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Which part of the brain connects to the spinal cord and assists in breathing, heart rhythm, vision, and consciousness?

Medulla oblangata

Which lobe of the brain is the outer layer of the cerebrum and controls higher mental functions?

Cerebral cortex

Which part of the brain contains the thalamus, hypothalamus, and pituitary gland?

Diencephalon

Which lobe of the cerebrum controls voluntary muscle movement and is involved in emotions?

Frontal lobe

The membraneous covering of the brain and spinal cord is the

Meninges

Which of the following is the strong fibrous outer most layer of the meninges?

Dura mater

What do we call a groove or fissure on the surface of the brain?

Sulcus

A group of nerve cell bodies located along the pathway of a nerve are known as

Ganglion

Combining form of spilt

Schiz/o

Combing form means "fear" or "worry"

Anxi/o

Combining form means speech

Phas/o

Combining form pertains to stupor, numbness, or sleep?

Narc/o

The combining form somn/o relates to?

Sleep

Combining form pertains to sensation or perception?

Esthesi/o

Combing form means the "entire brain"

Encephal/o

Combining form means glue

Gli/o

Combining form means mind, soul, or emotion

Thym/i or thym/o

Combining form dur/o means

Hard

Prefix for half

Hemi

The --- system consists of the brain and spinal cord

Central nervous

The ---- root carries sensory impulses to the spinal cord

Dorsal

The whitish cordlike structure the transmits stimuli from the central nervous system to another area of the body and vice versa is a

Nerve

Toe movement elicited by manipulation in a neurologic test performed on the sole of the foot to indicate injury to the brain or spinal nerves is called the

Babinski sign

Excision of part of the cranium to access the brain is known as a

Craniectomy

Which lobe of the brain is the back portion of the cerebrum that controls vision?

Occipital lobe