Which of the following best describes the cerebral arterial circle (circle of Willis)?
A) A short anastomosis found in the cerebellum
B) An anastomosis surrounding the pituitary gland
C) Formed by the superior and inferior sagittal sinuses
D) An anastomosis circling the entire cortex
E) A portal system connecting the hypothalamus with the anterior pituitary
B
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Which of the following types of stimuli is sensed using encapsulated nerve endings?
a) pain b) tickle c) temperature d) itch e) vibration
The medial partition between the lateral ventricles is (the)
A) arachnoid villi. B) diaphragma sellae. C) intermediate mass. D) septum pellucidum. E) None of the answers are correct.
The largest region of the brain, and the region where all conscious thought processes and intellectual functions originate, is the ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
"Dual innervation of effectors" refers to the innervation of the same effector organs by somatic and autonomic nerves
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.