Gyri Are Made Because

question 16

Multiple Choice

Gyri are made because

• A) the white matter enlarges faster than the gray matter.
• B) the cerebellum grows faster than the cerebrum.
• C) the hypothalamus is larger than the epithalamus.
• D) the gray matter grows faster than the white matter.
• E) the lobes of the cerebellum are not symmetrical.

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Definitions:

Circulatory Pathway

The route taken by blood as it circulates through the body, delivering oxygen and nutrients while removing waste products.

Brain

The complex central nervous system organ located in the skull, responsible for processing sensory information, regulating bodily functions, and facilitating cognition and consciousness.

Anterior Tibial Artery

A blood vessel that carries oxygen-rich blood to the front part of the lower leg.

Dorsalis Pedis Artery

An artery located on the dorsum of the foot that supplies blood to the area, commonly palpated in order to assess peripheral circulation.