Damage to the Corpora Quadrigemina Would Interfere with

question 63

Multiple Choice

Damage to the corpora quadrigemina would interfere with

• A)control of muscle tone.
• B)regulation of body temperature.
• C)visual and auditory reflex movements of the head and neck.
• D)subconscious control of skeletal muscles of the upper limbs.
• E)control of breathing.

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Definitions:

Peripheral Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System consists of the nerves and ganglia outside the brain and spinal cord, responsible for transmitting signals to and from the central nervous system.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, which integrates information and coordinates bodily functions and activities.

Microtubules

Cylindrical structures made of tubulin proteins, important for cell shape, division, and intracellular transport.

Proteins

Large, complex molecules essential for the structure, function, and regulation of the body's tissues and organs.