Human Anatomy & Physiology (2nd Edition)
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Author: Erin C. Amerman
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 12, Problem 8CYR
Which statement about the cranial meninges is true?
a. The subdural space is between the dura and the arachnoid mater.
b. The arachnoid mater closely follows the contours of the cerebral gyri and sulci.
c. The pia mater is the tough outer meninx.
d. The subarachnoid space is between the dura and the arachnoid mater.
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Chapter 12 Solutions
Human Anatomy & Physiology (2nd Edition)
Ch. 12.1 - What types of functions are performed by the CNS?Ch. 12.1 - Prob. 2QCCh. 12.1 - Prob. 3QCCh. 12.1 - 4. What is the neural tube?
Ch. 12.1 - Prob. 5QCCh. 12.2 - Prob. 1QCCh. 12.2 - Prob. 2QCCh. 12.2 - Which component of the diencephalon performs each...Ch. 12.2 - Describe the basic anatomical arrangement of the...Ch. 12.2 - What is the primary function of the cerebellum?
Ch. 12.2 - Prob. 6QCCh. 12.2 - Prob. 7QCCh. 12.2 - What are the general functions of the reticular...Ch. 12.3 - Which two body systems coordinate the maintenance...Ch. 12.3 - Which branch of the PNS controls most of the bodys...Ch. 12.3 - Prob. 3QCCh. 12.3 - Prob. 4QCCh. 12.3 - Prob. 5QCCh. 12.3 - What type of rhythm does human sleep follow?...Ch. 12.3 - 7. What is an electroencephalogram? What is the...Ch. 12.4 - 1. What is cognition? Which part of the brain is...Ch. 12.4 - What is cerebral lateralization? Which functions...Ch. 12.4 - 3. Define language in the context of neurology....Ch. 12.4 - Explain the differences between declarative memory...Ch. 12.4 - 5. How do immediate, short-term, and long-term...Ch. 12.4 - Prob. 6QCCh. 12.5 - 1. What are the three meninges, from superficial...Ch. 12.5 - 2. What are the three spaces (potential and...Ch. 12.5 - Prob. 3QCCh. 12.5 - Prob. 4QCCh. 12.5 - 5. What two factors create the blood brain...Ch. 12.5 - Prob. 6QCCh. 12.6 - Prob. 1QCCh. 12.6 - List and describe the three spinal meninges.Ch. 12.6 - Prob. 3QCCh. 12.6 - Prob. 4QCCh. 12.6 - What is the cauda equina?Ch. 12.6 - Prob. 6QCCh. 12.6 - Prob. 7QCCh. 12.6 - Prob. 8QCCh. 12.7 - 1. Where are the posterior columns and their two...Ch. 12.7 - Prob. 2QCCh. 12.7 - How are touch and pain processed by the cerebral...Ch. 12.7 - 4. How is the processing of olfactory stimuli...Ch. 12.8 - What is the main difference between the...Ch. 12.8 - Where do the fibers of the corticospinal tracts...Ch. 12.8 - Where do upper motor neurons reside, and what are...Ch. 12.8 - What are the two parts of the basal nuclei...Ch. 12.8 - What is the overall function of the cerebellum?Ch. 12.8 - Trace the overall voluntary movement pathway from...Ch. 12 - The central nervous system is responsible for: a....Ch. 12 - Mark the following statements about the brain as...Ch. 12 - 3. Which of the following is not one of the basal...Ch. 12 - 4. Which statement about cerebral white matter is...Ch. 12 - Mark the following statements about the cerebral...Ch. 12 - The central sulcus separates the: a. parietal and...Ch. 12 - 7. Match the term on the left with its correct...Ch. 12 - Which statement about the cranial meninges is...Ch. 12 - Prob. 9CYRCh. 12 - Prob. 10CYRCh. 12 - Mark the following statements about the spinal...Ch. 12 - Fill in the blanks: The tracts of the posterior...Ch. 12 - Which parts of the body have the greatest amount...Ch. 12 - Which of the following statements is false? a. The...Ch. 12 - Fill in the blanks: The cell bodies of upper motor...Ch. 12 - Label the following components of the...Ch. 12 - Mark the following statements on the role of the...Ch. 12 - Which of the following somatic sensations is not...Ch. 12 - 19. Fill in the blanks: The two components of the...Ch. 12 - 20. Which of the following statements is false?
a....Ch. 12 - 21. Match the term on the left with its correct...Ch. 12 - 22. The part of the brain responsible for the...Ch. 12 - Fill in the blanks: Declarative memories are...Ch. 12 - Prob. 24CYRCh. 12 - Huntingtons disease is characterized by a loss of...Ch. 12 - How could you tell the difference between an...Ch. 12 - Why do injuries to the hippocampus interfere with...Ch. 12 - Ms. Norris is brought to the emergency department...Ch. 12 - Prob. 2AYKACh. 12 - Prob. 3AYKACh. 12 - A new diet wonder drug is designed to block the...Ch. 12 - Prob. 5AYKB
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