Anatomy Flashcards
What is a long, deep sulcus called?
fissure
Breathing, heart rate, vomiting, salivation, coughing, and sneezing are all controlled by what?
medulla
The hippocampus plays a major role in what function?
memory
The dorsal part of the of the spinal cord:
is closest to the back
the raphe system
increases the brain’s readiness to respond to stimuli
Which of the following is NOT part of the forebrain?
medulla
Which of the following is NOT part of the hindbrain?
hippocampus
A cross-section through the brain that shows structures as they would be seen from the front involves which plane?
coronal
Which lobe contains the primary motor cortex and the prefrontal cortex?
frontal
What is the primary area of the cerebral cortex for auditory sensations?
temporal
Contralateral is to ______ as ipsilateral is to _______.
opposite side; same side
