Exam 12: The Central Nervous System

A patient is admitted to the rehabilitation unit five days after having a stroke. The nurse assesses his muscle strength and determines that he has right-sided weakness. Based on this assessment data, what part of the brain was injured?

Robert was helping his son work on the son's car when he temporarily lost the ability to speak in a normal manner and had difficulty handing his son the requested tools. This episode lasted for several minutes and then he was himself again. Robert's son insisted that his dad see his doctor after this episode. What might be the doctor's diagnosis of Robert's episode and what could be the cause?

What is the role of the pineal gland in the sleep-wake cycle?

Which of the following structures is probably NOT directly involved in memory?

Which of the following is NOT a role of the basal nuclei?

Second-order neurons of ascending pathways that contribute to sensory perception terminate in the_________ .

Which of the following generalizations does NOT describe the cerebral cortex?

Describe how the function of a particular brain area is known.

Embryonic damage to the mesencephalon could result in improper formation of the midbrain.

The brain stem consists of the _________.

Arachnoid granulations are knoblike projections that protrude superiorly through the __________ mater to absorb cerebrospinal fluid into venous blood.

List seven homeostatic roles of the hypothalamus.

REM sleep begins about 90 minutes after sleep begins.

A small child is admitted to the hospital with a possible diagnosis of meningitis. What body fluid should they sample to confirm the diagnosis? Explain.

Which brain waves are uncommon for awake adults, but are common for children?

What type of cells line the ventricles of the brain?

Which of the following is the mildest consequence of traumatic brain injury?

The area of the cortex that is responsible for sensing a full bladder and the feeling that your lungs will burst when you hold your breath too long is the _________.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the CSF?

Which type of memory is exemplified by a racing heartbeat upon hearing a rattlesnake nearby?