Module 12: The Brain Detailed Questions And Expert Answers
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The Brain
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The Brain
Brain functions - Correct Answer 1. receives information from the spinal cord & cranial nerves
2. organizing & processing information
3. stores info (memory), makes decisions & takes action
4. center for intellect, emotions and behaviors
Brain structure - Correct Answer 1. protected by 3 ...
Module 12: The Brain Detailed Questions And
Expert Answers
Brain functions - Correct Answer 1. receives information from the spinal cord & cranial nerves
2. organizing & processing information
3. stores info (memory), makes decisions & takes action
2. gray matter=outer layer & white matter=inner layer
Name the four major portions of the brain - Correct Answer 1. Brain stem
2. Cerebellum
3. Diencephalon
4. Cerebrum
Name the parts of the brain stem - Correct Answer 1. Medulla Oblongata
2. Pons
3. Midbrain
Medulla Oblongata - Correct Answer physically attached to the spinal cord; controls vital actions
---Respiratory control center: regulates breathing
---Cadiovascular control center: regulates heart & blood pressure
----Reflex centers: coughing, vomiting & sneezing
Name the two vital control centers of Medulla Oblongata - Correct Answer Respiratory control center
(regulates breathing)
Cardiovascular control center (regulates heart beat & BP)
, Which of the following is caused by the reflex centers of the medulla oblongata?
A. blinking
B. salivating
C. sneezing
D. blushing
E. sweating - Correct Answer C. Sneezing
Which of the following is NOT controlled by the medulla oblongata?
A. regulates breathing
B. Sweating
C. Sneezing
D. Vomiting
E. Coughing
F. regulates heart beat
G. regulates BP - Correct Answer B. sweating
Where is the pons region located? - Correct Answer above the medulla oblongata
Functions of the Pons - Correct Answer 1. relay signals between the medulla and superior portions of
the brain
2. Respiratory centers that assist the medulla
Define the location of the midbrain - Correct Answer small area superior to Pons
What causes a reflex movement of the head & eyes to a visual stimuli? - Correct Answer Superior
colliculi (2)
How many mounds are found in the Corpora quadrigemina? - Correct Answer Four mounds;
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