Brainstem Functions Quiz

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Which brainstem structure is responsible for cardiovascular, respiratory, vomiting, and vasomotor functions?

Medulla oblongata (correct)

Pons

Cerebellum

Midbrain

What function is associated with the oculovestibular reflex?

Eye movement

Turning of the eyes in the opposite direction of head movement

Lack of eye movements after ice-cold water instillation in the ear (correct)

Blinking of eyelids

Which brainstem component is responsible for regulating sleep, respiration, swallowing, and bladder control?

Midbrain

Pons (correct)

Medulla oblongata

Cerebellum

In the brainstem, what reflex is associated with pharyngeal contraction after stimulating the pharynx with a spatula or tongue depressor?

Gag reflex Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is controlled by the brainstem's midbrain region?

Temperature regulation Signup and view all the answers

What brainstem reflex involves brisk constriction of the pupils after exposure to bright light?

Corneal reflex Signup and view all the answers

What type of receptors receive their innervation mostly via autonomic nerves?

Pacinian corpuscles Signup and view all the answers

Which arteries are mentioned to have connections with the innervation of various receptors?

Radial arteries Signup and view all the answers

What structures form reticular plexuses in the dermis to innervate skin components?

Nerve endings Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the integumentary system related to the environment and pathogens?

Protection Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the skin helps guard tissues, organs, and structures from physical damage?

Keratin Signup and view all the answers

Where do Meissner's corpuscles and Pacinian corpuscles receive their innervation from?

Spinal & cranial nerves Signup and view all the answers

What is the largest organ system in the human body?

Integumentary System Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the skin acts as a physical barrier between the external environment and the internal environment?

Stratum corneum Signup and view all the answers

What is the anatomical organization of the skin from superficial to deeper layers?

Stratum corneum, Stratum lucidum, Stratum granulosum Signup and view all the answers

Which skin appendage is responsible for thermoregulation by producing sweat?

Sweat glands Signup and view all the answers

Where are mucocutaneous junctions located?

At regions where there is a transition from mucosa to skin Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of tissue thermally insulates the body and acts as a shock absorber?

Subcutaneous tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the breasts within the integumentary system?

Produce milk for breastfeeding Signup and view all the answers

Which system supplies blood to the integumentary system through capillary and arterio-venous anastomoses?

Musculocutaneous System Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of subcutaneous nerves in the integumentary system?

Supplying nerves to deep muscles Signup and view all the answers

How should the rule of nines be adjusted for a child with burns?

It should consider differences in a child's proportions Signup and view all the answers

What is a key focus of burns physiotherapy for inpatients?

Promoting recovery on intensive care Signup and view all the answers

What may be required as part of a scar management treatment?

An individualized skin care program Signup and view all the answers

What can splints be used for during the recovery process?

To maintain joints in an optimum position Signup and view all the answers

According to Moore et al., what can be included in burns physiotherapy?

Positioning, stretching, and an exercise program Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an individualized skin care & scar management programme after a wound is healed?

To ensure proper healing and scar management Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the skin in relation to chemical irritants and molecules?

Preventing chemical irritants from entering the body Signup and view all the answers

How do Langerhans cells contribute to our body's defense system?

They help fight off bacteria attempting to enter our body through the skin Signup and view all the answers

What role do melanocytes play in protecting the body?

Producing melanin to shield against UV radiation damage Signup and view all the answers

How do sebaceous glands contribute to the skin's protective functions?

Secreting substances that help fight dangerous microorganisms Signup and view all the answers

In what way does the skin assist in thermoregulation?

Maintaining body temperature within limits despite environmental changes Signup and view all the answers

Which cell type present in the skin is crucial for fighting off infectious agents?

Langerhans cells Signup and view all the answers