8/23/24, 7:22 PM
BIOD 152 Module 2 EXAM
Jeremiah
Practice questions for this set
Terms in this set (50)
This is the most superficial layer of the brain Dura Mater (Menix)
meninges
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, 8/23/24, 7:22 PM
This layer of the meninges is tightly attached Pia mater (Menix)
to the brain.
The ____ fissure separates the right and left median
cerebral hemispheres.
The ____ fissure separates the cerebrum Transverse
from the cerebellum.
There are four ventricles in the interior of the brain, chambers filled with cerebrospinal
Describe the function of the brain ventricles. fluid which is produced there. Once formed the CSF circulates through the ventricles
and into the subarachnoid space bathing and floating the brain.
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
What is the purpose of the blood-brain
from general blood circulation. The blood-brain barrier is formed by the relatively
barrier? Describe its maintenance from a
impermeable brain capillaries, due to the glial cells astrocytes. Maintenance of the
cellular level.
blood-brain-barrier is important to provide a stable chemical environment for the
nervous system.
All the following are functions of the Relays sensory impulses to the cerebrum
hypothalamus except:
This ventricle is located anterior to the fourth
cerebellum.
What is the largest portion of the brain? Cerebrum
This region of the brain acts to coordinate Association area
multiple sources of sensory information.
This region of the brain controls decision Frontal lobe
making skills
A patient is having difficulty understanding Wernicke's area
language but is sill able to speak fluently.
The patient's dermatomes are intact. Which
area of the brain is most likely damaged?
A patient is having difficulty producing Broca's area
speech sounds, but other motor movements
are normal. Which area of the brain is most
likely damaged?
Memories are stored throughout the cerebral hemispheres. The hippocampus acts as a
Describe how memories are stored and
memory center to help with memory storage and retrieval. The involvement of the
retrieved in the brain. Include a specific brain
limbic system explains why emotionally charged events result in our most vivid
region.
memories.
Muscle tone is the degree at which muscles remain partially contracted while at rest.
What is muscle tone and how is it
Muscle tone is continuously monitored and maintained by the cerebellum to keep
maintained?
bones and joints in place.
Which statement is false concerning the The midbrain helps regulate breathing
brainstem?
Which of the following is true concerning The anterior lobe receives information from the body trunk.
the cerebellum?
Which is most likely a symptom of ALS? Impaired ability to swallow
Which of the following is true concerning a A hemorrhagic stroke is due to a broken blood vessel.
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CVA? 152 Module 2 EXAM
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BIOD 152 Module 2 EXAM
Jeremiah
Practice questions for this set
Terms in this set (50)
This is the most superficial layer of the brain Dura Mater (Menix)
meninges
BIOD 152 Module 2 EXAM
1/5
, 8/23/24, 7:22 PM
This layer of the meninges is tightly attached Pia mater (Menix)
to the brain.
The ____ fissure separates the right and left median
cerebral hemispheres.
The ____ fissure separates the cerebrum Transverse
from the cerebellum.
There are four ventricles in the interior of the brain, chambers filled with cerebrospinal
Describe the function of the brain ventricles. fluid which is produced there. Once formed the CSF circulates through the ventricles
and into the subarachnoid space bathing and floating the brain.
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
What is the purpose of the blood-brain
from general blood circulation. The blood-brain barrier is formed by the relatively
barrier? Describe its maintenance from a
impermeable brain capillaries, due to the glial cells astrocytes. Maintenance of the
cellular level.
blood-brain-barrier is important to provide a stable chemical environment for the
nervous system.
All the following are functions of the Relays sensory impulses to the cerebrum
hypothalamus except:
This ventricle is located anterior to the fourth
cerebellum.
What is the largest portion of the brain? Cerebrum
This region of the brain acts to coordinate Association area
multiple sources of sensory information.
This region of the brain controls decision Frontal lobe
making skills
A patient is having difficulty understanding Wernicke's area
language but is sill able to speak fluently.
The patient's dermatomes are intact. Which
area of the brain is most likely damaged?
A patient is having difficulty producing Broca's area
speech sounds, but other motor movements
are normal. Which area of the brain is most
likely damaged?
Memories are stored throughout the cerebral hemispheres. The hippocampus acts as a
Describe how memories are stored and
memory center to help with memory storage and retrieval. The involvement of the
retrieved in the brain. Include a specific brain
limbic system explains why emotionally charged events result in our most vivid
region.
memories.
Muscle tone is the degree at which muscles remain partially contracted while at rest.
What is muscle tone and how is it
Muscle tone is continuously monitored and maintained by the cerebellum to keep
maintained?
bones and joints in place.
Which statement is false concerning the The midbrain helps regulate breathing
brainstem?
Which of the following is true concerning The anterior lobe receives information from the body trunk.
the cerebellum?
Which is most likely a symptom of ALS? Impaired ability to swallow
Which of the following is true concerning a A hemorrhagic stroke is due to a broken blood vessel.
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