Question 1

In the CNS,clusters of gray matter containing cell bodies are called

Accepted Answer

A) nuclei. 
B) pyramids. 
C) tracts. 
D) peduncles. 
E) ganglia. 
A) nuclei. 
B) pyramids. 
C) tracts. 
D) peduncles. 
E) ganglia.

Question 2

Which of the following activities would stimulate the reticular formation?

Accepted Answer

A) a warm bath 
B) a clock radio coming on in the morning 
C) a long lecture in a darkened auditorium 
D) eating a big meal 
E) getting a back rub 
A) a warm bath 
B) a clock radio coming on in the morning 
C) a long lecture in a darkened auditorium 
D) eating a big meal 
E) getting a back rub

Question 3

A person with a lesion in the brain exhibited the following manifestations: normal tension in skeletal muscle,disturbed fine motor control,exhibited tremors when reaching for objects.What part of the brain is most likely damaged?

Accepted Answer

A) the prefrontal lobe 
B) the frontal lobe 
C) the basal ganglia 
D) the pyramids 
E) the cerebellum 
A) the prefrontal lobe 
B) the frontal lobe 
C) the basal ganglia 
D) the pyramids 
E) the cerebellum

Question 4

The central nervous system develops from a flat mass of tissue called the neural

Accepted Answer

A) groove. 
B) tube. 
C) plate. 
D) crest. 
E) fold. 
A) groove. 
B) tube. 
C) plate. 
D) crest. 
E) fold.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a function of cerebrospinal fluid?

Accepted Answer

A) provides oxygen to CNS tissue 
B) provides nutrients to CNS tissue 
C) provides a protective cushion around the CNS 
D) protects the brain from rapid,jarring head movements 
A) provides oxygen to CNS tissue 
B) provides nutrients to CNS tissue 
C) provides a protective cushion around the CNS 
D) protects the brain from rapid,jarring head movements

Question 6

Which of the following would help to determine if the oculomotor nerve was damaged?

Accepted Answer

A) have the patient distinguish between green and red colors 
B) determine if the patient can see anything 
C) have the patient look superiorly and inferiorly 
D) have the patient cry 
E) determine if the patient still has night vision 
A) have the patient distinguish between green and red colors 
B) determine if the patient can see anything 
C) have the patient look superiorly and inferiorly 
D) have the patient cry 
E) determine if the patient still has night vision

Question 7

A kiss on the cheek would be perceived by impulses from the

Accepted Answer

A) trochlear nerve. 
B) abducens nerve. 
C) trigeminal nerve. 
D) vestibulocochlear nerve. 
E) facial nerve. 
A) trochlear nerve. 
B) abducens nerve. 
C) trigeminal nerve. 
D) vestibulocochlear nerve. 
E) facial nerve.

Question 8

Which of the following is correctly associated with the medulla oblongata?

Accepted Answer

A) It gives rise to conscious thoughts. 
B) It contains nuclei for regulation of heart rate and blood vessel diameter. 
C) It contains enlargements called cerebral peduncles. 
D) It is the most superior portion of the brainstem. 
E) It relays sensory information. 
A) It gives rise to conscious thoughts. 
B) It contains nuclei for regulation of heart rate and blood vessel diameter. 
C) It contains enlargements called cerebral peduncles. 
D) It is the most superior portion of the brainstem. 
E) It relays sensory information.

Question 9

The pineal body

Accepted Answer

A) connects the two cerebral hemispheres. 
B) modifies mood. 
C) causes hot and cold flashes. 
D) appears to play a role in controlling the onset of puberty. 
E) plays a role in the production of cerebrospinal fluid. 
A) connects the two cerebral hemispheres. 
B) modifies mood. 
C) causes hot and cold flashes. 
D) appears to play a role in controlling the onset of puberty. 
E) plays a role in the production of cerebrospinal fluid.

Question 10

Which of the following cranial nerves does not innervate the tongue?

Accepted Answer

A) glossopharyngeal 
B) hypoglossal 
C) accessory 
D) facial 
E) All of these would innervate the tongue 
A) glossopharyngeal 
B) hypoglossal 
C) accessory 
D) facial 
E) All of these would innervate the tongue

Question 11

The cerebrum develops from the embryonic region called the

Accepted Answer

A) telencephalon. 
B) mesencephalon. 
C) diencephalon. 
D) metencephalon. 
E) rhombencephalon. 
A) telencephalon. 
B) mesencephalon. 
C) diencephalon. 
D) metencephalon. 
E) rhombencephalon.

Question 12

What structural feature of the brain regulates the movement of materials from the blood into the brain?

