Exam 8: The Nervous System

Photo Credit: Ralph T. Hutchings Figure 8-1 Structural Components of the Brain (Sagittal Section) Use Figure 8-1 to identify the labeled part. -Structure G divides the ________ and ________ cerebral lobes.

Kelsey falls down a flight of stairs and suffers spinal cord damage due to hyperextension of the cord during the fall.The injury results in edema of the central cord with resulting compression of the anterior horn cells of the lumbar region.What symptoms would one expect to observe as a result of this injury?

Which structure contains cardiovascular and respiratory rhythmicity centers?

Think about the intricacies of ballet dancing and the coordination and balance that is required.The area of the brain most required for this activity is the

The visual cortex is located in the

You have been diagnosed with the demyelinating disease called multiple sclerosis.The areas of damage seem to be centered within the spinal cord.The demyelinated areas are most probably within the

Photo Credit: Ralph T. Hutchings Figure 8-1 Structural Components of the Brain (Sagittal Section) Use Figure 8-1 to identify the labeled part. -Structure D is the

Photo Credit: Ralph T. Hutchings Figure 8-1 Structural Components of the Brain (Sagittal Section) Use Figure 8-1 to identify the labeled part. -Structure R contains neurons that are involved with

Dual innervation refers to an organ receiving

Which structure secretes melatonin?

Photo Credit: Ralph T. Hutchings Figure 8-1 Structural Components of the Brain (Sagittal Section) Use Figure 8-1 to identify the labeled part. -Structure C is the

The primary motor cortex of the cerebrum is located in the

An autonomic motor neuron whose cell body lies in the CNS is called a(n)

There are ________ pairs of spinal nerves.

The primary connection between cerebral hemispheres is the

The part of the CNS that adjusts voluntary and involuntary motor activities on the basis of sensory information and stored memory of previous movements is the

The thalamus is the largest portion of which major brain region?

The region of the brain that is involved in conscious thought and intellectual function as well as processing somatic sensory and motor information is the

Postganglionic fibers of autonomic neurons are usually

Photo Credit: Ralph T. Hutchings Figure 8-1 Structural Components of the Brain (Sagittal Section) Use Figure 8-1 to identify the labeled part. -Structure L is the