Exam 13: The Nervous System: Neural Tissue

Which of the following is not part of the basal ganglia?

Describe the difference between the primary sensory areas of the cerebrum and their corresponding association areas.

Briefly describe the three types of cerebral white matter and their functions.

It is easy to confuse the terms sulcus and gyrus (on the cerebral cortex). The difference between these two terms is that

The tough, dense fibrous connective tissue meningeal layer is the

The insula is considered to be part of the

In the olivary nuclei in the medulla, mostly proprioceptive sensory impulses are relayed to the cerebellum.

The diencephalon develops into the thalamus, the epithalamus, and what other structure?

The massive development of the distinguishes the human brain from many other vertebrate species.

All of the following can lead to hydrocephalus except

Figure 13.1 Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Which letter indicates Wernickeʹs area, which is important for understanding spoken words?

All of the following are structures of the limbic system except the

Describe the three meninges of the brain.

The most common form of spina bifida is .

Hyperactivity in the amygdala and dysfunction in the limbic association area and the hippocampus are involved in the extreme response to triggered memory experienced by individuals suffering from .

Figure 13.1 Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Which letter indicates an area that is characterized by huge neurons known as pyramidal cells?

The medullary respiratory center controls the rhythm and rate of breathing.

Cerebrovascular accident is a long name for what type of brain injury?

What is the anatomical distinction between the basal ganglia and the basal forebrain nuclei?

Which of the following grooves separates the cerebrum from the cerebellum?