Question 1

Which statement about coma is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Coma is defined as total unresponsiveness to stimuli for a long period of time. 
B) Coma is rarely caused by damage to brain stem structures. 
C) Coma is neurologically identical to syncope. 
D) During coma,brain oxygen consumption resembles that of a waking state. 
A) Coma is defined as total unresponsiveness to stimuli for a long period of time. 
B) Coma is rarely caused by damage to brain stem structures. 
C) Coma is neurologically identical to syncope. 
D) During coma,brain oxygen consumption resembles that of a waking state.

Question 2

The primary auditory cortex is located in the .

Accepted Answer

A) frontal lobe 
B) parietal lobe 
C) temporal lobe 
D) prefrontal lobe 
A) frontal lobe 
B) parietal lobe 
C) temporal lobe 
D) prefrontal lobe

Question 3

Which of the following is not part of the basal nuclei?

Accepted Answer

A) globus pallidus 
B) substantia nigra 
C) putamen 
D) lentiform nucleus 
A) globus pallidus 
B) substantia nigra 
C) putamen 
D) lentiform nucleus

Question 4

Differentiate clearly between short- term and long- term memory.

Accepted Answer

Short- term memory STM)is a fleeting mem

Question 5

What is the cauda equina and why is it given this name?

Accepted Answer

The cauda equina is a collection of nerv

Question 6

Important nuclei of the indirect multineural)system that receive impulses from the equilibrium apparatus of the inner ear and help to maintain balance by varying muscle tone of postural muscles are the .

Accepted Answer

A) reticular nuclei 
B) red nuclei 
C) vestibular nuclei 
D) superior colliculi 
A) reticular nuclei 
B) red nuclei 
C) vestibular nuclei 
D) superior colliculi

Question 7

Which association regarding the function and location of the cerebrum is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) sensory- medial 
B) motor- anterior 
C) motor- medial 
D) sensory- anterior 
A) sensory- medial 
B) motor- anterior 
C) motor- medial 
D) sensory- anterior

Question 8

Which part of the brain functions to filter out repetitive and/or unimportant stimuli?

Accepted Answer

reticular

Question 9

Which of the following is not a midbrain structure?

Accepted Answer

A) corpora quadrigemina 
B) cerebral peduncles 
C) third ventricle 
D) red nucleus 
A) corpora quadrigemina 
B) cerebral peduncles 
C) third ventricle 
D) red nucleus

Question 10

Brain wave amplitude .

Accepted Answer

A) reflects the number of neurons firing synchronously 
B) results from subtraction of delta waves from theta waves 
C) is an average of about 1 V 
D) is the measure of activity of specific individual neurons 
A) reflects the number of neurons firing synchronously 
B) results from subtraction of delta waves from theta waves 
C) is an average of about 1 V 
D) is the measure of activity of specific individual neurons

Question 11

The frontal lobe is separated from the temporal lobe by the .

Accepted Answer

A) central sulcus 
B) lateral sulcus 
C) cranial fossa 
D) longitudinal fissure 
A) central sulcus 
B) lateral sulcus 
C) cranial fossa 
D) longitudinal fissure

Question 12

Which of the following best describes the cerebrum?

Accepted Answer

A) visceral command center 
B) executive suite 
C) motor command center 
D) decussation center 
A) visceral command center 
B) executive suite 
C) motor command center 
D) decussation center

Question 13

Declarative memory .

Accepted Answer

A) usually involves motor skills 
B) is hard to unlearn when learned once 
C) is best remembered in the doing 
D) is the ability to learn specific information 
A) usually involves motor skills 
B) is hard to unlearn when learned once 
C) is best remembered in the doing 
D) is the ability to learn specific information

Question 14

Which of the following is not a function of the CSF?

Accepted Answer

A) reduction of brain weight 
B) nourishment of the brain 
C) protection from blows 
D) initiation of some nerve impulses 
A) reduction of brain weight 
B) nourishment of the brain 
C) protection from blows 
D) initiation of some nerve impulses

Question 15

Which of the following is not a role of the basal nuclei?

Accepted Answer

A) inhibiting unnecessary or antagonistic movements 
B) regulating attention and cognition 
C) initiating protective reflex actions 
D) controlling starting and stopping movements 
A) inhibiting unnecessary or antagonistic movements 
B) regulating attention and cognition 
C) initiating protective reflex actions 
D) controlling starting and stopping movements

Question 16

Describe the role of the reticular activating system in cortical arousal and stimulation.

Accepted Answer

The reticular activating system RAS)appe

Question 17

memory requires practice,and is remembered by doing.

Accepted Answer

The answer of memory requires practice,and is remembered by doing....

Question 18

Which statement is not true?

Accepted Answer

A) Ten- year- olds are in REM sleep about 1.5- 2 hours per night. 
B) Stage 4 sleep increases in old age. 
C) Sleep requirements decline from infancy to early adulthood,level off,then decline again in old age. 
D) Half of infant sleep is composed of REM sleep. 
A) Ten- year- olds are in REM sleep about 1.5- 2 hours per night. 
B) Stage 4 sleep increases in old age. 
C) Sleep requirements decline from infancy to early adulthood,level off,then decline again in old age. 
D) Half of infant sleep is composed of REM sleep.

Question 19

What might be a cause of dyslexia?

Accepted Answer

the cerebral hemisph

Question 20

Which of the following is the mildest consequence of traumatic brain injury?

Accepted Answer

A) swelling 
B) contusion 
C) concussion 
D) hemorrhage 
A) swelling 
B) contusion 
C) concussion 
D) hemorrhage

Exam 12: The Central Nervous System

Which statement about coma is true?

The primary auditory cortex is located in the .

Which of the following is not part of the basal nuclei?

Differentiate clearly between short- term and long- term memory.

What is the cauda equina and why is it given this name?

Important nuclei of the indirect multineural)system that receive impulses from the equilibrium apparatus of the inner ear and help to maintain balance by varying muscle tone of postural muscles are the .

Which association regarding the function and location of the cerebrum is most accurate?

Which part of the brain functions to filter out repetitive and/or unimportant stimuli?

Which of the following is not a midbrain structure?

Brain wave amplitude .

The frontal lobe is separated from the temporal lobe by the .

Which of the following best describes the cerebrum?

Declarative memory .

Which of the following is not a function of the CSF?

Which of the following is not a role of the basal nuclei?

Describe the role of the reticular activating system in cortical arousal and stimulation.

memory requires practice,and is remembered by doing.

Which statement is not true?

What might be a cause of dyslexia?

Which of the following is the mildest consequence of traumatic brain injury?

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Chemistry Comes Alive

Cells: the Living Units

Tissues: the Living Fabric

The Integumentary System

Bones and Skeletal Tissues

The Skeleton

Joints

Muscles and Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue

The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity

The Autonomic Nervous System

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels

The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Organs and Tissues

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Nutrition,metabolism,and Body Temperature Regulation

The Urinary System

Fluid,electrolyte,and Acid-Based Balance

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