Exam 2 BIOS 252 Chamberlain University Question And Correct Detailed Answers 100% Pass

Exam 2 BIOS 252 Chamberlain University Question And Correct Detailed Answers 100% Pass Rostral - correct answers-towards the forehead Caudal - correct answers-toward the tail or spinal cord reticular formation - correct answers-a nerve network in the brainstem that plays an important role in controlling arousal reticular activating system - correct answers-Located in the upper brain stem; responsible for maintenance of consciousness, specifically one's level of arousal. Cerebellum function - correct answers-the "little brain" at the rear of the brainstem; functions include processing sensory input and coordinating movement output and balance BALANCE Hypothalamus function - correct answers-A neural structure lying below the thalamus; it directs several maintenance activities (eating, drinking, body temperature), helps govern the endocrine system via the pituitary gland, and is linked to emotion and reward. 4 regions of hypothalamus - correct answers-mammillary, tuberal, supraoptic, preoptic frontal lobe - correct answers-The lobe at the front of the brain associated with movement, speech, and impulsive behavior. (primary motor lobe) parietal lobe - correct answers-receives sensory input for touch and body position (primary sensory area) occipital lobe - correct answers-visual cortex insula - correct answers-regions of cortex located at the junction of the frontal and temporal lobes Thalamus - correct answers-the brain's sensory control center, located on top of the brainstem; it directs messages to the sensory receiving areas in the cortex and transmits replies to the cerebellum and medulla (RELAY STATION BY OCCIPITAL LOBE) brain - correct answers-gray matter on the outside, white matter on the inside spinal cord - correct answers-gray matter on the inside, white matter on the outside Dreams - correct answers-a sequence of images, emotions, and thoughts passing through a sleeping person's mind (REM SLEEP) Wernicke's area - correct answers-controls language reception - a brain area involved in language comprehension and expression; usually in the left temporal lobe. Transmits speech to Broca's Area Broca's area - correct answers-Controls language expression - an area of the frontal lobe, usually in the left hemisphere, that directs the muscle movements involved in speech.