Question 1

The cerebellum communicates with other parts of the CNS by means of nerve tracts called the

Accepted Answer

A) vermis. 
B) flocculonodular pathways. 
C) cerebellar peduncles. 
D) arbor vitae. 
E) folia. 
A) vermis. 
B) flocculonodular pathways. 
C) cerebellar peduncles. 
D) arbor vitae. 
E) folia.

Question 2

The limbic system involves various neural connections between

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Cerebrospinal fluid is produced by the ____ and is reabsorbed by the ____.

Accepted Answer

A) choroid plexus,arachnoid granulation 
B) arachnoid granulation,choroid plexus 
C) dural sinus,dura mater 
D) dura mater,dural sinus 
E) septa pellucida,cerebral aqueduct 
A) choroid plexus,arachnoid granulation 
B) arachnoid granulation,choroid plexus 
C) dural sinus,dura mater 
D) dura mater,dural sinus 
E) septa pellucida,cerebral aqueduct

Question 4

Ptosis (drooping of the upper eyelid)of the left eye would be caused by damage to the

Accepted Answer

A) facial nerve. 
B) abducens nerve. 
C) trochlear nerve. 
D) oculomotor nerve. 
E) optic nerve. 
A) facial nerve. 
B) abducens nerve. 
C) trochlear nerve. 
D) oculomotor nerve. 
E) optic nerve.

Question 5

Thirteen year-old Austin exhibits retarded growth,reduced metabolism,lack of normal reproductive gland development,inability to regulate water intake or water elimination from the body,and an uncontrolled appetite.What part of Austin's brain is most likely involved?

Accepted Answer

A) reticular formation 
B) primary sensory cortex 
C) medulla oblongata 
D) thalamus 
E) hypothalamus 
A) reticular formation 
B) primary sensory cortex 
C) medulla oblongata 
D) thalamus 
E) hypothalamus

Question 6

The white matter of the cerebellum forms a branching network known as the

Accepted Answer

A) folia. 
B) superior peduncle. 
C) arbor vitae. 
D) tentorium cerebelli. 
E) vermis. 
A) folia. 
B) superior peduncle. 
C) arbor vitae. 
D) tentorium cerebelli. 
E) vermis.

Question 7

Which of the following activities is NOT associated with the cerebrum?

Accepted Answer

A) interpreting smell and taste 
B) controlling the autonomic nervous system 
C) initiating voluntary movements 
D) making moral judgments 
E) writing poetry 
A) interpreting smell and taste 
B) controlling the autonomic nervous system 
C) initiating voluntary movements 
D) making moral judgments 
E) writing poetry

Question 8

-This is a midsagittal section of the right half of the brain.What does "E" represent?

Accepted Answer

A) cerebrum 
B) cerebellum 
C) corpus callosum 
D) diencephalon 
E) brainstem 
A) cerebrum 
B) cerebellum 
C) corpus callosum 
D) diencephalon 
E) brainstem

Question 9

Anna has an eating disorder along with intense thirst and wildly varying body temperatures,which means she may have a dysfunction of the

Accepted Answer

A) pons. 
B) medulla. 
C) thalamus. 
D) hypothalamus. 
E) brainstem. 
A) pons. 
B) medulla. 
C) thalamus. 
D) hypothalamus. 
E) brainstem.

Question 10

The stalk that connects the hypothalamus to the hypophysis (or pituitary gland)is the

Accepted Answer

A) corpus callosum. 
B) infundibulum. 
C) insula. 
D) intermediate mass. 
E) arbor vitae. 
A) corpus callosum. 
B) infundibulum. 
C) insula. 
D) intermediate mass. 
E) arbor vitae.

Question 11

The superior and inferior colliculi are located in which of the following portions of the midbrain?

Accepted Answer

A) tegmentum (floor) 
B) cerebral peduncles 
C) substantia nigra 
D) red nucleus 
E) tectum (roof) 
A) tegmentum (floor) 
B) cerebral peduncles 
C) substantia nigra 
D) red nucleus 
E) tectum (roof)

Question 12

-What does "E" represent on the diagram of the skull and brain?

Accepted Answer

A) subarachnoid space 
B) dural venous sinus 
C) pia mater 
D) arachnoid mater 
E) subdural space 
A) subarachnoid space 
B) dural venous sinus 
C) pia mater 
D) arachnoid mater 
E) subdural space

Question 13

Lesions of the basal nuclei could cause

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A) loss of memory. 
B) uncontrolled rage. 
C) fluent but circular speech. 
D) a slight shaking of the hands or head. 
E) loss of smell. 
A) loss of memory. 
B) uncontrolled rage. 
C) fluent but circular speech. 
D) a slight shaking of the hands or head. 
E) loss of smell.

