Question 1

What symptoms would you expect to see in a patient with damage to the basal nuclei?

Accepted Answer

A)  inability to process thoughts in a rational way 
B)  visual problems 
C)  facial tics 
D)  problems in rhythmic movements related to skeletal muscles 
E)  anger problems 
A)  inability to process thoughts in a rational way 
B)  visual problems 
C)  facial tics 
D)  problems in rhythmic movements related to skeletal muscles 
E)  anger problems

Question 2

The control of heart rate and blood pressure is based in the

Accepted Answer

A)  cerebrum. 
B)  cerebellum. 
C)  diencephalon. 
D)  medulla oblongata. 
E)  thalamus. 
A)  cerebrum. 
B)  cerebellum. 
C)  diencephalon. 
D)  medulla oblongata. 
E)  thalamus.

Question 3

Which of the following is true regarding the pineal gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is part of the epithalamus and secretes melatonin. 
B)  It is part of the hypothalamus and secretes oxytocin. 
C)  It is part of the thalamus. 
D)  It is part of the limbic system. 
E)  It controls heart rate and blood pressure. 
A)  It is part of the epithalamus and secretes melatonin. 
B)  It is part of the hypothalamus and secretes oxytocin. 
C)  It is part of the thalamus. 
D)  It is part of the limbic system. 
E)  It controls heart rate and blood pressure.

Question 4

Figure 14-1 The Circulation of Cerebrospinal Fluid

Use Figure 14-1 to answer the following questions:
-Ependymal cells are most likely found at which structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  2 
C)  9 
D)  3 
E)  7 
A)  10 
B)  2 
C)  9 
D)  3 
E)  7

Question 5

After suffering a stroke, Mary finds that she cannot move her right arm. This would suggest that the stroke damage is in the area of the ________ lobe.

Accepted Answer

A)  right frontal 
B)  left frontal 
C)  right temporal 
D)  left temporal 
E)  occipital 
A)  right frontal 
B)  left frontal 
C)  right temporal 
D)  left temporal 
E)  occipital

Question 6

Which hypothalamic nucleus is responsible for regulating circadian rhythms?

Accepted Answer

A)  suprachiasmatic nucleus 
B)  preoptic area 
C)  autonomic nucleus 
D)  paraventricular nucleus 
E)  tuber cinereum 
A)  suprachiasmatic nucleus 
B)  preoptic area 
C)  autonomic nucleus 
D)  paraventricular nucleus 
E)  tuber cinereum

Question 7

Figure 14-1 The Circulation of Cerebrospinal Fluid

Use Figure 14-1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "7."

Accepted Answer

A)  dura mater 
B)  lateral ventricle 
C)  fourth ventricle 
D)  subarachnoid space 
E)  filum terminale 
A)  dura mater 
B)  lateral ventricle 
C)  fourth ventricle 
D)  subarachnoid space 
E)  filum terminale

Question 8

Tony hit his head in a car accident. The physicians diagnosed him with a subdural hemorrhage. Which of thefollowing correctly states where the bleeding has occurred in his brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blood is between the dura mater and the skull. 
B)  Blood is between the pia mater and arachnoid mater. 
C)  Blood is between the pia mater and the brain. 
D)  Blood is between the superior sagittal sinus and inferior sagittal sinus. 
E)  Blood is between the dura mater and the arachnoid mater. 
A)  Blood is between the dura mater and the skull. 
B)  Blood is between the pia mater and arachnoid mater. 
C)  Blood is between the pia mater and the brain. 
D)  Blood is between the superior sagittal sinus and inferior sagittal sinus. 
E)  Blood is between the dura mater and the arachnoid mater.

Question 9

The dorsal/posterior nuclei of the thalamus includes the

Accepted Answer

A)  basal nuclei. 
B)  lateral and medial geniculate nuclei. 
C)  mammillary body. 
D)  interthalamic adhesion. 
E)  red nucleus. 
A)  basal nuclei. 
B)  lateral and medial geniculate nuclei. 
C)  mammillary body. 
D)  interthalamic adhesion. 
E)  red nucleus.

Question 10

Which cranial nerve is tested by having the patient stick out their tongue?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypoglossal 
B)  vagus 
C)  facial 
D)  glossopharyngeal 
E)  abducens 
A)  hypoglossal 
B)  vagus 
C)  facial 
D)  glossopharyngeal 
E)  abducens

Question 11

The folds of the surface of the cerebellum

Accepted Answer

A)  are called folia and are less prominent than the cerebral folds. 
B)  form a network of blood vessels over the brain. 
C)  consist of axons and dendrites of neurons. 
D)  are bathed in spinal fluid. 
E)  are called sulci. 
A)  are called folia and are less prominent than the cerebral folds. 
B)  form a network of blood vessels over the brain. 
C)  consist of axons and dendrites of neurons. 
D)  are bathed in spinal fluid. 
E)  are called sulci.

Question 12

Male brains are typically ________ compared to female brains.

Accepted Answer

A)  larger 
B)  smaller 
C)  the same size 
D)  very smooth 
E)  more convoluted 
A)  larger 
B)  smaller 
C)  the same size 
D)  very smooth 
E)  more convoluted

Question 13

What contains a spider web-like network of cells and fibers through which cerebrospinal fluid flows?

