Ch.14 Exam review questions Flashcards
1
Q
Which of the following is a major region of the brain?
A
-cerebrum
-diencephalon
-cerebellum
-brain stem
2
Q
Which extensions of the dura mater separates the cerebrum from the cerebellum?
A
tentorium cerebelli
3
Q
What structures make up the brain stem?
A
midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata
4
Q
What structures make up the the diencephalon?
A
Epithalamus, thalamus, subthalamus, and hypothalamus
5
Q
What structure conducts nerve impulses between the two hemisphere of the cerebrum?
A
corpus callosum
6
Q
What part of the brain controls the heart rate and breathing rate?
A
medulla
7
Q
What part of the brain controls the body’s thermostat?
A
Hypothalamus
8
Q
What brain structure is most involved in waking up from your sleep?
A
Hypothalamus
