Exam 9: The Nervous System

This 1-inch section of the brain controls the breathing rhythm and heart rate.

The area of the cerebral cortex that sends messages to the skeletal muscles in order to control voluntary movement is known as the ________.

The ________ continually senses and adjusts our body systems to maintain homeostasis.

The NFL has stated that about one in four football players will exhibit signs of cognitive impairment as a result of repeated trauma to the brain. Which of the following is a result of such repeated trauma?

A very deep groove that runs between the right and left cerebral hemispheres is called the ________.

Wow! That medicine really tasted bitter! In which lobe of the cerebrum did you consciously think about that?

Inflammation of the protective coverings of the brain and spinal cord is known as ________.

Professor Morningstar has developed a terrific new antibiotic to be taken orally in water-based syrup, but it is not working against bacterial meningitis. Based on the information in this chapter, can you suggest a reason? Can you suggest a solution to the problem using the information in the textbook?

When you ride your bike to class, which area of the cerebrum are you using to move your leg muscles?