BIOL 152: MODULE II TEST WITH ANSWERS
Which of the following is false concerning a CVA?
Correct!
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.
A patient is unable to extend his fourth and fifth digits when asked to open his hand.
What is most likely the cause?
Question 1
pts
This layer of the meninges is tightly attached to the brain.
Pia mater (menix)
Question 2
pts
The fissure separates the right and left cerebral hemispheres.
Median longitudinal
Question 3
pts
Describe the function of the brain ventricles.
There are four ventricles in the interior of the brain, chambers filled with cerebrospinal
fluid which is produced there. Once formed the CSF circulates through the ventricles
and into the subarachnoid space bathing and floating the brain.
, BIOL 152: MODULE II TEST WITH ANSWERS
Question 4
pts
All the following are functions of the hypothalamus except:
Regulates sleep
Links the nervous and endocrine systems
Correct!
Filters out unimportant sensory information
Regulates water balance
Question 5
pts
What is the largest portion of the brain?
Cerebellum
Correct!
, BIOL 152: MODULE II TEST WITH ANSWERS
Cerebrum
Corpus collosum
Cingulate gyrus
Question 6
pts
This region of the brain controls decision making skills.
Correct!
Frontal lobe
Cerebellum
Occipital lobe
Temporal lobe
Primary sensory cortex
Question 7
pts
A patient is having difficulty producing speech sounds, but other motor movements are normal.
Which area of the brain is most likely damaged?
Correct!
Broca’s area
Wernicke’s area
Occipital lobe
Parietal lobe
Primary motor cortex
Question 8
pts
What is muscle tone and how is it maintained?
Which of the following is false concerning a CVA?
Correct!
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.
A patient is unable to extend his fourth and fifth digits when asked to open his hand.
What is most likely the cause?
Question 1
pts
This layer of the meninges is tightly attached to the brain.
Pia mater (menix)
Question 2
pts
The fissure separates the right and left cerebral hemispheres.
Median longitudinal
Question 3
pts
Describe the function of the brain ventricles.
There are four ventricles in the interior of the brain, chambers filled with cerebrospinal
fluid which is produced there. Once formed the CSF circulates through the ventricles
and into the subarachnoid space bathing and floating the brain.
, BIOL 152: MODULE II TEST WITH ANSWERS
Question 4
pts
All the following are functions of the hypothalamus except:
Regulates sleep
Links the nervous and endocrine systems
Correct!
Filters out unimportant sensory information
Regulates water balance
Question 5
pts
What is the largest portion of the brain?
Cerebellum
Correct!
, BIOL 152: MODULE II TEST WITH ANSWERS
Cerebrum
Corpus collosum
Cingulate gyrus
Question 6
pts
This region of the brain controls decision making skills.
Correct!
Frontal lobe
Cerebellum
Occipital lobe
Temporal lobe
Primary sensory cortex
Question 7
pts
A patient is having difficulty producing speech sounds, but other motor movements are normal.
Which area of the brain is most likely damaged?
Correct!
Broca’s area
Wernicke’s area
Occipital lobe
Parietal lobe
Primary motor cortex
Question 8
pts
What is muscle tone and how is it maintained?
