Brain Structure and Function Assessment

Front

What connects the cerebellum to the pons?

Back

Middle cerebellar peduncles.

Front

What connects the cerebellum to the mesencephalon?

Back

Superior cerebellar peduncles.

Front

What connects the cerebellum to the medulla oblongata?

Back

Inferior cerebellar peduncles.

Front

What is the map of the body on the primary somatosensory cortex called?

Back

Sensory homunculus.

Front

Is the size of the brain region on the sensory homunculus proportionate to the number of neurons responsible for that body part?

Back

Yes.

Front

True or False: The thigh has a bigger brain region than the face on the sensory homunculus.

Back

False.

Front

True or False: The reticular formation runs through the brainstem.

Back

True.

Front

What does the reticular formation filter?

Back

Repetitive and unimportant sensory signals.

Front

What forms the dural septa?

Back

Meningeal Dura Mater.

Front

What type of motor control is the decussation of the pyramids responsible for?

Back

Contralateral motor control.