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?

<p>Gag reflex (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Temperature regulation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Corneal reflex (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Pacinian corpuscles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Radial arteries (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Nerve endings (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Protection (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Keratin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Spinal &amp; cranial nerves (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the largest organ system in the human body?

<p>Integumentary System (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Stratum corneum (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Stratum corneum, Stratum lucidum, Stratum granulosum (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which skin appendage is responsible for thermoregulation by producing sweat?

<p>Sweat glands (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are mucocutaneous junctions located?

<p>At regions where there is a transition from mucosa to skin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Subcutaneous tissue (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Produce milk for breastfeeding (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Musculocutaneous System (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Supplying nerves to deep muscles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It should consider differences in a child's proportions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key focus of burns physiotherapy for inpatients?

<p>Promoting recovery on intensive care (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>An individualized skin care program (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can splints be used for during the recovery process?

<p>To maintain joints in an optimum position (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Positioning, stretching, and an exercise program (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To ensure proper healing and scar management (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Preventing chemical irritants from entering the body (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They help fight off bacteria attempting to enter our body through the skin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do melanocytes play in protecting the body?

<p>Producing melanin to shield against UV radiation damage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Secreting substances that help fight dangerous microorganisms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way does the skin assist in thermoregulation?

<p>Maintaining body temperature within limits despite environmental changes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Langerhans cells (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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