Questions and Answers
The term ______ means 'toward the tail'.
Caudal
The outer layer of the cerebrum, called the cerebral ______, is formed by gray matter.
cortex
Within the first three weeks of embryonic development, the neural plate sinks and its edges thicken to form which structure?
Neural groove
The three-layer fibrous membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord are collectively called the ______.
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Fluid-filled internal chambers of the brain are called ______.
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Which is the definition of the term 'rostral'?
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The blood-brain barrier consists of tight junctions between which types of cells?
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The gray matter of the cerebrum forms which structure?
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The medulla oblongata develops from which structure?
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Which embryonic structure develops first?
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Which term refers to the connective tissue membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord?
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The pons develops from which region of the neural tube?
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How many ventricles are located in the brain?
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Which midbrain structures mediate visual reflexes?
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Which is least likely to get through the blood-brain barrier?
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Where is the reticular formation located?
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The embryonic hindbrain consists of which secondary vesicles? (Choose two from the list below)
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Which letter corresponds to the vermis in this picture?
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The forebrain includes which of the following structures?
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The pons develops from an embryonic secondary brain vesicle called the ______.
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The ______ is an oval-shaped structure in the diencephalon located at the superior end of the brainstem beneath the cerebral hemispheres.
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The colliculi play an important role in visual attention and visual tracking of moving objects.
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Name the prominent C-shaped band of nerve tracts that connects the right and left cerebral hemispheres to each other.
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Which statement about the reticular formation is true?
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How many lobes are found in each of the cerebral hemispheres?
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The portion of the cerebellum that connects the right and left cerebellar hemispheres is the ______.
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Which embryonic brain regions develop into the forebrain? (Select all that apply)
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Which structure is sometimes called the 'gateway to the cerebral cortex'?
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Name the large, C-shaped structure that contains most of the commissural tracts of the brain.
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Which is NOT one of the five cerebral lobes?
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Which cerebral lobe is responsible for voluntary motor function, motivation, memory, mood, and aggression?
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The ______ lobe starts at the central sulcus and extends caudally to the parieto-occipital sulcus.
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Name the prominent C-shaped band of nerve tracts that connects the right and left cerebral hemispheres to each other.
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True or false: The chief functions of the parietal lobe include voluntary motor functions, memory, mood, emotion, social judgment and aggression.
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The ______ lobe contains the primary visual center of the brain.
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The chief functions of the ______ lobe include voluntary motor functions, memory, mood, emotion, social judgment and aggression.
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Study Notes
Terminology and Definitions
- Caudal: Refers to the direction "toward the tail."
- Cortex: The outer layer of the cerebrum, composed of gray matter.
- Neural Groove: Formed within the first three weeks of embryonic development when the neural plate sinks and its edges thicken.
- Meninges: Three-layer fibrous membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord.
- Ventricles: Fluid-filled internal chambers located in the brain.
- Rostral: Indicates the direction "toward the nose; toward the forehead; or higher (vertical)."
- Blood-Brain Barrier: Comprised of tight junctions between capillary endothelial cells.
Brain Development and Structure
- Neural Plate: The first embryonic structure to develop during brain development.
- Myelencephalon: The embryonic structure that develops into the medulla oblongata.
- Metencephalon: The part of the neural tube that gives rise to the pons.
- Ventricles Count: There are four ventricles located in the brain.
Brain Anatomy and Functions
- Superior Colliculi: Structures in the midbrain responsible for mediating visual reflexes.
- Reticular Formation: Located in the brainstem and spinal cord, it consists of a loose web of gray matter.
- Cerebrum, Thalamus, and Hypothalamus: Major structures of the forebrain.
Cerebral Hemispheres and Lobes
- Lobes of the Cerebral Hemispheres: Each hemisphere contains five lobes.
- Frontal Lobe: Responsible for voluntary motor functions, motivation, memory, mood, and aggression.
- Parietal Lobe: Extends from the central sulcus to the parieto-occipital sulcus.
- Occipital Lobe: Contains the primary visual center of the brain.
- Corpus Callosum: A prominent C-shaped band of nerve tracts connecting the right and left cerebral hemispheres.
Additional Key Facts
- Thalamus: Often referred to as the "gateway to the cerebral cortex."
- Commissural Tracts: Most of these tracts are contained within the corpus callosum.
- Visual Attention: Superior colliculi play a significant role in visual attention and tracking moving objects.
- Urea: Considered least likely to cross the blood-brain barrier.
- False Statement: The functions of the parietal lobe do not include voluntary motor functions—those are attributed to the frontal lobe.
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