Module 7 Anatomy - Nervous System

What are the bumps (ridges) called on the surface of the brain?

• gyri

• sulci

• dendrites

• dura

What are the grooves called on the surface of the brain?

• gyri

• sulci

• dendrites

• dura

What is the connection point between left and right hemispheres where information crosses?

• central canal

• ependymal cells

• dura mater

• corpus callosum

Which is the best description of the thalamus?

• outer covering of the brain

• gland dealing with sleep

• relay station for incoming information to the cerebrum

• temperature regulatory center

Which is the best description of the hypothalamus?

• respiratory center of the brain

• gland dealing with sleep

• relay station for incoming information to the cerebrum

• temperature regulatory center

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

What are the main functions of the frontal lobe?

• personality and decision making

• vision

• hearing and memory

• sensation

What are the main functions of the temporal lobe?

• personality and decision making

• vision

• hearing and memory

• sensation

John has a brain injury that caused blindness, although his eyes were not injured. Which part of the brain might cause this?

• frontal lobe

• parietal lobe

• occipital lobe

• temporal lobe

A blockage in the ventricles of the brain, which causes excess cerebrospinal fluid to build up is called:

• multiple sclerosis

• spina bifida

• cerebrovascular accident (stroke)

• hydrocephalus

A hemorrhage or lack of oxygen to the brain can cause this issue:

• multiple sclerosis

• spina bifida

• cerebrovascular accident (stroke)

• hydrocephalus