18 Questions
What is the function of the frontal lobe?
Higher functions
What is the middle layer of meninges that covers the brain and spinal cord?
Arachinoid matter
What is the function of the parietal lobe?
Sensory function
What is the term for the clusters of grey matter found inside the cerebrum?
Basal ganglia
What is the term for the grooves or depressions on the surface of the cerebral hemisphere?
Sulci
What is the term for the outer layer of the cerebrum?
Cerebral cortex
What is the function of the choroid plexuses?
Production of the CSF
What is the purpose of the arachnoid villi?
Absorption of the CSF
Which cranial nerve is responsible for vision?
Optic nerve
What is the function of the blood-brain barrier?
To prevent substances from entering the central nervous system
What is the composition of brain microvessels?
Endothelium with tight intercellular junctions without fenestrations
How many pairs of cranial nerves are there?
12 pairs
What is the function of the cerebellum in the human body?
Coordination of movement and balance
What is the name of the cavity that separates the cerebellum from the brain stem?
Fourth ventricle
What is the continuation of the medulla oblongata in the spinal cord?
Spinal cord
Where are the two lateral ventricles located in the brain?
Laterally in the cerebral hemispheres
What is the fluid that fills the ventricles and central canal?
Cerebrospinal fluid
What type of tissue is the spinal cord composed of?
Nervous tissue
This quiz covers the structure and function of the brain, including the cerebellum, brain stem, and their respective parts and functions.
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