Question

9) Which cell is the primary functional and anatomical component of the central nervous system? ___________________

10) The cerebellum processes information directly from what area(s)?

a.Cerebral cortex and brain stem

b.Lower motor and sensory neurons

c.The PNS

d.All of the above

e.None of the above

11) What structure in the cerebellum that, if affected by large lesions or increased ICP, will swell and cause death due to suppression of respiration?

12) What structure separates the anterior cerebellar lobe from the posterior cerebellar lobe?

Answer 1

9) The neurons are the primary functional and anatomical component of the cental nervous system. Their responsibility is to generate and transmit nerve impulses.

10) The cerebellum processes information directly from cerebral cortex and brain stem(a).

11) The cerebellar tonsils, on the inferior surface of cerebellum, becomes swell and cause death when affected with large lesions with elevated intracranial pressure and compress the medulla.