neuroanatomy

Which of the following descriptors apply to grey matter?

found in clusters deep in the brain

superficial in the brain

comprised of neuron cell bodies

deep in the spinal cord

Cerebrum

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

Cerebellum

coordinates the rate, range, and direction of movements

Diencephalon

receives sensory input and relays it to the appropriate regions

Brain stem

relay point between the spinal cord and the rest of the brain

dura mater

most superficial layer

pia mater

deepest layer

arachnoid mater

sandwiched between pia and dura

Which lobe of the brain is not visible superficially?

insula (insular lobe)

what are the lobes of the brain

insula

temporal

occipital

parietal

frontal

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