Question 1

3 / 3 pts

This layer of the meninges is tightly attached to the brain.

Pia mater (menix)

Question 2

3 / 3 pts

The _______ fissure separates the right and left cerebral hemispheres.

Median longitudinal

Question 3

4 / 4 pts

Describe the function of the brain ventricles.

There are four ventricles in the interior of the brain, chambers filled with cerebrospinal

fluid which is produced there. Once formed the CSF circulates through the ventricles and

into the subarachnoid space bathing and floating the brain.

Question 4

2 / 2 pts

All the following are functions of the hypothalamus except:

Regulates sleep

Links the nervous and endocrine systems

Correct!

Filters out unimportant sensory information

Regulates water balance

Question 5

2 / 2 pts

What is the largest portion of the brain?

Cerebellum

Correct!

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Cerebrum

Corpus collosum

Cingulate gyrus

Question 6

2 / 2 pts

This region of the brain controls decision making skills.

Correct!

Frontal lobe

Cerebellum

Occipital lobe

Temporal lobe

Primary sensory cortex

Question 7

2 / 2 pts

A patient is having difficulty producing speech sounds, but other motor movements are normal.

Which area of the brain is most likely damaged?

Correct!

Broca’s area

Wernicke’s area

Occipital lobe

Parietal lobe

Primary motor cortex

Question 8

2 / 2 pts

What is muscle tone and how is it maintained?

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