Question 1

The is a protective mechanism that helps maintain a stable environment for the brain.

Accepted Answer

blood- bra

Question 2

The anteriolateral pathways .

Accepted Answer

A) are also called the lemniscal system 
B) are involved in the emotional aspects of perception 
C) receive inputs from a single type of sensory receptor 
D) are evolutionarily newer than the specific pathways 
A) are also called the lemniscal system 
B) are involved in the emotional aspects of perception 
C) receive inputs from a single type of sensory receptor 
D) are evolutionarily newer than the specific pathways

Question 3

Describe the cause of hydrocephalus and explain why this condition is much more serious in adults than in newborns.

Accepted Answer

Hydrocephaly refers to a blockage of the

Question 4

Which part of the cerebral cortex is involved in intellect,cognition,recall,and personality?

Accepted Answer

A) limbic association area 
B) prefrontal cortex 
C) posterior association area 
D) combined primary somatosensory cortex and somatosensory association cortex 
A) limbic association area 
B) prefrontal cortex 
C) posterior association area 
D) combined primary somatosensory cortex and somatosensory association cortex

Question 5

The vital centers for the control of heart rate,respiration,and blood pressure are located in the .

Accepted Answer

A) midbrain 
B) cerebrum 
C) medulla 
D) pons 
A) midbrain 
B) cerebrum 
C) medulla 
D) pons

Question 6

Second- order neurons of both the specific and nonspecific ascending pathways terminate in the .

Accepted Answer

A) spinal cord 
B) somatosensory cortex 
C) thalamus 
D) medulla 
A) spinal cord 
B) somatosensory cortex 
C) thalamus 
D) medulla

Question 7

Ridges of tissue on the surface of the cerebral hemispheres are called .

Accepted Answer

A) ganglia 
B) fissures 
C) gyri 
D) sulci 
A) ganglia 
B) fissures 
C) gyri 
D) sulci

Question 8

The is the main switch station for memory; if the right and left areas are damaged,the past is lost.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The is the main switch station for...

Question 9

The two longitudinal ridges on the medulla oblongata where many descending fibers cross over are called the .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The two longitudinal ridges on the medulla...

Question 10

Which of the following statements is a false or incorrect statement?

Accepted Answer

A) Damage to the visual association area results in blindness. 
B) Damage to the primary motor cortex results only in the loss of voluntary muscle control. 
C) Damage to the premotor cortex results in loss of motor skills programmed in that area but movement is still possible. 
D) Damage to the primary auditory cortex results in the inability to interpret pitch,loudness,and location. 
A) Damage to the visual association area results in blindness. 
B) Damage to the primary motor cortex results only in the loss of voluntary muscle control. 
C) Damage to the premotor cortex results in loss of motor skills programmed in that area but movement is still possible. 
D) Damage to the primary auditory cortex results in the inability to interpret pitch,loudness,and location.

Question 11

The subarachnoid space lies between what two layers of meninges?

Accepted Answer

A) arachnoid and epidura 
B) dura and epidura 
C) arachnoid and pia 
D) arachnoid and dura 
A) arachnoid and epidura 
B) dura and epidura 
C) arachnoid and pia 
D) arachnoid and dura

Question 12

Neural tracts that convey life- saving information to the brain concerning burning pain would be .

Accepted Answer

A) anterior spinothalamic 
B) posterior spinothalamic 
C) reticulospinal 
D) lateral spinothalamic 
A) anterior spinothalamic 
B) posterior spinothalamic 
C) reticulospinal 
D) lateral spinothalamic

Question 13

What cells line the ventricles of the brain?

Accepted Answer

A) ependymal cells 
B) epithelial cells 
C) neurons 
D) astrocytes 
A) ependymal cells 
B) epithelial cells 
C) neurons 
D) astrocytes

Question 14

The brain stem consists of the .

Accepted Answer

A) cerebrum,pons,midbrain,and medulla 
B) pons,medulla,cerebellum,and midbrain 
C) midbrain,medulla,and pons 
D) midbrain only 
A) cerebrum,pons,midbrain,and medulla 
B) pons,medulla,cerebellum,and midbrain 
C) midbrain,medulla,and pons 
D) midbrain only

Question 15

If the posterior portion of the neural tube failed to develop properly the .

Accepted Answer

A) cranial nerves would not form 
B) spinal cord may be affected 
C) telencephalon would cease development 
D) hindbrain would not be present 
A) cranial nerves would not form 
B) spinal cord may be affected 
C) telencephalon would cease development 
D) hindbrain would not be present

Question 16

Which of the following is are)involved with motor activity either initiation or coordination)?

Accepted Answer

A) Wernicke's area 
B) postcentral gyrus 
C) gustatory cortex 
D) red nuclei 
A) Wernicke's area 
B) postcentral gyrus 
C) gustatory cortex 
D) red nuclei

Question 17

The large commissure that connects the right and left sides of the brain is called the
.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The large commissure that connects the right...

Question 18

The is a conduction pathway between higher and lower brain centers and houses nuclei for cranial nerves V- VII.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The is a conduction pathway between higher...

Question 19

Spinocerebellar tracts .

Accepted Answer

A) are found in the dorsal columns of the spinal cord 
B) carry proprioceptive inputs to the cerebellum 
C) give rise to conscious experience of perception 
D) terminate in the spinal cord 
A) are found in the dorsal columns of the spinal cord 
B) carry proprioceptive inputs to the cerebellum 
C) give rise to conscious experience of perception 
D) terminate in the spinal cord

Question 20

An individual who could trace a picture of a bicycle with his or her finger but could not recognize it as a bicycle is most likely to have sustained damage to the .

Accepted Answer

A) visual association area 
B) primary visual area 
C) lateral geniculate body 
D) calcarine cortex 
A) visual association area 
B) primary visual area 
C) lateral geniculate body 
D) calcarine cortex

Exam 12: The Central Nervous System

The is a protective mechanism that helps maintain a stable environment for the brain.

The anteriolateral pathways .

Describe the cause of hydrocephalus and explain why this condition is much more serious in adults than in newborns.

Which part of the cerebral cortex is involved in intellect,cognition,recall,and personality?

The vital centers for the control of heart rate,respiration,and blood pressure are located in the .

Second- order neurons of both the specific and nonspecific ascending pathways terminate in the .

Ridges of tissue on the surface of the cerebral hemispheres are called .

The is the main switch station for memory; if the right and left areas are damaged,the past is lost.

The two longitudinal ridges on the medulla oblongata where many descending fibers cross over are called the .

Which of the following statements is a false or incorrect statement?

The subarachnoid space lies between what two layers of meninges?

Neural tracts that convey life- saving information to the brain concerning burning pain would be .

What cells line the ventricles of the brain?

The brain stem consists of the .

If the posterior portion of the neural tube failed to develop properly the .

Which of the following is are)involved with motor activity either initiation or coordination)?

The large commissure that connects the right and left sides of the brain is called the .

The is a conduction pathway between higher and lower brain centers and houses nuclei for cranial nerves V- VII.

Spinocerebellar tracts .

An individual who could trace a picture of a bicycle with his or her finger but could not recognize it as a bicycle is most likely to have sustained damage to the .

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Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue

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The Autonomic Nervous System

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The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels

The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Organs and Tissues

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