nursing science three

Question 1

What are meninges

Answer 1

3 layers surrounding the brain and spinal cord

Question 2

What are the three parts of the brainstem

Answer 2

midbrain, pons and medulla oblongata

Question 3

What is the midbrain responsible for

Answer 3

reflex center for visual activities

Question 4

what is the pons responsible for

Answer 4

connects the left and right hemispheres, and contains vital center to assist in control of breathing

Question 5

what is the medulla oblongata responsible for

Answer 5

contains several nuclei that control vital functions, cardiovascular center, respiratory center, vomitting center

Question 6

What is the RAS responsible for

Answer 6

vital in maintaining consciousness, can filter out uncessary information to enable concentration.

Question 7

What are three main functions of the cerebellum

Answer 7

smooths and coordinates contractions of skeletal muscles, regulates posture and balance and coordination of skilled movement

Question 8

What is the epithalamus responsible for

Answer 8

contains pineal gland which produces the hormone melatonin which induces sleep.

Question 9

what is the thalamus responsible for

Answer 9

major relay station for sensory and motor impulses travelling to the cerebral cortex

Question 10

What is the hypothalamus responsible for

Answer 10

produces several hormones and controls the pituitary gland, regulates body temp, regulates behavioral and eating patterns