Question 1

Henry has a thrombus just beyond where the vertebral arteries join on the base of the pons. Which vessel is affected?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dural sinuses 
B)  Basilar artery 
C)  Cranial artery 
D)  None of the choices are correct. 
A)  Dural sinuses 
B)  Basilar artery 
C)  Cranial artery 
D)  None of the choices are correct.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT part of the limbic system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lateral geniculate nucleus of the thalamus 
B)  Cingulate gyrus of the cerebral cortex 
C)  Dentate gyrus of the hippocampus 
D)  Olfactory cortex 
A)  Lateral geniculate nucleus of the thalamus 
B)  Cingulate gyrus of the cerebral cortex 
C)  Dentate gyrus of the hippocampus 
D)  Olfactory cortex

Question 3

The basal nuclei function to

Accepted Answer

A)  produce stiff, exaggerated movements. 
B)  assist the autonomic nervous system. 
C)  inhibit unwanted muscular activity. 
D)  control alertness. 
E)  store memory. 
A)  produce stiff, exaggerated movements. 
B)  assist the autonomic nervous system. 
C)  inhibit unwanted muscular activity. 
D)  control alertness. 
E)  store memory.

Question 4

What is the group of structures in the brain that is involved with emotions and memory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Basal nuclei 
B)  Limbic system 
C)  Reticular formation 
A)  Basal nuclei 
B)  Limbic system 
C)  Reticular formation

Question 5

Abnormal development in the telencephalon may also affect the development of the lateral ventricles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The accessory nerve

Accepted Answer

A)  has fibers that join the vagus nerve. 
B)  has both a cranial and a spinal component. 
C)  provides innervation to the trapezius and sternocleidomastoid muscles. 
D)  is cranial nerve XI. 
E)  All of the choices are correct. 
A)  has fibers that join the vagus nerve. 
B)  has both a cranial and a spinal component. 
C)  provides innervation to the trapezius and sternocleidomastoid muscles. 
D)  is cranial nerve XI. 
E)  All of the choices are correct.

Question 7

Walking a tightrope would activate which portion(s) of the medulla?

Accepted Answer

A)  The pyramids 
B)  The superior colliculi 
C)  The olives 
D)  The pyramids and the superior colliculi 
E)  The pyramids and the olives 
A)  The pyramids 
B)  The superior colliculi 
C)  The olives 
D)  The pyramids and the superior colliculi 
E)  The pyramids and the olives

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

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. Which 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 10

Tracts of white matter that connect the right and left hemispheres are composed of ________ fibers.

Accepted Answer

A)  decussation 
B)  association 
C)  commissural 
D)  projection 
E)  pyramidal 
A)  decussation 
B)  association 
C)  commissural 
D)  projection 
E)  pyramidal

Question 11

Injury to the reticular formation can result in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Irreversible coma 
B)  Hypertension 
C)  Parkinson disease 
D)  Alzheimer disease 
A)  Irreversible coma 
B)  Hypertension 
C)  Parkinson disease 
D)  Alzheimer disease

Question 12

The cerebral aqueduct connects

Accepted Answer

A)  the two lateral ventricles. 
B)  the third ventricle to the fourth ventricle. 
C)  the lateral ventricles to the third ventricle. 
D)  the fourth ventricle to the subarachnoid space. 
A)  the two lateral ventricles. 
B)  the third ventricle to the fourth ventricle. 
C)  the lateral ventricles to the third ventricle. 
D)  the fourth ventricle to the subarachnoid space.

Question 13

A physician is evaluating the cranial nerve function of a patient. To evaluate trigeminal nerve function, the physician should

Accepted Answer

A)  stand behind the patient and whisper words to see if the patient can repeat them. 
B)  ask the patient to follow the movement of an object with her gaze. 
C)  ask the patient to open her mouth and stick out her tongue. 
D)  touch the surface of the patient's eyeball to initiate blinking. 
A)  stand behind the patient and whisper words to see if the patient can repeat them. 
B)  ask the patient to follow the movement of an object with her gaze. 
C)  ask the patient to open her mouth and stick out her tongue. 
D)  touch the surface of the patient's eyeball to initiate blinking.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

From which embryonic brain region does the cerebellum form?

Accepted Answer

A)  Telencephalon 
B)  Diencephalon 
C)  Mesencephalon 
D)  Metencephalon 
E)  Myelencephalon 
A)  Telencephalon 
B)  Diencephalon 
C)  Mesencephalon 
D)  Metencephalon 
E)  Myelencephalon

Question 16

The inferior colliculi

Accepted Answer

A)  are an integral part of the cerebrum. 
B)  are involved with auditory pathways in the CNS. 
C)  interconnect directly with the eye. 
D)  are a major CNS motor neurotransmitter group. 
E)  are located in the pons. 
A)  are an integral part of the cerebrum. 
B)  are involved with auditory pathways in the CNS. 
C)  interconnect directly with the eye. 
D)  are a major CNS motor neurotransmitter group. 
E)  are located in the pons.

Question 17

If an animal has had its cerebrum removed, it cannot ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  see 
B)  live 
C)  breathe 
D)  regulate body temperature 
E)  regulate heart rate 
A)  see 
B)  live 
C)  breathe 
D)  regulate body temperature 
E)  regulate heart rate

Question 18

Which of the following statements concerning the brainstem is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The brainstem consists of the medulla, pons, and cerebellum. 
B)  The brainstem is responsible for higher level thinking skills. 
C)  Damage to the brainstem is usually fatal. 
D)  All twelve cranial nerves enter or exit from the brainstem. 
E)  The brainstem is a relay for sensory input only. 
A)  The brainstem consists of the medulla, pons, and cerebellum. 
B)  The brainstem is responsible for higher level thinking skills. 
C)  Damage to the brainstem is usually fatal. 
D)  All twelve cranial nerves enter or exit from the brainstem. 
E)  The brainstem is a relay for sensory input only.

Question 19

Motor control of the face is the function of the ________ nerve, while sensation from the face is determined by the ________ nerve.

Accepted Answer

A)  facial; trigeminal 
B)  trochlear; facial 
C)  facial; glossopharyngeal 
D)  trigeminal; glossopharyngeal 
E)  trigeminal; facial 
A)  facial; trigeminal 
B)  trochlear; facial 
C)  facial; glossopharyngeal 
D)  trigeminal; glossopharyngeal 
E)  trigeminal; facial

Question 20

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

Exam 13: Brain and Cranial Nerves

Henry has a thrombus just beyond where the vertebral arteries join on the base of the pons. Which vessel is affected?

Which of the following is NOT part of the limbic system?

The basal nuclei function to

What is the group of structures in the brain that is involved with emotions and memory?

Abnormal development in the telencephalon may also affect the development of the lateral ventricles.

The accessory nerve

Walking a tightrope would activate which portion(s) of the medulla?

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

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. Which part of Austin's brain is most likely involved?

Tracts of white matter that connect the right and left hemispheres are composed of ________ fibers.

Injury to the reticular formation can result in which of the following?

The cerebral aqueduct connects

A physician is evaluating the cranial nerve function of a patient. To evaluate trigeminal nerve function, the physician should

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

From which embryonic brain region does the cerebellum form?

The inferior colliculi

If an animal has had its cerebrum removed, it cannot ________.

Which of the following statements concerning the brainstem is true?

Motor control of the face is the function of the ________ nerve, while sensation from the face is determined by the ________ nerve.

From which embryonic brain region does the medulla oblongata form?

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