BIOD 152 Module 2 Exam
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BIOD 152 Module 2 Exam
- This is the most superficial layer of the brain meninges
Answer: Dura Mater (Menix)
- This layer of the meninges is tightly attached to the brain.
Answer: Pia mater (Menix)
- The fissure separates the right and left cerebral hemispheres.
Answer: median
- The fissure separates the cerebrum from the cerebellum.
Answer: Transverse
- Describe the function of the brain ventricles.
Answer: There are four ventricles in the interior of the brain, chambers filled with cerebrospinal fluid which is produced there. Once formed the CSF circulates through the ventricles and into the subarachnoid space bathing and floating the brain.
- What is the purpose of the blood-brain barrier? Describe its maintenance from a cellular
level.Answer: The blood-brain barrier is a diffusion barrier which prevents most particles from entering the central nervous system tissue, keeping the brain and spinal cord separate from general blood circulation. The blood-brain barrier is formed by the relatively impermeable brain capillaries, due to the glial cells astrocytes. Maintenance of the blood-brain-barrier is important to provide a stable chemical environment for the nervous system.
7. All the following are functions of the hypothalamus except:
Answer: Relays sensory impulses to the cerebrum
- This ventricle is located anterior to the cerebellum.
Answer: fourth
- What is the largest portion of the brain?
Answer: Cerebrum
- This region of the brain acts to coordinate multiple sources of sensory information.
Answer: Association area
- This region of the brain controls decision making skills
Answer: Frontal lobe
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