When a Nurse Is Teaching About the Transverse Fiber Tract

question 22

Multiple Choice

When a nurse is teaching about the transverse fiber tract that connects the two cerebral hemispheres, what term should the nurse use?

• A) Peduncle
• B) Corpus callosum
• C) Basal ganglia
• D) Pons

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Definitions:

Phrenology

A now-discredited theory that suggested the shape and size of the cranium could be used to infer character traits and mental abilities.

Daniel Kish

An expert in human echolocation and mobility for blind individuals, known for teaching ways to navigate using sound.

Cell Body

The part of a neuron that contains the nucleus; the cell’s life-support center.

Myelin Sheath

A fatty layer that envelops and insulates nerve fibers, enhancing the speed and efficiency of electrical signal transmission along neurons.