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Which region of the brain receives, processes, and filters sensory input before directing it to the appropriate regions of the cerebral cortex? 

How many lower motor neurons does the autonomic division utilize?

The majority of the cranial nerve nuclei are housed within which region of the brain?

What is the location of the primary motor area?

You have two containers of water, joined together by a narrow tube. Inside of this tube is a membrane which permits the passage of water, but nothing else. Container one has 30 mOsm of solute in solution, while container two has 10 mOsm of solute in solution. In which direction would you expect the water to move? Which container has a higher osmotic pressure?

Which neuroglial cells combine with capillaries to form the choroid plexus?

Which region(s) of the spinal cord houses the neurosomas of the parasympathetic division?

Which fiber tracts permit communication between the cerebral hemispheres? 

For each description, list the number of the cranial nerve that performs that function. You do not need to list any names: just #s 1 -12. You may use Roman numerals or standard numerals. No answer will be used more than once, and there is only one correct answer per letter. Motor control of the tongue  [answer1] Carries sensory information from eyes to brain [answer2] Associated with the senses of balance and hearing [answer3] Innervates the muscle of chewing [answer4]

Functions of the plasma membrane include all of the following, except: