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Central Nervous System

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The brain region that is identifiable by its folds and grooves is the...
Cerebrum.
Which of these does NOT contribute significantly to the protection of the brain?
cerebral space.
Cerebrospinal fluid is produced by the
choroid plexus.
The brain consumes about half of the __________ circulating in the body.
glucose
5. Cell bodies of sensory neurons in spinal cord are located in...
dorsal root ganglia.
The brainstem consists of these structures.
medulla oblongata, pons, midbrain
Which is NOT housed in the medulla oblongata?
a. centers for blood pressure control
b. centers for control of vomiting
c. centers for control of eye movement
d. centers for control of breathing
e. the pyramids, where tracts cross to the opposite side of the body
c. centers for control of eye movement
Which of these roles is NOT related to the reticular formation?
a. arousal and sleep
b. muscle tone and stretch reflexes
c. pain modulation
d. blood pressure regulation
e. regulation of the menstrual cycle.
regulation of the menstrual cycle.
Which statement regarding the hypothalamus is FALSE?
a. Hypothalamic trophic factors control the release of anterior pituitary hormones.
b. It receives input from multiple sources.
c. It receives sensory fibers from the optic tract, ears, and spinal cord
d. The hypothalamus contains various centers for behavioral drives such as hunger and thirst.
It receives sensory fibers from the optic tract, ears, and spinal cord
The structure that connects the two cerebral hemispheres is the...
corpus callosum.
The most primitive region of the cerebrum is probably the...
limbic system.
The brain's interpretation of sensory stimuli is called
perception
Language and verbal skills tend to be __________ side of the brain of right-handed people.
concentrated on the left
Substances that have been isolated from the blood and have been shown to induce sleep have also been linked to the __________ system.
immune
Which brain area is considered to be the integrating center for homeostasis?
hypothalamus
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