Accepted Answer

A)  subdural space 
B)  dural sinus 
C)  falx cerebri 
D)  subarachnoid space 
E)  pia mater 
A)  subdural space 
B)  dural sinus 
C)  falx cerebri 
D)  subarachnoid space 
E)  pia mater

Question 14

Jane, a 79-year-old woman, has been diagnosed with a tumor in the brain. She has lost some sensory and motor functions associated with the face, like control of facial muscles for emotion and various sensory functions like taste. In addition, she has some hearing loss and balance problems. The location of the tumor is likely to be the

Accepted Answer

A)  cerebellum. 
B)  cerebrum. 
C)  medulla. 
D)  thalamus. 
E)  pons. 
A)  cerebellum. 
B)  cerebrum. 
C)  medulla. 
D)  thalamus. 
E)  pons.

Question 15

Chambers within the brain that contain cerebrospinal fluid are called

Accepted Answer

A)  plexuses. 
B)  ganglia. 
C)  sinuses. 
D)  aqueducts. 
E)  ventricles. 
A)  plexuses. 
B)  ganglia. 
C)  sinuses. 
D)  aqueducts. 
E)  ventricles.

Question 16

Terry suffers from dissociation of memories from their emotional content as the result of an automobileaccident. What system of the brain is probably damaged?

Accepted Answer

A)  the prefrontal lobe 
B)  the general interpretive area 
C)  the limbic system 
D)  the preoptic area 
E)  the reticular activating system 
A)  the prefrontal lobe 
B)  the general interpretive area 
C)  the limbic system 
D)  the preoptic area 
E)  the reticular activating system

Question 17

After suffering a blow to the back of the head, Phil loses his vision. The blow probably caused damagetothe

Accepted Answer

A)  frontal lobe. 
B)  postcentral gyrus. 
C)  temporal lobe. 
D)  limbic system. 
E)  occipital lobe. 
A)  frontal lobe. 
B)  postcentral gyrus. 
C)  temporal lobe. 
D)  limbic system. 
E)  occipital lobe.

Question 18

The complex integration of sensory information with visual and auditory memories occurs in this area nearthe auditory cortex?

Accepted Answer

A)  somatosensory area 
B)  precentral gyrus 
C)  premotor cortex 
D)  Wernicke's area 
E)  Broca's area 
A)  somatosensory area 
B)  precentral gyrus 
C)  premotor cortex 
D)  Wernicke's area 
E)  Broca's area

Question 19

Damage to the medulla oblongata can result in death because

Accepted Answer

A)  electrical activity originates within the medulla. 
B)  the vital centers for the control of blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing are located there. 
C)  the blood might not be able to circulate properly around the brain. 
D)  body temperature is controlled by the medulla. 
E)  digestive processes are controlled by the medulla. 
A)  electrical activity originates within the medulla. 
B)  the vital centers for the control of blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing are located there. 
C)  the blood might not be able to circulate properly around the brain. 
D)  body temperature is controlled by the medulla. 
E)  digestive processes are controlled by the medulla.

Question 20

In order to take notes the primary motor cortex must receive input from the ________ first.

Accepted Answer

A)  postcentral gyrus 
B)  primary sensory cortex 
C)  somatic sensory association area 
D)  premotor cortex 
E)  olfactory association area 
A)  postcentral gyrus 
B)  primary sensory cortex 
C)  somatic sensory association area 
D)  premotor cortex 
E)  olfactory association area

Exam 14: The Brain and Cranial Nerves

What symptoms would you expect to see in a patient with damage to the basal nuclei?

The control of heart rate and blood pressure is based in the

Which of the following is true regarding the pineal gland?

Figure 14-1 The Circulation of Cerebrospinal Fluid Use Figure 14-1 to answer the following questions: -Ependymal cells are most likely found at which structure?

After suffering a stroke, Mary finds that she cannot move her right arm. This would suggest that the stroke damage is in the area of the ________ lobe.

Which hypothalamic nucleus is responsible for regulating circadian rhythms?

Figure 14-1 The Circulation of Cerebrospinal Fluid Use Figure 14-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "7."

Tony hit his head in a car accident. The physicians diagnosed him with a subdural hemorrhage. Which of thefollowing correctly states where the bleeding has occurred in his brain?

The dorsal/posterior nuclei of the thalamus includes the

Which cranial nerve is tested by having the patient stick out their tongue?

The folds of the surface of the cerebellum

Male brains are typically ________ compared to female brains.

What contains a spider web-like network of cells and fibers through which cerebrospinal fluid flows?

Chambers within the brain that contain cerebrospinal fluid are called

Terry suffers from dissociation of memories from their emotional content as the result of an automobileaccident. What system of the brain is probably damaged?

After suffering a blow to the back of the head, Phil loses his vision. The blow probably caused damagetothe

The complex integration of sensory information with visual and auditory memories occurs in this area nearthe auditory cortex?

Damage to the medulla oblongata can result in death because

In order to take notes the primary motor cortex must receive input from the ________ first.

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