Lobes and Cortexes
Cerebrum
What is the function of gyri and sulci in the brain?
Increase surface area
Which structure within the spinal cord contains cerebrospinal fluid?
Central Canal
Which structure of the brain is responsible for maintaining overall homeostasis of the body?
Hypothalamus
The central nervous system includes what 2 structures?
Brain and Spinal Cord
Which lobe processes and integrates sensory information?
Parietal Lobe
What fissure separates the temporal lobe from the parietal and frontal lobes?
Lateral Fissure
At what spinal level(s) does the spinal cord end?
L1-L2
What fissure separates the brain into left and right hemispheres?
Longitudinal
What is the name of the language deficit / condition caused by damage to the language association areas of the brain?
Aphasia
The occipital lobe is responsible for what type of stimuli?
Sight / vision
Which portion of the brain is responsible for determining and correcting motor error to coordinate movement?
Cerebellum
Which portion of the brainstem terminates as it transitions into the spinal cord?
Medulla oblongata
The cavities of the brain filled with cerebrospinal fluid are called...
Ventricles
Which cranial meninge lies in direct contract with the brain?
Pia Mater
The primary auditory cortex would be located in which lobe of the brain?
Temporal lobe
The hypothalamus is linked to what gland via the infundibulum?
Pituitary gland
Lateral horn
The white matter inside of the cerebellum is called...
Arbor Vitae
Unconsciously remembering how to ride a bike is an example of what type of memory?
Nondeclarative / procedural / skills
The gustatory cortex processes what kind of stimuli?
Taste
Which structure of the brain is responsible for learning and memory?
Hippocampus
What is the distal end of the spinal cord called?
Conis Medullaris
Name the 3 meninges of the brain from superficial to deep (excluding the spaces in between)
Dura, Arachnoid, Pia
Which structure of the brain is commonly damaged with Parkinson's Disease?
Basal Nuclei