Ch. 12 The Central Nervous System
Chapter 11, Problem 18
Describe the stages of sleep and outline the order in which we progress through these stages during a typical night's sleep
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a. Contrast unipolar, bipolar, and multipolar neurons structurally.
b. Indicate where each is most likely to be found.
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a. Make a rough drawing of the lateral aspect of the left cerebral hemisphere.
b. You may be thinking, 'But I just can't draw!' So, name the hemisphere involved with most people's ability to draw.
c. On your drawing, locate the following areas and provide the major function of each: primary motor cortex, premotor cortex, somatosensory association cortex, primary somatosensory cortex, visual and auditory areas, prefrontal cortex, Wernicke's and Broca's areas.
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Explain how the cerebellum is physically connected to the brain stem.
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a. How is cerebrospinal fluid formed and drained? Describe its pathway within and around the brain.
b What happens if CSF does not drain properly? Why is this consequence more harmful in adults?
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Describe the functional problems that would be experienced by a person in which these fiber tracts have been cut:
a. lateral spinothalamic,
b. ventral and dorsal spinocerebellar,
c. tectospinal.
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Robert, a brilliant computer analyst, suffered a blow to his anterior skull from a falling rock while mountain climbing. Shortly thereafter, it was obvious to his coworkers that his behavior had undergone a dramatic change. Although previously a smart dresser, he was now unkempt. One morning, he was observed defecating into the wastebasket. Which region of Robert's brain was affected by the cranial blow?
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