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The adult human brain contains almost_______ percent of the body's neural tissue. Male brains are typically ______ compared to female brains.
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The adult human brain contains almost_______ percent of the body's neural tissue. Male brains are typically ______ compared to female brains. 97 Percent, Larger
What are the four main divisions of the adult brain? Cerebellum, Diencephalon, Midbrain, Pons,
The tracts that connect the cerebellum to the brain stem are located in the _______. Pons.
Automatic centers that control blood pressure, heart rate, and digestion are located in the ________. Medulla Oblongata.
Sensory information is processed and relayed to the cerebrum by the _______. Thalamus.
A neural cortex is found on the surface of the ________. Cerebrum.
The ______ provides the principal link between the nervous and endocrine systems. Hypothalamus
The thin partition that separates the first and second ventricles is the septum ________. Pellucidum
Each lateral ventricle communicates with the third ventricle through a(n) Interventricular Foreamen
The third and fourth ventricles are linked by a slender canal designated as the ______ aqueduct. Cerebral
The ventricle associated with the pons and upper medulla is the ________. Fourth
Specialized ______ cells form the secretory component of the choroid plexus. Ependymal
The dural sinuses are located in the dural ______. What structure is covered by many blood vessels and adheres tightly to the surface of the brain? _______ Folds, Pia mater
The brain requires a substantial blood supply. The vessels that deliver blood to the brain are located in the internal ______ and vertebral arteries. Carotid
The dural fold that projects into the longitudinal fissure between cerebral hemispheres is called the _________. Falx Cerebri.
Which antibiotic enters the CNS without difficulty because it easily crosses the blood brain barrier? Sulfadiazine.
Cerebrospinal fluid enters the subarachnoid space through the ______ and median apertures. Lateral
Cerebrospinal fluid enters the blood circulation at the ________ granulations. arachnoid
What helps to protect the brain? Blood brain barrier, bones of the skull. The cranial meninges, The CSF.
What contains spider web like network of cells and fibers through which cerebrospinal fluid flows? subarachnoid space
________ cells work to surround the capillaries of the choroid plexus, secrete CSF into the ventricles, removes waste products from CSF and adjust the composition of CSF. Ependymal
The cells that cover the outer surfaces of the CNS capillary endothelial cells are the _______. Astrocytes
____________ or "water on the brain" may result from blockage of CSF circulation or excessive CSF production. Hydrocephalus
The control of ________ rate and blood pressure is based on the medulla oblongata. heart
The white matter of the cerebellum forms the arbor vitae
The presence of many large, highly branched _________ cells in a sample of brain tissue indicates that it came from the cerebellar cortex. Purkinje
The cerebellum can be permanently damaged by stroke or temporarily affected by drugs or alcohol. The resulting disturbance in motor control is known as _________ ataxia
Parkinson's disease is the result of inadequate production of _______ by substantia nigra neurons. dopamine
After suffering a stroke, Mary finds that she cannot move her right arm. This would suggest that the stroke damage is in the area of the _______________lobe. Left frontal
The highest levels of information processing occur in the ____. Cerebrum
________ is a temporary cerebral disorder accompanied by abnormal movements, unusual sensations, and or inappropriate behavior. A seizure
A(n) ____________ is a printed record of the brain's electrical activity over a period of time. Electroencephalogram
_______ is a disorder affecting the ability to speak or read. Aphasia
__________ is a condition resulting from an inflammation of a facial nerve. Bell's palsay
Why is injury to the medulla oblongata frequently fatal? Controls the body's autonomic functions breathing, heart rate, digestion
A patient develops a clot that blocks the blood supply to the right cerebral hemisphere. What signs is thi Hypoglossal,
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