Question 1

The white matter of the cerebellum forms a branching array called the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The white matter of the cerebellum forms...

Question 2

The ventral nuclei of the thalamus

Accepted Answer

A)  relay input from basal ganglia to the motor areas of the cerebral cortex. 
B)  relay input from cerebellum to the motor areas of the cerebral cortex. 
C)  relay general sensory input to the primary sensory cortex. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  relay input from basal ganglia to the motor areas of the cerebral cortex. 
B)  relay input from cerebellum to the motor areas of the cerebral cortex. 
C)  relay general sensory input to the primary sensory cortex. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 3

Nerve fiber bundles on the ventrolateral surface of the midbrain are the

Accepted Answer

A)  tegmenta. 
B)  corpora quadrigemina. 
C)  cerebral peduncles. 
D)  superior colliculi. 
E)  inferior colliculi. 
A)  tegmenta. 
B)  corpora quadrigemina. 
C)  cerebral peduncles. 
D)  superior colliculi. 
E)  inferior colliculi.

Question 4

The region of the cerebral cortex that is medial and deep to the temporal lobe is the

Accepted Answer

A)  parietal lobe. 
B)  temporal lobe. 
C)  frontal lobe. 
D)  occipital lobe. 
E)  insula. 
A)  parietal lobe. 
B)  temporal lobe. 
C)  frontal lobe. 
D)  occipital lobe. 
E)  insula.

Question 5

The respiratory rhythmicity center is located in

Accepted Answer

A)  the pons. 
B)  the cerebrum. 
C)  the medulla oblongata. 
D)  the cerebellum. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  the pons. 
B)  the cerebrum. 
C)  the medulla oblongata. 
D)  the cerebellum. 
E)  all of the above

Question 6

Cortical regions that interpret sensory information or coordinate motor responses are called ________ areas.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cortical regions that interpret sensory information or...

Question 7

You suspect your friend has damage to cranial nerve I when he is unable to

Accepted Answer

A)  smell his food. 
B)  smile. 
C)  blink his eyes. 
D)  nod his head. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  smell his food. 
B)  smile. 
C)  blink his eyes. 
D)  nod his head. 
E)  all of the above

Question 8

The spinal tract that relays information concerning crude touch and pressure to the CNS is the

Accepted Answer

A)  fasciculus gracilis. 
B)  fasciculus cuneatus. 
C)  posterior spinocerebellar. 
D)  lateral spinothalamic. 
E)  anterior spinothalamic. 
A)  fasciculus gracilis. 
B)  fasciculus cuneatus. 
C)  posterior spinocerebellar. 
D)  lateral spinothalamic. 
E)  anterior spinothalamic.

Question 9

What is the function of the nerve labeled "5"?

Accepted Answer

A)  movement of the tongue 
B)  facial expression 
C)  vision 
D)  taste 
E)  visceral sensation and motor control 
A)  movement of the tongue 
B)  facial expression 
C)  vision 
D)  taste 
E)  visceral sensation and motor control

Question 10

Cardiovascular centers located in the ________ adjust the heart rate, the strength of cardiac contractions, and the flow of blood through the peripheral tissues.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cardiovascular centers located in the ________ adjust...

Question 11

Which of the following can contribute to receptor specificity?

Accepted Answer

A)  the structure of the receptor cell 
B)  characteristics of the receptor cell membrane 
C)  accessory cells that function with the receptor 
D)  accessory structures and tissues that shield the receptors from other stimuli 
E)  all of the above 
A)  the structure of the receptor cell 
B)  characteristics of the receptor cell membrane 
C)  accessory cells that function with the receptor 
D)  accessory structures and tissues that shield the receptors from other stimuli 
E)  all of the above

Question 12

Figure 13-1 The Circulation of Cerebrospinal Fluid
Use Figure 13-1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "3."

Accepted Answer

A)  arbor vitae 
B)  corpora quadrigemina 
C)  aqueduct of midbrain 
D)  pons 
E)  diencephalon 
A)  arbor vitae 
B)  corpora quadrigemina 
C)  aqueduct of midbrain 
D)  pons 
E)  diencephalon

Question 13

The dural sinuses are located in the

Accepted Answer

A)  paranasal cavity. 
B)  arachnoid. 
C)  pia mater. 
D)  dural folds. 
E)  tentorium cerebelli. 
A)  paranasal cavity. 
B)  arachnoid. 
C)  pia mater. 
D)  dural folds. 
E)  tentorium cerebelli.

Question 14

Which of the following is a function of the hypothalamus?

