Comprehension Check 3.1:Structure Of The Vertabrate Nervous System

Question 1

The term meaning towards the stomach side is ——– and its opposite is ——-.

Answer 1

Ventral……dorsal

Question 2

The term meaning towards the midline is —— , and its opposite is ——.

Answer 2

Medial…..lateral

Question 3

If two structures are on the same side of the body, they are ——- to each other. If they are on the opposite sides , they are ——-.

Answer 3

Ipsilateral……contralateral

Question 4

A plane that shows structures as viewed from the left of the right side is called what?

Answer 4

Sagittal

Question 5

What is the difference between the dorsal and ventral roots of the spinal cord?

Answer 5

The dorsal roots contain sensory input and ventral roots continue motor output.

Question 6

Why do most cold remedies increase heart rate and blood pressure?

Answer 6

These drugs block the parasympathetic nervous system.

Question 7

Of the following,which one is part of the forebrain?

Answer 7

Hippocampus

Question 8

The pituitary gland is attached to which brain structure?

Answer 8

Hypothalamus