A&P 2 Module 2 Exam

This layer of the meninges is tightly attached to the brain. - Pia Mater The _____ fissure separates the right and left cerebral hemispheres. - Medial longitudinal Describe the function of the brain ventricles. - There are 4 ventricles that are chambers/cavities that filled with cerebrospinal fluid that protects the brain All the following are functions of the hypothalamus except: - 1. Maintain homeostasis 2. controls the pituitary gland 3. links the nervous and endocrine systems 4. ANSWER: relays sensory impulses tot he cerebrum What is the largest portion of the brain? - Cerebrum This region of the brain controls decision making skills. - Frontal lobe A patient is having difficulty producing speech sounds, but other motor movement are normal. Which are of the brain is not likely damaged? - Broca's area Describe how memories are stored and retrieved in the brain. - The memories are stored throughout the cerebral hemispheres, and hippocampus acts as the memory center that stored and retrieved the memories. Which statement is false concerning the rainstorm? - 1. Correct: The midbrain portion the brain stem is continuous with the spinal cord 2. The pons helps to regulate breathing 3. The midbrain contains the superior and inferior colliculi 4. The medulla contains reflex centers to regulate vasoconstriction Which of the following is true concerning the cerebellum? - The anterior lobe receives information from the body trunk. Alzheimer's disease impacts which regions of the brain? - All( Occipital, frontal, parietal, hippocampus) Which of the following is false concerning a CVA? - 1. correct: an ischemic stroke is also known as a "brain bleed" 2. a TIA is a form of an ischemic stroke 3. Stroke survivors may regain some lost functions through therapy 4. A hemorrhagic stroke is due to a broken blood vessel.