Internal Structure of the Brainstem (WEEK 6)

Question 1

what is distinctive of an upper midbrain cross section

Answer 1

red nucleus

oculomotor nerve

Question 2

what is distinctive of an upper medulla cross section

Answer 2

olive

Question 3

Which cortex receives direct sensory input without an interposed thalamic connection

Answer 3

Olfactory cortex

Question 4

The amygdala is connected to the hippocampus via the

Answer 4

Stria terminalis

Question 5

Occlusion of which artery is likely to cause aphasia

Answer 5

Middle cerebral artery

Question 6

Dysarthria is

Answer 6

A motor speech disorder caused by impaired control of the muscles responsible for speech

Question 7

The hypoglossal nucleus is most clearly seen in a cross-section at what level of the brainstem

Answer 7

Upper medulla

Question 8

functions of CSF

Answer 8

Protection
buoyancy
excretion of waste products
endocrine medium for the brain