Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Forebrain

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the forebrain?

• A) It is the portion of the brain that is farthest from the spinal cord.
• B) It includes the tectum, the tegmentum, and the cerebral peduncles.
• C) It consists of the medulla, cerebellum, and pons.
• D) It insulates axons and helps electrical signals travel faster down the axon.

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Definitions:

Amylase

An enzyme found in saliva and pancreatic fluid that helps in the digestion of carbohydrates by breaking them down into sugars.

Pancreatitis

Inflammation of the pancreas, which can cause severe abdominal pain and is often associated with excessive alcohol consumption or gallstones.

Cholangiopancreatography

A medical imaging technique used to visualize the bile ducts and the pancreatic duct.

Pancreatic Amylase

An enzyme produced by the pancreas that aids in digesting carbohydrates by breaking down starches into sugars.