Question 1

In the figure, where is the pia mater?

Accepted Answer

A)  E 
B)  F 
C)  G 
D)  H 
E)  I 
A)  E 
B)  F 
C)  G 
D)  H 
E)  I

Question 2

Medulla nuclei are

Accepted Answer

A)  masses of gray matter. 
B)  masses of white matter. 
C)  decussations of the pyramids. 
D)  masses of gray and white matter. 
E)  None of these answer choices are correct. 
A)  masses of gray matter. 
B)  masses of white matter. 
C)  decussations of the pyramids. 
D)  masses of gray and white matter. 
E)  None of these answer choices are correct.

Question 3

Discuss the importance of the Limbic System and describe its location.

Accepted Answer

Encircling the upper part of the brain s

Question 4

Which structure in the figure is considered to include the cardiovascular center and rhythmicity area as well as controlling reflexes for vomiting, coughing, sneezing, and hiccupping?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  D 
C)  H 
D)  F 
E)  G 
A)  A 
B)  D 
C)  H 
D)  F 
E)  G

Question 5

Pyramids are

Accepted Answer

A)  gray matter extensions on the medulla. 
B)  white matter extensions on the medulla. 
C)  gray matter extensions on the brain stem. 
D)  white matter extensions on the brain stem. 
E)  superior to the medial lemniscus. 
A)  gray matter extensions on the medulla. 
B)  white matter extensions on the medulla. 
C)  gray matter extensions on the brain stem. 
D)  white matter extensions on the brain stem. 
E)  superior to the medial lemniscus.

Question 6

The structure containing cell bodies of somatic motor neurons that provide nerve impulses for skeletal muscle contractions would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  B 
B)  C 
C)  D 
D)  H 
E)  I 
A)  B 
B)  C 
C)  D 
D)  H 
E)  I

Question 7

Describe the structural and functional relationship between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland.

Accepted Answer

The hypothalamus produces several hormon

Question 8

The major relay station for most sensory impulses that reach the primary somatosensory areas of the cerebral cortex from the brain stem and the spinal cord would be the

Accepted Answer

A)  thalamus. 
B)  hypothalamus. 
C)  epithalamus. 
D)  pons. 
E)  midbrain. 
A)  thalamus. 
B)  hypothalamus. 
C)  epithalamus. 
D)  pons. 
E)  midbrain.

Question 9

Which of the three spinal meninges is the most superficial?

Accepted Answer

A)  arachnoid mater 
B)  dura mater 
C)  menix mater 
D)  pia mater 
E)  epi mater 
A)  arachnoid mater 
B)  dura mater 
C)  menix mater 
D)  pia mater 
E)  epi mater

Question 10

Briefly explain why the spinal cord is shorter than the vertebral column in an adult.

Accepted Answer

During early childhood, both the spinal

Question 11

In the figure, where is the subdural space?

Accepted Answer

A)  E 
B)  F 
C)  G 
D)  H 
E)  I 
A)  E 
B)  F 
C)  G 
D)  H 
E)  I

Question 12

Which nuclei are found in the pons?

Accepted Answer

A)  apneustic area 
B)  pneumotaxic area 
C)  pyramids 
D)  apneustic area and pneumotaxic area 
E)  apneustic area, pneumotaxic area, and pyramids 
A)  apneustic area 
B)  pneumotaxic area 
C)  pyramids 
D)  apneustic area and pneumotaxic area 
E)  apneustic area, pneumotaxic area, and pyramids

Question 13

Which part of the brain consists of the medulla oblongata, pons, and midbrain?

Accepted Answer

A)  brain stem 
B)  cerebrum 
C)  cerebellum 
D)  diencephalon 
E)  dura mater 
A)  brain stem 
B)  cerebrum 
C)  cerebellum 
D)  diencephalon 
E)  dura mater

Question 14

In the figure, where is the posterior median sulcus?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  E 
C)  F 
D)  H 
E)  J 
A)  A 
B)  E 
C)  F 
D)  H 
E)  J

Question 15

A narrow cavity along the midline superior to the hypothalamus and between the right and left halves of the thalamus would be the

Accepted Answer

A)  lateral ventricle. 
B)  septum pellucidum. 
C)  third ventricle. 
D)  fourth ventricle. 
E)  fifth ventricle. 
A)  lateral ventricle. 
B)  septum pellucidum. 
C)  third ventricle. 
D)  fourth ventricle. 
E)  fifth ventricle.

Question 16

Which of the following is located in each hemisphere of the cerebrum?

Accepted Answer

A)  lateral ventricle 
B)  septum pellucidum 
C)  fourth ventricle 
D)  third ventricle 
E)  corpus callosum 
A)  lateral ventricle 
B)  septum pellucidum 
C)  fourth ventricle 
D)  third ventricle 
E)  corpus callosum

Question 17

Denticulate ligaments are thickenings of

Accepted Answer

A)  arachnoid mater. 
B)  pia mater. 
C)  dura mater. 
D)  interstitial fluid. 
E)  subdural space. 
A)  arachnoid mater. 
B)  pia mater. 
C)  dura mater. 
D)  interstitial fluid. 
E)  subdural space.

Question 18

Where is the epidural space?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  D 
C)  E 
D)  F 
E)  G 
A)  A 
B)  D 
C)  E 
D)  F 
E)  G

Question 19

Describe the spinal cords two principal functions in maintaining homeostasis within the body.

Accepted Answer

The spinal cord has two principal functi

Question 20

The portion of the cerebellum contributing to equilibrium and balance would be the

Accepted Answer

A)  vermis. 
B)  anterior lobe. 
C)  posterior lobe. 
D)  flocculonodular lobe. 
E)  left hemisphere. 
A)  vermis. 
B)  anterior lobe. 
C)  posterior lobe. 
D)  flocculonodular lobe. 
E)  left hemisphere.

Exam 13: The Central Nervous System

In the figure, where is the pia mater?

Medulla nuclei are

Discuss the importance of the Limbic System and describe its location.

Which structure in the figure is considered to include the cardiovascular center and rhythmicity area as well as controlling reflexes for vomiting, coughing, sneezing, and hiccupping?

Pyramids are

The structure containing cell bodies of somatic motor neurons that provide nerve impulses for skeletal muscle contractions would be:

Describe the structural and functional relationship between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland.

The major relay station for most sensory impulses that reach the primary somatosensory areas of the cerebral cortex from the brain stem and the spinal cord would be the

Which of the three spinal meninges is the most superficial?

Briefly explain why the spinal cord is shorter than the vertebral column in an adult.

In the figure, where is the subdural space?

Which nuclei are found in the pons?

Which part of the brain consists of the medulla oblongata, pons, and midbrain?

In the figure, where is the posterior median sulcus?

A narrow cavity along the midline superior to the hypothalamus and between the right and left halves of the thalamus would be the

Which of the following is located in each hemisphere of the cerebrum?

Denticulate ligaments are thickenings of

Where is the epidural space?

Describe the spinal cords two principal functions in maintaining homeostasis within the body.

The portion of the cerebellum contributing to equilibrium and balance would be the

An Introduction to the Human Body

The Chemical Level of Organization

The Cellular Level of Organization

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

Introduction to the Skeletal System

The Axial Skeleton

The Appendicular Skeleton

Articulations

Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Introduction to the Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System

Sensory, Motor, and Integrative Systems

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System: the Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

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