Exam 3: Structure of the Nervous System

During the first phase of development, progenitor cells in the ____________ located just outside the wall of the neural tube, divide, making new progenitor cells.

The _______ is the most caudal portion of the brain stem.

On the 28th day of embryonic development, the human brain resembles a

The pons is located

The two halves of the cerebral cortex are interconnected by the _______.

The parietal lobe would be considered ____________ to the temporal lobe.

Interruption of the flow of CSF through the brain ventricles results in

Damage to the amygdala would be expected to alter

The cerebral cortex has a grayish-tan appearance because

The _______ is named for its resemblance to a seahorse.

Cessation of respiration would be expected following damage to the

The nose is ___________ whereas the back of the head is __________.

Which of the following is true regarding the functions performed by the left and right hemispheres?

Describe two features that function to protect the brain from external injury.

The ___________ layer(s) is/are missing from the meninges in the peripheral nervous system.

The process of _______ refers to the production of new neurons.

Describe the primary functions performed by the left and right hemispheres and give an example of each function.

Which of the following terms and shapes are NOT a correct match?

Describe the structures that comprise the limbic system and briefly discuss the function of this system.

Which of the following terms belong together?