Exam 11: Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems

Facial (Bell) palsy is caused by a lesion to the _____ nerve.

The Golgi tendon reflex uses three neurons and causes inhibition.

What are the fluid-filled spaces of the brain called?

What is found within the dural sinuses of the brain?

The cell bodies of motor neurons to skeletal muscles are located in the

The cerebellum is connected to the pons by the

Which of the following is NOT a function of the cerebellum?

The nerves arising from the inferior lumbosacral enlargement form the

What type of fibers are continuations of the fibers in the spinal cord?

The visual relay centers in the midbrain are the

Pons means bridge-like which explains its role in connecting the cerebellum and the medulla oblongata.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the pons?

The connective tissue wrap the surrounds many fascicles to form a nerve is the

Where does cerebrospinal fluid return to the blood supply?

Circadian rhythms are controlled by the suprachiasmatic nucleus and the pineal body.

Spinal nerves are designated by the location and numerical position in the region.

The cranial nerve involved in chewing is the facial nerve.