Exam 13: The Brain and Cranial Nerves

The only sensation that is received directly by the cerebrum is

Cortical regions that interpret sensory information or coordinate motor responses are called _________areas.

Olfactory receptors send axons through the cribriform plate and synapse on neurons in the

The right hemisphere is usually the dominant hemisphere

The region of the cerebral cortex that is medial and deep to the temporal lobe is the

_________centers receive information from many association areas and direct extremely complex motor activities such as speech.

Unfocused "impressions" such as thirst originating in the hypothalamus are known as___________

Overseeing the postural muscles of the body and making rapid adjustments to maintain balance and equilibrium are functions of the

Damage to the substantia nigra causes a decrease in the neurotransmitter dopamine. This causes a gradual, generalized increase in muscle tone, which is the main symptom of

Each lateral ventricle communicates with the third ventricle through an)

Figure 13- 2 Cranial Nerves Use Figure 13- 2 to answer the following questions: -The _______is located at the tip of the tail of the caudate nucleus.

The basal nuclei alter the motor commands issued by the cerebral cortex through feedback

The posterior nuclei of the thalamus include the

The tympanic reflex

At the optic chiasm

The cranial nerve that has three major branches is the

The_______ , a narrow stalk, connects the hypothalamus to the pituitary gland.

What structure is covered by many blood vessels and adheres tightly to the surface of the brain?

Which of the following is not a property of the limbic system?

The hemisphere of the brain that performs analytical tasks is called the_______hemisphere.