Accepted Answer

A) myelin sheath 
B) Circle of Willis 
C) meninges 
D) blood-brain barrier 
A) myelin sheath 
B) Circle of Willis 
C) meninges 
D) blood-brain barrier

Question 13

The gray matter on the outer surface of the cerebrum is called the

Accepted Answer

A) cortex. 
B) pia mater. 
C) reticular formation. 
D) arbor vitae. 
E) cerebral medulla. 
A) cortex. 
B) pia mater. 
C) reticular formation. 
D) arbor vitae. 
E) cerebral medulla.

Question 14

Match the function with the correct lobe of the brain.
-insula

Accepted Answer

A) important in voluntary motor function 
B) fifth lobe of the brain 
C) plays an important role in memory 
D) reception and integration of visual input 
E) reception of most sensory input 
A) important in voluntary motor function 
B) fifth lobe of the brain 
C) plays an important role in memory 
D) reception and integration of visual input 
E) reception of most sensory input

Question 15

The nuclei of cranial nerves III,IV,and V are located in the

Accepted Answer

A) pons. 
B) medulla. 
C) midbrain. 
D) diencephalon. 
E) cerebellum. 
A) pons. 
B) medulla. 
C) midbrain. 
D) diencephalon. 
E) cerebellum.

Question 16

A small lesion in the brainstem which resulted in a rapid heart rate,intense vasoconstriction,and elevated blood pressure would probably be located in the

Accepted Answer

A) medulla oblongata. 
B) pons. 
C) cerebellum. 
D) hypothalamus. 
E) cerebrum. 
A) medulla oblongata. 
B) pons. 
C) cerebellum. 
D) hypothalamus. 
E) cerebrum.

Question 17

Match the function with the correct lobe of the brain.
-parietal lobe

Accepted Answer

A) important in voluntary motor function 
B) fifth lobe of the brain 
C) plays an important role in memory 
D) reception and integration of visual input 
E) reception of most sensory input 
A) important in voluntary motor function 
B) fifth lobe of the brain 
C) plays an important role in memory 
D) reception and integration of visual input 
E) reception of most sensory input

Question 18

The oculomotor nerve

Accepted Answer

A) innervates all the muscles that move the eyeball. 
B) adjusts pupil size to the level of lighting. 
C) transmits action potentials from the retina. 
D) controls the organ of balance. 
E) innervates two of the six muscles that move the eyeball. 
A) innervates all the muscles that move the eyeball. 
B) adjusts pupil size to the level of lighting. 
C) transmits action potentials from the retina. 
D) controls the organ of balance. 
E) innervates two of the six muscles that move the eyeball.

Question 19

Which of the following is mismatched?

Accepted Answer

A) lateral geniculate nucleus - visual impulses 
B) medial geniculate nucleus - auditory impulses 
C) ventral posterior nucleus - sensory impulses 
D) dorsal tier of nuclei - taste impulses 
E) ventral lateral nuclei - motor functions 
A) lateral geniculate nucleus - visual impulses 
B) medial geniculate nucleus - auditory impulses 
C) ventral posterior nucleus - sensory impulses 
D) dorsal tier of nuclei - taste impulses 
E) ventral lateral nuclei - motor functions

Question 20

Unilateral damage to a cranial nerve is suspected because the tongue deviates to the right when it is protruded.Which cranial nerve is damaged?

Accepted Answer

A) right hypoglossal 
B) left hypoglossal 
C) right glossopharyngeal 
D) left glossopharyngeal 
E) left facial 
A) right hypoglossal 
B) left hypoglossal 
C) right glossopharyngeal 
D) left glossopharyngeal 
E) left facial

Exam 13: Brain and Cranial Nerves

In the CNS,clusters of gray matter containing cell bodies are called

Which of the following activities would stimulate the reticular formation?

A person with a lesion in the brain exhibited the following manifestations: normal tension in skeletal muscle,disturbed fine motor control,exhibited tremors when reaching for objects.What part of the brain is most likely damaged?

The central nervous system develops from a flat mass of tissue called the neural

Which of the following is NOT a function of cerebrospinal fluid?

Which of the following would help to determine if the oculomotor nerve was damaged?

A kiss on the cheek would be perceived by impulses from the

Which of the following is correctly associated with the medulla oblongata?

The pineal body

Which of the following cranial nerves does not innervate the tongue?

The cerebrum develops from the embryonic region called the

What structural feature of the brain regulates the movement of materials from the blood into the brain?

The gray matter on the outer surface of the cerebrum is called the

Match the function with the correct lobe of the brain. -insula

The nuclei of cranial nerves III,IV,and V are located in the

A small lesion in the brainstem which resulted in a rapid heart rate,intense vasoconstriction,and elevated blood pressure would probably be located in the

Match the function with the correct lobe of the brain. -parietal lobe

The oculomotor nerve

Which of the following is mismatched?

Unilateral damage to a cranial nerve is suspected because the tongue deviates to the right when it is protruded.Which cranial nerve is damaged?

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