The nurse is educating a client on different areas of the brain. The nurse recognizes that which of the following statements concerning areas of the brain is correct?

The basal ganglia are responsible for controlling voluntary movement

Motor pathways of the spinal cord and brainstem synapse in the thalamus

The cerebellum is the center for speech and emotions

The hypothalamus controls body temperature and regulates sleep

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A.   The basal ganglia are involved in motor control and learning but not specifically in controlling voluntary movement.
B.   Motor pathways do not directly synapse in the thalamus; the thalamus serves as a relay station for sensory information.
C.   The cerebellum is primarily involved in coordination, balance, and muscle control, not in speech and emotions.
D.   The hypothalamus plays a crucial role in regulating body temperature, controlling hunger, thirst, fatigue, and regulating sleep cycles.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. The Cowper gland, also known as the bulbourethral gland, secretes a thin, milky alkaline fluid that neutralizes acidity in the urethra and enhances sperm viability.
B. The prostate gland secretes a milky, slightly acidic fluid that nourishes and protects sperm, contributing to semen volume.
C. The bulbourethral gland (Cowper gland) is responsible for producing the thin, alkaline fluid that neutralizes the urethra and enhances sperm viability.
D. The median sulcus refers to a groove or depression on the surface of an organ and is not associated with secretion in the reproductive system.

A. Asymmetry with one side hanging lower than the other B. Marked tenderness on palpation C. Easy sliding of scrotal contents when palpated D. Presence of small, firm, non-tender, yellowish nodules

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Asymmetry of the scrotum is often normal; one side may hang lower than the other without indicating pathology.
B. Marked tenderness on palpation could suggest inflammation or infection but doesn’t necessarily indicate abnormality in all cases.
C. Easy sliding of scrotal contents is a normal finding; the testes should move easily within the scrotum.
D. The presence of small, firm, non-tender, yellowish nodules could indicate an abnormal finding such as sebaceous cysts or other nodules that may require further evaluation.

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Correct Answer is A

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Correct Answer is D

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