The cardiac center and vasomotor center are located in the  

What do we mean when we call the Thalamus the “gatekeeper”? What would happen if the Thalamus were unable to perform this function?

If a patient is unable to coordinate the complex activities involved in producing speech, what part of their brain is most likely damaged?

Briefly explain how Sarin nerve gas works.  Which cells in the body are affected?  Which enzyme does it specifically affect and how does that affect the body?  How does it affect the enzyme (what is the mechanism of its action)? [3 pts]

Hemispheric Lateralization means that…

Cilia and flagella are composed of which cytoskeletal element(s)?  Microvilli are composed of which cytoskeletal element(s) [1 pt]

When pyruvate enters the mitochondrion and forms acetyl CoA, what else is produced? [1 pt]

Which area(s) of the brain is/are similar to other mammals?

Describe the brain’s role in the maintenance of body temperature (be sure to include the specific part of the brain).  How is the brain involved in developing a fever?    

List two of the four functions of the extracellular matrix. [1 pt]