Question 14

Which two portions of the brain are involved in controlling respiration?

Accepted Answer

A) pons,hypothalamus 
B) cerebrum,hypothalamus 
C) pons,medulla oblongata 
D) medulla oblongata,cerebral peduncles 
E) pons,thalamus 
A) pons,hypothalamus 
B) cerebrum,hypothalamus 
C) pons,medulla oblongata 
D) medulla oblongata,cerebral peduncles 
E) pons,thalamus

Question 15

Maggie has her wisdom teeth removed,and later has difficulty with chewing and cannot feel sensations to the side of her face.This is likely caused by the numbing of the

Accepted Answer

A) vagus nerve. 
B) trochlear nerve. 
C) hypoglossal nerve. 
D) trigeminal nerve. 
E) vestibulocochlear nerve. 
A) vagus nerve. 
B) trochlear nerve. 
C) hypoglossal nerve. 
D) trigeminal nerve. 
E) vestibulocochlear nerve.

Question 16

From which embryonic brain region does the medulla oblongata form?

Accepted Answer

A) telencephalon 
B) diencephalon 
C) mesencephalon 
D) metencephalon 
E) myelencephalon 
A) telencephalon 
B) diencephalon 
C) mesencephalon 
D) metencephalon 
E) myelencephalon

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a function of the cerebellum?

Accepted Answer

A) coordinate control of voluntary movements 
B) help in the maintenance of muscle tone 
C) control the heart rate 
D) control skeletal muscles to maintain balance 
E) control of posture,locomotion,and fine motor coordination. 
A) coordinate control of voluntary movements 
B) help in the maintenance of muscle tone 
C) control the heart rate 
D) control skeletal muscles to maintain balance 
E) control of posture,locomotion,and fine motor coordination.

Question 18

The cerebral medulla

Accepted Answer

A) has the same function as the medulla oblongata. 
B) is the gray matter on the cerebrum's surface. 
C) consists of many nerve tracts of white matter beneath the cerebral cortex. 
D) is another name for the basal nuclei. 
E) is the outer layer of the cerebrum. 
A) has the same function as the medulla oblongata. 
B) is the gray matter on the cerebrum's surface. 
C) consists of many nerve tracts of white matter beneath the cerebral cortex. 
D) is another name for the basal nuclei. 
E) is the outer layer of the cerebrum.

Question 19

Association fibers connect

Accepted Answer

A) the cerebrum with the spinal cord. 
B) one cerebral hemisphere to another. 
C) areas of the cerebral cortex within the same hemisphere. 
D) areas of the cerebral cortex with areas of the midbrain. 
E) areas of the cerebral cortex with areas of the spinal cord. 
A) the cerebrum with the spinal cord. 
B) one cerebral hemisphere to another. 
C) areas of the cerebral cortex within the same hemisphere. 
D) areas of the cerebral cortex with areas of the midbrain. 
E) areas of the cerebral cortex with areas of the spinal cord.

Question 20

The abducens nerves

Accepted Answer

A) transmit pain impulses from the teeth. 
B) are involved in eye movement. 
C) dilate blood vessels in the skin. 
D) slow the heart rate. 
E) control size of the pupil. 
A) transmit pain impulses from the teeth. 
B) are involved in eye movement. 
C) dilate blood vessels in the skin. 
D) slow the heart rate. 
E) control size of the pupil.

Exam 13: Brain and Cranial Nerves

The cerebellum communicates with other parts of the CNS by means of nerve tracts called the

The limbic system involves various neural connections between

Cerebrospinal fluid is produced by the ____ and is reabsorbed by the ____.

Ptosis (drooping of the upper eyelid)of the left eye would be caused by damage to the

Thirteen year-old Austin exhibits retarded growth,reduced metabolism,lack of normal reproductive gland development,inability to regulate water intake or water elimination from the body,and an uncontrolled appetite.What part of Austin's brain is most likely involved?

The white matter of the cerebellum forms a branching network known as the

Which of the following activities is NOT associated with the cerebrum?

-This is a midsagittal section of the right half of the brain.What does "E" represent?

Anna has an eating disorder along with intense thirst and wildly varying body temperatures,which means she may have a dysfunction of the

The stalk that connects the hypothalamus to the hypophysis (or pituitary gland)is the

The superior and inferior colliculi are located in which of the following portions of the midbrain?

-What does "E" represent on the diagram of the skull and brain?

Lesions of the basal nuclei could cause

Which two portions of the brain are involved in controlling respiration?

Maggie has her wisdom teeth removed,and later has difficulty with chewing and cannot feel sensations to the side of her face.This is likely caused by the numbing of the

From which embryonic brain region does the medulla oblongata form?

Which of the following is NOT a function of the cerebellum?

The cerebral medulla

Association fibers connect

The abducens nerves

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