Chapter 5 Part 4

Question 1

Responsible for consciousness

Answer 1

Reticular formation

Question 2

Core

Answer 2

Tegmentum

Question 3

Part of the brainstem responsible for motor movement control/coordination

Answer 3

Inferior olivary nucleus

Question 4

Part of the brainstem responsible for flexor tone

Answer 4

Red nucleus

Question 5

Part of the brainstem responsible for superior (vision) and inferior (hearing) colliculi

Answer 5

Tectum

Question 6

Surface

Answer 6

Non-tegmental

Question 7

Part of the brainstem responsible for motor movement error correction

Answer 7

Ventral pons

Question 8

Locked-in-syndrome is caused by damage to the ____

Answer 8

Pons

Question 9

Part of the brain responsible for planning, monitoring, and correction of motor movement using sensory feedback

Answer 9

Cerebellum

Question 10

What are some tests we use to see if the cerebellum is working?

Answer 10

Finger to nose test, Diadochokinesia, uncoordinated, sloppy movement may have damage

Question 11

Inability to perform rapid, alternating movements of hands or mouth

Answer 11

Diadochokinesia

Question 12

Fast, involuntary eye movements either side to side or up to down

Answer 12

Nystagmus

Question 13

Slurred or scanning (broken into syllables) speech

Answer 13

Ataxic dysarthria

Question 14

Damage to the vermis (part of the cerebellum)

Answer 14

Vermal syndrome

Question 15

1 side of the cerebellum is damaged

Answer 15

Cerebellar hemispheral syndrome

Question 16

No cerebellum

Answer 16

Cerebella agenesis

Question 17

Progressive and genetic. Starts at 8-14, median age of death 35 years; slurred speech, poor coordination, scoliosis, and heart issues

Answer 17

Friedreich’s ataxia