Pig Brain External Anatomy Review

What is the name of the three-layered membrane that surrounds the brain?

• Cerebellum

• Chiasma

• Meninges

• Sulca

What is the layer of the meninges that is closest to the cranial bone?

• Dura mater

• Arachnoid mater

• Pia mater

• Doesnt mater

What is the layer of the meninges that is closest to the brain?

• Arachnoid mater

• Whatza mater

• Dura mater

• Pia mater

This layer of the meninges is reminiscent of a web due to its thin, transparent fibers which are vital to the protection and function of the nervous system.

• Pia mater

• Arachnoid mater

• Dark mater

• Dura mater

This structure in the black circle is responsible for motor movement and physical memory

• Cerebrum

• Meninges

• Cerebellum

• Pons

This large structure in the black circle performs higher functions like interpreting touch, vision and hearing, as well as speech, reasoning, emotions, learning, and fine control of movement.

• Cerebellum

• Cerebrum

• Brain stem

• Pons

This structure in the red circle is responsible for controlling the flow of messages between the brain and the rest of the body; it also controls basic body functions such as breathing, swallowing, heart rate, blood pressure, and consciousness.

• Brainstem

• Cerebellum

• Sulca

• Chasma

Part of the brain stem, this structure helps control breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations such as hearing, taste, and balance.

• Pons

• Medulla oblongata

• Cerebellum

• Optic chiasma

This part of the brain stem contains centers for the control of vital processes such as heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, and swallowing.

• Olfactory bulbs

• Optic chiasma

• Cerebellum

• Medulla oblongata

This is the master gland because it produces many hormones that travel throughout the body, directing certain processes or stimulating other glands to produce other hormones.

• Prostate gland

• Pineal gland

• Adrenal gland

• Pituitary gland