe
- temporal lobe
- primary sensory cortex
7 a. A patient is having difficulty understanding language but is able to still 2 a. Wernicke’s area
speak fluently. The patients dermatomes are intact. Which area of the
brain is most likely damaged.
- Broca’s area b. Broca’s area
- Wernicke’s area
- occipital lobe
- parietal lobe
- primary sensory cortex
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b. A patient is having difficulty producing speech sounds, but other motor
movements are normal. Which area of the brain is most likely damaged.
(See a options.)
8 a. What is muscle tone and how is it maintained. 2 a. Muscle tone is the extent of contraction in a muscle while in a relaxed state.
This is maintained by the cerebellum and helps to keep joints in place.
b. How are memories stored and retrieved in the brain. Include a specific
brain region. b. Memories are not stored in one specific area within the brain but instead are
stored throughout the cerebral hemispheres. The hippocampus acts as a
memory center to help with memory storage and retrieval. The involvement of
the limbic system explains why emotionally charged events result in our most
vivid memories.
9 a. Which statement is false concerning the brainstem. 2 a. the midbrain portion of the brain stem is continuous with the spinal cord.
- the midbrain portion of the brain stem is continuous with the spinal
cord
- the pons helps to regulate breathing b. the midbrain helps to regulate breathing
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- the midbrain contains the superior and inferior colliculi
- the medulla contains reflex centres to regulate vasoconstriction
b. Which statement is false concerning the brainstem.
- the medulla portion of the brainstem continuous with the spinal cord
- the medulla contains reflex centers to regulate vasoconstriction
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- the midbrain contains the superior and inferior colliculi
- the midbrain helps to regulate breathing
10 a. Which of the following is true concerning the cerebellum. 2 a. the anterior lobe receives information from the body trunk
- the grey matter is internal while the white matter is external
- the cerebellum works plan body movements by relaying information
to the spinal cord b. the cerebellar peduncles are located posteriorly.
- the anterior lobe receives information from the body trunk
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- the vermis coordinates the trunk and shoulder movements
b. Which of the following is FALSE concerning the cerebellum.
- the gray matter is external while the white matter is internal
- the cerebellar peduncles are located posteriorly.
- the anterior lobe receives information from the body trunk.
- the vermis coordinates arm movements.
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11 a. Alzheimer's disease impacts which regions of the brain. 2 a. all of the above
- occipital lobe
- frontal lobe
- parietal lobe b. impaired ability to swallow
- hippocampus
- all of the above
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b. Which of the following is most likely a symptom of ALS.
- impaired ability to swallow
- decreased sensation to the hands
- shrinkage of cerebral cortex
- increased size of the brain
- all of the above.
12 a. Which of the following is true concerning a CVA. 2 a. a haemorrhagic stroke is due to a broken blood vessel
- ischemic stroke is also known as brain bleed
- TIA is form of haemorrhagic stroke
- stroke survivors never regain any lost function b. an ischemic stroke is also known as a "brain bleed"
- a haemorrhagic stroke is due to a broken blood vessel
b. Which of the following is false concerning a CVA?
- an ischemic stroke is also known as a "brain bleed"
- a TIA is a form of an ischemic stroke
- stroke survivors may regain some lost functions through therapy
- a hemorrhagic stroke is due to a broken blood vessel
13 a. A patient is unable to extend his fourth and 5th digits when asked to open 2 a. ulnar nerve damage
his hand what is most likely the cause.
- CBA in the frontal lobe
b. median nerve damage (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome)
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1 a. Most superficial layer of the brain meninges. 3 a. Dura mater
b. This layer of the meninges is tightly attached to the brain. b. Pia mater
2 a. The ______ fissure separates the cerebrum from the cerebellum. 3 a. Transverse fissure.
b. The ______ fissure separates the right and left cerebral hemispheres. b. Median Longitudinal fissure
3 a. Describe the function of the brain ventricles. 4 a. The brain ventricles are responsible for the creation and circulation of
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cerebrospinal fluid (by the choroid plexus) which helps to cushion and protect
the brain.
b. What is the purpose or the blood-brain barrier? Describe its maintenance
from a cellular level.
b. The blood-brain barrier is a diffusion barrier which prevents most particles from
entering the central nervous system tissue, keeping the brain and spinal cord
separate from general blood circulation. The blood-brain barrier is formed by
da
the relatively impermeable brain capillaries, due to the glial cells astrocytes.
