Exam 14: The Brain and Cranial Nerves

Which of the following is (are)true of the epithalamus?

If the corpus callosum is surgically cut,

In each ventricle is a blood vessel called the ________ that produces cerebrospinal fluid.

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 only sensation that is received directly by the cerebrum is

Olfactory receptors send axons through the cribriform plate and synapse on neurons in the

The surface of the postcentral gyrus contains the ________ cortex.

Bob is struck on the left side of the head and is knocked unconscious.When he recovers consciousness,he can hear individual words but cannot understand the meaning of phrases or sentences.This implies damage to his

Which of the following is not a component of the limbic system?

The anterior nuclei of the thalamus

Which of the following is a function of the hypothalamus?

As CSF circulates,________ between it and the interstitial fluid of the CNS is unrestricted between and across the ependyma.

Figure 14-1 The Circulation of Cerebrospinal Fluid Use Figure 14-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "8."

Which of the following is not a property of the limbic system?

The optic nerve crosses at the ________.

Joe begins to experience mood swings and disturbed thirst and hunger.Imaging studies indicate that a brain tumor is the likely cause of these disorders.In what part of the brain is the tumor most likely located?

The choroid plexus produces CSF at a rate of about

Figure 14-1 The Circulation of Cerebrospinal Fluid Use Figure 14-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "6."

The ________ is important in storage and recall of new long-term memories.

Specialized ________ cells form the secretory component of the choroid plexus.