The centers in the pons that modify the activity of the respiratory rhythmicity centers in the medulla oblongata are the (a) apneustic and pneumotaxic centers, (b) inferior and superior peduncles,(c) cardiac and vasomotor centers, (d) gracile nucleus and cuneate nucleus.

Other than serving as a conduction pathway, what is a major function of the pons? Why is the medulla oblongata the most vital part of the brain?

Multiple ChoiceMore than one choice may apply.Choose the proper term to respond to the statements describing various brain areas.a. cerebellumb. corpora quadrigeminac. corpus callosumd. hypothalamuse. medullaf. midbraing. ponsh. thalamusBrain area most concerned with equilibrium, body posture, and coordination of motor activity.

What anatomical and functional changes in the brain are linked to alterations that occur with aging?

The pons contains (a) sensory and motor nuclei for six cranial nerves, (b) nuclei concerned with control of blood pressure, (c) tracts that link the cerebellum with the brainstem, (d) no ascending or descending tracts, (e) both a and b.

Damage to the vestibular nucleus would lead to (a) loss of sight, (b) loss of hearing, (c) inability to sense pain, (d) difficulty in maintaining balance, (e) inability to swallow.

Coordination of learned movement patterns at the subconscious level is performed by (a) the cerebellum,(b) the substantia nigra, (c) association fibers, (d) the hypothalamus.

Briefly summarize the overall function of the cerebellum.

A police officer has just stopped Bill on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. The officer asks Bill to walk the yellow line on the road and then to place the tip of his index finger on the tip of his nose. How would these activities indicate Bill's level of sobriety? Which part of the brain is being tested by these activities?