A brain region that is anterior and dorsal to the thalamus could also be described as __________ and __________ to the thalamus correct answers rostral; superior
The __________ is an aperture in the vertebrae that contains the spinal cord. correct answers spinal foramen
In which sensory sys...
A brain region that is anterior and dorsal to the thalamus could also be described as
__________ and __________ to the thalamus correct answers rostral; superior
The __________ is an aperture in the vertebrae that contains the spinal cord. correct
answers spinal foramen
In which sensory system does sensory information from the left side of the body travel
to the left hemisphere? correct answers olfaction
Which statement most accurately describes the general functions performed by the left
and right hemispheres? correct answers The right hemisphere is adept at the synthesis
of information.
The brain is cushioned by __________, which is contained within the __________.
correct answers cerebrospinal fluid; subarachnoid space
__________ is to gray matter as __________ is to white matter. correct answers Cell
bodies; axons
The hypothalamus is involved in all of the following except __________. correct
answers memory
The term __________ refers to structures that are found on opposite sides of the body.
correct answers contralateral
Destruction of the primary visual cortex results in __________. correct answers total
blindness
The cerebral aqueduct is __________ of the lateral ventricles. correct answers medial
The __________ is a tough protective sheath that covers the brain and lies closest to
the skull. correct answers dura mater
Autotopagnosia involves __________ and is caused by damage to the __________.
Question correct answers problems in naming one's own body parts; left parietal lobe
A __________ view of the brain would be most useful in visualizing the medial to lateral
extent of a subcortical brain structure. correct answers frontal
Rising out of a seat, walking across a room, and obtaining a snack from the kitchen is
controlled by the __________ nervous system. correct answers somatic
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