Which of the following statements is true regarding the function of the brain?

Basal ganglia are responsible for controlling voluntary movements

Hypothalamus controls temperature and regulates sleep

Temporal lobe controls sensations and visual reception

Cerebellum is the center for speech and emotions

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A.   The basal ganglia play a crucial role in initiating and coordinating voluntary movements, and their dysfunction is associated with disorders such as Parkinson's disease.
B.   The hypothalamus does regulate temperature and sleep, but it also regulates other critical functions like hunger, thirst, and hormone release, making this statement incomplete.
C.   The parietal lobe primarily handles sensations and the occipital lobe is mainly involved in visual reception.
D.   The cerebellum primarily manages coordination and balance. Speech and emotional regulation are functions of other parts of the brain, such as the frontal and temporal lobes.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Hormonal changes can occur, but they typically do not cause significant vasodilation or hypotension in the elderly.
B. Atrophy of the muscles causing venous insufficiency. While venous insufficiency can occur in aging, muscle atrophy is not the primary factor in this issue.
C. Peripheral blood vessels become more rigid producing a rise in systolic blood pressure. This is a common and expected finding in the elderly due to arteriosclerosis, leading to increased systolic blood pressure.
D. The inferior vena cava does not typically narrow with age, and varicosities are more likely due to vein elasticity changes, not narrowing.

A. 24 B. 12 C. 15 D. 6

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. A score of 24 would indicate a fully alert and responsive patient. The Glasgow Coma Scale ranges from 3 (deep coma) to 15 (fully awake).
B. A score of 12 indicates a moderate level of consciousness, not a coma.
C. A score of 15 indicates that the patient is fully conscious and alert.
D. A score of 6 indicates a coma and represents a very low level of consciousness, with minimal responses to stimuli.

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