Neuroanatomy Lab Practice Problems

Which of the following descriptors apply to grey matter?

comprised of neuron cell bodies, superficial in the brain, found in clusters in the superficial spinal cord

What is the function of the diencephalon?

receives sensory input and relays it to the appropriate regions

What is the function of the brain stem?

spinal cord and the rest of the brain

What is the function of the cerebrum?

higher brain functions such as reasoning, abstract thought, and language

What is the function of the cerebellum?

coordinates the rate, range, and direction of movements

Which lobe of the brain is not visible superficially?

insula

Select the lobes of the brain

temporal, parietal, occipital, frontal, insula

olfactory bulb

coronal

temporal

What symptoms might you see in a person with a cerebellar lesion?

They may have difficulty performing rapid alternating movements.

In diseases where the blood brain barrier is damaged which of the following cell types is most affected?

astrocytes

What is the most superficial layer out of the meningeal layers?

dura mater

What is the deepest layer out of the meningeal layers?

pia mater

What is the middle layer out of the meningeal layers?

arachnoid mater