Accepted Answer

A)  coordinates day-night cycles of activity/inactivity 
B)  controls autonomic centers 
C)  regulates body temperature 
D)  secretes hormones 
E)  all of the above 
A)  coordinates day-night cycles of activity/inactivity 
B)  controls autonomic centers 
C)  regulates body temperature 
D)  secretes hormones 
E)  all of the above

Question 15

Higher-order functions

Accepted Answer

A)  can be adjusted over time based on experience. 
B)  involve complex interactions among areas of the cortex. 
C)  combine both conscious and unconscious information processing. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  can be adjusted over time based on experience. 
B)  involve complex interactions among areas of the cortex. 
C)  combine both conscious and unconscious information processing. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 16

Sensory transduction can involve which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  a stimulus altering the permeability of a receptor membrane 
B)  change in the flow of ions across the sensory membrane 
C)  the production of a receptor potential 
D)  conversion of a stimulus to a change in membrane potential 
E)  all of the above 
A)  a stimulus altering the permeability of a receptor membrane 
B)  change in the flow of ions across the sensory membrane 
C)  the production of a receptor potential 
D)  conversion of a stimulus to a change in membrane potential 
E)  all of the above

Question 17

What is the function of the nerve labeled "4"?

Accepted Answer

A)  vision 
B)  olfaction 
C)  taste 
D)  hearing and balance 
E)  eye movement 
A)  vision 
B)  olfaction 
C)  taste 
D)  hearing and balance 
E)  eye movement

Question 18

The reflex movement of the head toward a loud noise is directed by the midbrain. Which nuclei accomplish this?

Accepted Answer

A)  substantia nigra 
B)  red nuclei 
C)  tectum 
D)  superior colliculi 
E)  inferior colliculi 
A)  substantia nigra 
B)  red nuclei 
C)  tectum 
D)  superior colliculi 
E)  inferior colliculi

Question 19

Jane suffers from chronic seizures and in order to control the problem undergoes surgery in which the fibers of the corpus callosum are cut. As a result of this surgery she would likely be unable to

Accepted Answer

A)  speak. 
B)  move her left arm. 
C)  verbally identify an object placed in her left hand. 
D)  recognize written words. 
E)  touch her nose with her eyes closed. 
A)  speak. 
B)  move her left arm. 
C)  verbally identify an object placed in her left hand. 
D)  recognize written words. 
E)  touch her nose with her eyes closed.

Question 20

The descending spinal tract that crosses to the opposite side of the body within the cord is the ________ tract.

Accepted Answer

A)  lateral corticospinal 
B)  corticospinal 
C)  rubrospinal 
D)  reticulospinal 
E)  vestibulospinal 
A)  lateral corticospinal 
B)  corticospinal 
C)  rubrospinal 
D)  reticulospinal 
E)  vestibulospinal

Exam 13: The Brain and Cranial Nerves

The white matter of the cerebellum forms a branching array called the ________.

The ventral nuclei of the thalamus

Nerve fiber bundles on the ventrolateral surface of the midbrain are the

The region of the cerebral cortex that is medial and deep to the temporal lobe is the

The respiratory rhythmicity center is located in

Cortical regions that interpret sensory information or coordinate motor responses are called ________ areas.

You suspect your friend has damage to cranial nerve I when he is unable to

The spinal tract that relays information concerning crude touch and pressure to the CNS is the

What is the function of the nerve labeled "5"?

Cardiovascular centers located in the ________ adjust the heart rate, the strength of cardiac contractions, and the flow of blood through the peripheral tissues.

Which of the following can contribute to receptor specificity?

Figure 13-1 The Circulation of Cerebrospinal Fluid Use Figure 13-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "3."

The dural sinuses are located in the

Which of the following is a function of the hypothalamus?

Higher-order functions

Sensory transduction can involve which of the following?

What is the function of the nerve labeled "4"?

The reflex movement of the head toward a loud noise is directed by the midbrain. Which nuclei accomplish this?

Jane suffers from chronic seizures and in order to control the problem undergoes surgery in which the fibers of the corpus callosum are cut. As a result of this surgery she would likely be unable to

The descending spinal tract that crosses to the opposite side of the body within the cord is the ________ tract.

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Chemical Level of Organization

Cellular Level of Organization

Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

Osseous Tissue and Bone Structure

The Skeleton

Articulations

Skeletal Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Neural Tissue

The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves, and Spinal Reflexes

The Autonomic Nervous System

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood and Blood Vessels

The Heart and Cardiovascular Function

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism and Energetics

The Urinary System

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive System

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