Q: The _____   is a vertical sheet of white matter that bifurcates in its anterior portion and thus…

A: Thalamus is referred to as the gray matter of the diencephalon in the brain responsible for carrying…

Q: Which of the following is part of the ventricular system associated with the mesencephalon?

A: The ventricular system is a set of fluid-filled interconnected spaces that are filled with…

Q: Which of these locations in the forebrain is the master control center for homeostasis through the…

A: The control and coordination of the body in humans occur by two systems: the nervous system and the…

Q: NOTE THESE ARE ALL ONE QUESTION GROUP and need to be answered as such   Identify the term that does…

A: Parasympathetic tone dictates normal activity of digestive track and urinary system. It slows the…

Q: The outermost covering of the meninges is a. arachnoid mater. b. arachnoid villi. c. dura mater. d.…

A: The brain is placed in  the bony wrapping called the cranium. The cranium safeguards the brain from…

Q: An advantage of the blood–brain barrier is that it keeps out most ______. A disadvantage is that it…

A: The BBB is a highly selective semipermeable layer that separates cerebral capillary blood from the…

Q: The ______ regulates heartbeat, breathing, and blood pressure. a. cerebrum b. diencephalon c.…

A: The brain is composed of three main parts: the forebrain (cerebrum), midbrain(thalamus, limbic…

Q: Increased sympathetic activity A. dilation of blood vessels in skin and viscera B. Constriction of…

A: The nervous system is made up of central and peripheral nervous system. The master organ brain and…

Q: The PNS is comprised of cranial nerves and A. sensory nerves B. the brain C. spinal nerves

A: The Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) is one of the two main divisions of the nervous system, the…

Q: The diseased brain of an Alzheimer's patient is characterized by:   A. Clumps of amyloid plaque…

A: Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia and classified as major neurodegenerative…

Q: Increased blood pressure is detected by the baroreceptors in the carotid artery and aortic arch…

A: We know that Neural control of the cardiovascular system involves two nerve centers- the…

Q: A ganglia refers to A. a collection of neural cells that lie outside the central nervous system B. a…

A: Since you have asked multiple questions, we will solve the first question for you. If you want any…

Q: Respiratory arrest would most likely result from a tumor of the:- a. pons. b. midbrain. c. thalamus.…

A: Respiratory arrest is a condition that is characterised by shortness of breath or the person stops…

Q: Which of the following is most correct: A. Most spinal nerves contain both somatic and autonomic…

A: Somatic and autonomic nervous system are the branches of peripheral nervous system. SNS is…

Q: The sympathetic nervous system that acts in the same manner as epinephrine (adrenaline) does the…

A: Epinephrine is also called adrenaline. It is a hormone secreted by the adrenal gland. It is released…

Q: Seizures arise due to abnormal asynchronous electrical discharges from millions of neurons in the…

A: A seizure is a sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain. It can cause changes in…

Q: What brain region(s) is/are responsible for inhibiting muscle tone in the neck and core during REM…

A: The tension in a relaxed muscle or the resistance seen by the examiner during passive stretching of…

Q: Which of the following statements regarding infections of the nervous system is inaccurate?a.…

A: Which of the following statements regarding infections of the nervous system is inaccurate?

Q: During adolescence, the _______ matures before the ______ in the brain. A. Cerebellum; Amygdala B.…

A: Adolescence is characterized by physical and psychological rapid growth and development. The human…

Q: The thalamus and hypothalamus are parts of the a. cerebrum. b. cerebellum. c. diencephalon. d. brain…

A: The brain is a powerful organ that regulates all the functioning of the body. The brain is enclosed…

Q: Strokes are often caused by ________. a. neurodegeneration b. blood clots or burst blood vessels c.…

A: Stroke symptoms include:  Paralysis Numbness or weakness in the arm, face, and leg, especially on…

Q: name the structure. A. lateral ventricle b. third ventricle c. interventricular foramen d. cerebral…

A: The figure shows a view of the ventricular system with the brain of a mammal. The arrows pointing to…

Q: Predict the symptoms (both sensory and motor) you might experience if you suffered an injury to each…

A: Median nerve: Numbness and weakness in the hand. Unable to flex the wrist and fingers. A tingling…

Q: What type of fluids are cerebrospinal fluid, mucus, and synovial fluid? A. intracellular B. None…

A: 80% of Human body is made up of water. Water along with nutrients makes body fluids. There are…

Q: Activation of the sympathetic nervous system causes: a. increased blood flow into the skin b. a…

A: The component of the peripheral nervous system that serves as a control system and generally…

Q: The ________ connects the two cerebral hemispheres. a. limbic system b. corpus callosum c.…

A: Cerebral hemispheres The brain is composed of two cerebral hemispheres, left hemisphere and right…

Q: Fill in the blank for A and B A. The vagus nerve is a so-called cranial nerve- it exists and enters…

A: A nerve is a bundle of many nerve fibers, or axons, that are bound together by connective tissue and…

Q: Select all that apply to the permanent effects of spinal cord injury   a. patients with a cervical…

A: Refers to the damage to the spinal cord as a result of trauma from an accident or a degenerative…

Q: You are called to t treat a patient who fell and landed on their head. The pupils are equal and…

A: 1) Brain injuries involve damage to the brain that modifies its typical operation.   2) There are…

Q: All of the following are true concerning cerebrospinal fluid EXCEPT     A.It is located in the…

A: CSF or cerebrospinal fluid is a clear and colorless fluid present in the tissues that surrounds the…

Q: Neurologist consulted an elderly patient with complaints about the difficulty of the neck movements,…

A: The patient mentioned above has been experiencing difficulty in the neck movements, numbness and…

Q: the largest division of the human brain which mediates the brain's most complex function (is..…

A: Central nervous system is the part of of human neural system. It consists of brain and spinal cord…

Q: An examiner shines a bright light into the patient's left eye. The left pupil constricts and dilates…

A: The eye is a vital organ that allows us to see. It is capable of detecting light, seeing, and…

Q: Neurotransmission is the way that brain cells communicate, and the bulk of those communications…

A: Neural transmission also known as synaptic transmission or neurotransmission is the process by which…

Q: The return to consciousness is accompanied by: It may have more than one response. c. Increased…

A: The question is asking about the physiological changes that occur when a person returns to…

Q: In the autonomic nervous system, AChEls will increase activity of the: a. parasympathetic activity…

A: AchEls are acetylcholinesterase inhibitors which inhibit the enzyme acetylcholinesterase from…

Q: Mark the following statements about the brain as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it…

A: “Since you have posted a question with multiple sub-parts, we will solve the first three sub-parts…