Sheep brain dissection video quiz

What is the outermost layer of the cerebrum called?

• Medulla oblongata

• Corpus callosum

• Cerebral cortex

• Thalamus

Which structure connects the two cerebral hemispheres?

• Central sulcus

• Lateral sulcus

• Transverse fissure

• Longitudinal fissure

Which structure connects the two cerebral hemispheres and facilitates interhemispheric communication?

• Corpus callosum

• Pons

• Midbrain

• Cerebellum

Identify the three ventricles visible in the midsagittal section of the sheep brain

• First, second, and third ventricles

• Lateral, third, and fourth ventricles

• Anterior, middle, and posterior ventricles

• Superior, inferior, and central ventricles

Which part of the brain is responsible for coordinating voluntary movements and maintaining posture and balance?

• Cerebellum

• Thalamus

• Cerebrum

• Hypothalamus

What is the function of the thalamus in the brain?

• Regulating heartbeat

• Relaying sensory information to the cerebral cortex

• Controlling respiratory rate

• Producing cerebrospinal fluid

What is the role of the hypothalamus in the brain?

• Processing visual information

• Regulating homeostasis and endocrine functions

• Coordinating muscle movements

• Transmitting auditory signals

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On the cerebral cortex, the ridges that result from an embryological increase in surface area and folding of the cortex:

• hemispheres

• sulci

• gyri

• lobes

Which structure is located between the midbrain and medulla oblongata and acts as a bridge between various parts of the nervous system?

• Pons

• Cerebellum

• Thalamus

• Corpus callosum

What is the primary function of the medulla oblongata?

• Controlling voluntary muscle movements

• Relaying information between the cerebrum and cerebellum

• Regulating vital autonomic functions like breathing and heart rate