MOD #3 STUDY GUIDE

Question 1

AS PART OF THE BRAIN, WHAT DOES THE CEREBRUM DO?

Answer 1

initiation of movement, coordination of movement, temperature, touch, vision, hearing, judgment, reasoning, problem solving, emotions, and learning.

Question 2

AS PART OF THE BRAIN, WHAT DOES THE CEREBELLUM DO?

Answer 2

The cerebellum receives information from the sensory systems, the spinal cord, and other parts of the brain and then regulates motor movements.

Question 3

WHAT DOES THE BRAIN STEM DO?

Answer 3

The brainstem has many basic functions, including regulation of heart rate, breathing, sleeping, and eating. It also plays a role in conduction.

Question 4

WHAT DOES THE SPINAL CORD DO?

Answer 4

It is a highway of communication from the brain, sending messages to other parts of the body including instructing muscles that control movement.
It also carries sensory information back to the brain.

Question 5

A deep state of prolonged unconsciousness

Answer 5

Coma

Question 6

A loss of blood flow to part of the brain, which damages brain tissue. CVAs are caused by blood clots and broken blood vessels in the brain.

Answer 6

CVA–Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)