Module 2 Exam 2

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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. M... edian 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! 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? [Show More]

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