Central Nervous System (pt.2)

Question 1

Which portion of the brain regulates vital functions such as heartbeat and breathing?

Answer 1

Brainstem

Question 2

The regions of the spine in order

Answer 2

Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacral, Coccygeal

Question 3

What is not true about Cerebrospinal Fluid?

Answer 3

The Cerebrospinal fluid you are born with does not change

Question 4

What are the three meninges from superficial to deep?

Answer 4

Dura Mater, Arachnoid Mater, Pia Mater

Question 5

Sally was in an accident and injured her lower back. Since the accident, she still had full motor control of her right leg. But she no longer has control of her left leg. Which region of her spinal cord has been injured?

Answer 5

Dorsal Lumbar Spinal Cord

Question 6

What is NOT true about traumatic injuries in the brain?

Answer 6

A concussion results in permanent neurological damage

Question 7

The most superficial and strongest protective layer of the brain is the ________

Answer 7

Dura Mater

Question 8

Most teenagers work off this section of the brain (which is responsible for memory, emotion, and fear) before further developing their frontal lobe

Answer 8

Amygdala

Question 9

What is the function of the Thalamus?

Answer 9

Sensory

Question 10

Which part of the brain controls balance + coordination?

Answer 10

Cerebellum

Question 11

Which lobe of the cerebrum controls auditory perception + speech?

Answer 11

Temporal Lobe