Exam 12: The Central Nervous System

The infundibulum connects the hypothalamus to the .

Nuclei of cranial nerves V,VI,and VII are found in the .

The largest nuclear mass in the midbrain is the _ .

The fourth ventricle is continuous with the of the spinal cord.

The structures that are valvelike and protrude externally through the dura mater to absorb cerebrospinal fluid into venous blood are the _ .

Loss of ability to perform skilled motor activities such as piano playing,with no paralysis or weakness in specific muscles,might suggest damage to the _ .

is a temporary cessation of breathing during sleep found most commonly in the elderly.

rhythm is a 24- hour cycle of sleep and wakefulness.

The brain area that regulates activities that control the state of wakefulness or alertness of the cerebral cortex is the .

Spastic paralysis suggests involvement of the _.

Which of the following would you not find in normal cerebrospinal fluid?

Which white matter tracts connect the cerebrum to the lower brain areas?

The blood- brain barrier is effective against _ .

List factors that can enhance the transfer of information from short- term memory to long- term memory.

Injury to the hypothalamus may result in all of the following except .

Broca's area .

Tremor at rest,shuffling gait,stooped posture,and expressionless face are characteristics of .

The arbor vitae refers to .

Which brain waves are not normal for awake adults but are common for children?