Maintenance of the blood-brain barrier is important to provide a stable
chemical environment for the nervous system.
4 a. All the following are functions of the hypothalamus except. 2 a. filters out unimportant sensory information
- regulate sleep
- links to nervous and endocrine systems
- filters out unimportant sensory information
- regulates water balance
on
5 a. What is the largest portion of the brain. 2 a. cerebrum
- cerebellum
- cerebrum
- corpus callosum b. fourth
- singlet gyrus
b. This ventricle is located anterior to the cerebellum.
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- lateral
- medial
- third
- fourth
6 a. This region of the brain acts to coordinate multiple sources of sensory 2 a. association area
da
information.
- primary sensory cortex
- primary motor cortex b. frontal lobe
- association area
- precentral gyrus
- postcentral gyrus
b. This region of the brain controls decision making skills.
- frontal lobe
- cerebellum
- occipital lobe
- temporal lobe
- primary sensory cortex
7 a. A patient is having difficulty understanding language but is able to still 2 a. Wernicke’s area
speak fluently. The patients dermatomes are intact. Which area of the
brain is most likely damaged.
- Broca’s area b. Broca’s area
- Wernicke’s area
- occipital lobe
- parietal lobe
- primary sensory cortex
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b. A patient is having difficulty producing speech sounds, but other motor
movements are normal. Which area of the brain is most likely damaged.
(See a options.)
8 a. What is muscle tone and how is it maintained. 2 a. Muscle tone is the extent of contraction in a muscle while in a relaxed state.
This is maintained by the cerebellum and helps to keep joints in place.
b. How are memories stored and retrieved in the brain. Include a specific
brain region. b. Memories are not stored in one specific area within the brain but instead are
stored throughout the cerebral hemispheres. The hippocampus acts as a
memory center to help with memory storage and retrieval. The involvement of
the limbic system explains why emotionally charged events result in our most
vivid memories.
9 a. Which statement is false concerning the brainstem. 2 a. the midbrain portion of the brain stem is continuous with the spinal cord.
- the midbrain portion of the brain stem is continuous with the spinal
cord
- the pons helps to regulate breathing b. the midbrain helps to regulate breathing
ta
- the midbrain contains the superior and inferior colliculi
- the medulla contains reflex centres to regulate vasoconstriction
b. Which statement is false concerning the brainstem.
- the medulla portion of the brainstem continuous with the spinal cord
- the medulla contains reflex centers to regulate vasoconstriction
da
- the midbrain contains the superior and inferior colliculi
- the midbrain helps to regulate breathing
10 a. Which of the following is true concerning the cerebellum. 2 a. the anterior lobe receives information from the body trunk
- the grey matter is internal while the white matter is external
- the cerebellum works plan body movements by relaying information
to the spinal cord b. the cerebellar peduncles are located posteriorly.
- the anterior lobe receives information from the body trunk
on
- the vermis coordinates the trunk and shoulder movements
b. Which of the following is FALSE concerning the cerebellum.
- the gray matter is external while the white matter is internal
- the cerebellar peduncles are located posteriorly.
- the anterior lobe receives information from the body trunk.
- the vermis coordinates arm movements.
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11 a. Alzheimer's disease impacts which regions of the brain. 2 a. all of the above
- occipital lobe
- frontal lobe
- parietal lobe b. impaired ability to swallow
- hippocampus
- all of the above
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b. Which of the following is most likely a symptom of ALS.
- impaired ability to swallow
- decreased sensation to the hands
- shrinkage of cerebral cortex
- increased size of the brain
- all of the above.
12 a. Which of the following is true concerning a CVA. 2 a. a haemorrhagic stroke is due to a broken blood vessel
- ischemic stroke is also known as brain bleed
- TIA is form of haemorrhagic stroke
- stroke survivors never regain any lost function b. an ischemic stroke is also known as a "brain bleed"
- a haemorrhagic stroke is due to a broken blood vessel
b. Which of the following is false concerning a CVA?
- an ischemic stroke is also known as a "brain bleed"
- a TIA is a form of an ischemic stroke
- stroke survivors may regain some lost functions through therapy
- a hemorrhagic stroke is due to a broken blood vessel
13 a. A patient is unable to extend his fourth and 5th digits when asked to open 2 a. ulnar nerve damage
his hand what is most likely the cause.
- CBA in the frontal lobe
b. median nerve damage (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome)
