BIOD 152 REVISED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2024/20245
This layer of the meninges is tightly attached to the brain
Pia Mater (menix)
The __________ fissure separates the right and left cerebral hemispheres
Median longitudinal
Describe the function of the brain ventricles
There's 4 ventricles in the interior of the brain, chambers filled with CSF which is
produced there. Once formed, the CSF circulates through the ventricles and into the
subarachnoid space bathing and floating in the brain
All of the following are functions of the hypothalamus except
Links the nverous and endocrine systems
What is the largest portion of the brain
CerebeLLUM
This region of the brain controls decision making skills
Frontal lobe
A patient is having difficulty producing speech sounds, but other motor
movements are normal. Which area of the brain is most likely damaged?
Broca's area
What is muscle tone and how is it maintained?
Muscles remain partially contracted while at rest. It is continuously monitored and
maintained by the cerebellum to keep bones and joints in place.
Which statement is false concerning the brainstem?
The midbrain helps to regulate breathing
Which of the following is true concerning the cerebellum?
The anterior lobe receives information from the body trunk.
Which of the following is most likely a symptom of ALS?
Impaired ability to swallow.
Which of the following is false concerning a CVA
An ischemic stroke is also known as a "brain bleed."
A patient is unable to extend his fourth and fifth digits when asked to open his
hand. What is most likely the cause?
Ulnar nerve damage
Label the following spinal cord regions in the diagram below
1. Lateral column
3. Gray commissure
4. Anterior column
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2024/20245
This layer of the meninges is tightly attached to the brain
Pia Mater (menix)
The __________ fissure separates the right and left cerebral hemispheres
Median longitudinal
Describe the function of the brain ventricles
There's 4 ventricles in the interior of the brain, chambers filled with CSF which is
produced there. Once formed, the CSF circulates through the ventricles and into the
subarachnoid space bathing and floating in the brain
All of the following are functions of the hypothalamus except
Links the nverous and endocrine systems
What is the largest portion of the brain
CerebeLLUM
This region of the brain controls decision making skills
Frontal lobe
A patient is having difficulty producing speech sounds, but other motor
movements are normal. Which area of the brain is most likely damaged?
Broca's area
What is muscle tone and how is it maintained?
Muscles remain partially contracted while at rest. It is continuously monitored and
maintained by the cerebellum to keep bones and joints in place.
Which statement is false concerning the brainstem?
The midbrain helps to regulate breathing
Which of the following is true concerning the cerebellum?
The anterior lobe receives information from the body trunk.
Which of the following is most likely a symptom of ALS?
Impaired ability to swallow.
Which of the following is false concerning a CVA
An ischemic stroke is also known as a "brain bleed."
A patient is unable to extend his fourth and fifth digits when asked to open his
hand. What is most likely the cause?
Ulnar nerve damage
Label the following spinal cord regions in the diagram below
1. Lateral column
3. Gray commissure
4. Anterior column
