Exam 10: Central Nervous System, Spinal Nerves, and Cranial Nerves

All of the following areas of the brain are involved in storing or processing memories EXCEPT the

Muscle coordination is a function of the medulla oblongata.

Which of the labeled structures in the diagram is the site of reabsorption of the cerebrospinal fluid back into the bloodstream?

The central sulcus separates the temporal and parietal lobes.

There are twelve pairs of cranial nerves and 31 pairs of spinal nerves.

Which of the groups of spinal nerves listed below do NOT form a plexus?

The nucleus of facial (VII)nerve is located in the

The endoneurium is a protective connective tissue covering found around both myelinated and unmyelinated axons.

Somatic motor pathways convey nerve impulses that stimulate smooth muscle movements.

Which labeled structure in the diagram contains the cell bodies of sensory neurons?

The auditory association area is located in the diencephalon.

Damage to the choroid plexus would interfere with

Temporary cerebral dysfunction caused by a decrease in blood flow to one portion of the brain that usually leaves no permanent damage is called

The portion of the brain stem that is continuous with the spinal cord is the

Lou Gehrig's disease is the common name for a neurodegenerative disease called

The medical term for pain relief is

A shallow groove on the surface of the cerebrum is called a/an

Which of the following is NOT a ventricle in an adult brain?

All of the following are characteristics of the anterior corticospinal tract EXCEPT

The primary auditory area of the cerebrum is located in the