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Which part of the brain acts as a gatekeeper, filtering sensory information?
Which part of the brain acts as a gatekeeper, filtering sensory information?
- Reticular activating system (RAS) (correct)
- Pituitary gland
- Medulla oblongata
- Cerebellum
What is the primary function of the medulla oblongata?
What is the primary function of the medulla oblongata?
- Regulating vital visceral activities like heart rate and breathing (correct)
- Controlling the release of hormones like oxytocin and ADH
- Regulating fine movement coordination
- Maintaining balance and equilibrium
Which part of the brain is responsible for maintaining muscle tone and sense of body position?
Which part of the brain is responsible for maintaining muscle tone and sense of body position?
- Cerebellum (correct)
- Medulla oblongata
- Midbrain
- Pons
What is the primary function of the diencephalon?
What is the primary function of the diencephalon?
Which part of the brain stem is described as being the size of a thumb in diameter and approximately 3 inches long?
Which part of the brain stem is described as being the size of a thumb in diameter and approximately 3 inches long?
What is the primary symptom of a midline cerebellar lesion affecting the vermis?
What is the primary symptom of a midline cerebellar lesion affecting the vermis?
Which hormone is regulated by the diencephalon through the pituitary gland?
Which hormone is regulated by the diencephalon through the pituitary gland?
Which cranial nerves arise from the brain stem?
Which cranial nerves arise from the brain stem?
Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for maintaining balance and equilibrium?
Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for maintaining balance and equilibrium?
What is the primary function of the reticular activating system (RAS)?
What is the primary function of the reticular activating system (RAS)?
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