Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) contains cerebral and diencephalic components 
B) functions in maintaining homeostasis in cold weather 
C) located between the border of the cerebrum and diencephalon 
D) links conscious functions of the cerebral cortex with unconscious functions of the brain stem 
E) functions in emotions,learning,and memory 
A) contains cerebral and diencephalic components 
B) functions in maintaining homeostasis in cold weather 
C) located between the border of the cerebrum and diencephalon 
D) links conscious functions of the cerebral cortex with unconscious functions of the brain stem 
E) functions in emotions,learning,and memory

Question 2

Tic douloureux is

Accepted Answer

A) a disorder of the maxillary and mandibular branches of nerve V. 
B) characterized by almost totally debilitating pain. 
C) triggered by contact with the lip,tongue,or gums. 
D) also called trigeminal neuralgia. 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) a disorder of the maxillary and mandibular branches of nerve V. 
B) characterized by almost totally debilitating pain. 
C) triggered by contact with the lip,tongue,or gums. 
D) also called trigeminal neuralgia. 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 3

Excitation of neurons in the basal nuclei would lead to

Accepted Answer

A) increased muscle tone. 
B) loss of consciousness. 
C) inability to sense pain. 
D) sexual arousal. 
E) involuntary speech production. 
A) increased muscle tone. 
B) loss of consciousness. 
C) inability to sense pain. 
D) sexual arousal. 
E) involuntary speech production.

Question 4

Autonomic centers that control blood pressure,heart rate,and digestion are located in the

Accepted Answer

A) medulla oblongata. 
B) pons. 
C) mesencephalon. 
D) diencephalon. 
E) cerebellum. 
A) medulla oblongata. 
B) pons. 
C) mesencephalon. 
D) diencephalon. 
E) cerebellum.

Question 5

The surface of the postcentral gyrus contains the ________ cortex.

Accepted Answer

A) primary sensory 
B) primary motor 
C) visual 
D) olfactory 
E) auditory 
A) primary sensory 
B) primary motor 
C) visual 
D) olfactory 
E) auditory

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) association 
B) motor 
C) cranial 
D) sensory 
E) intercalated 
A) association 
B) motor 
C) cranial 
D) sensory 
E) intercalated

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) hear your voice. 
A) smell his food. 
B) smile. 
C) blink his eyes. 
D) nod his head. 
E) hear your voice.

Question 8

The highest levels of information processing occur in the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Overseeing the postural muscles of the body and making rapid adjustments to maintain balance and equilibrium are functions of the

Accepted Answer

A) cerebrum. 
B) mesencephalon. 
C) cerebellum. 
D) pons. 
E) medulla oblongata. 
A) cerebrum. 
B) mesencephalon. 
C) cerebellum. 
D) pons. 
E) medulla oblongata.

Question 10

The patient has the following symptoms: change in vocal tone,problems swallowing,inability to control urination,erratic heart rate,and gastric problems.You would identify the problem as being related to the

Accepted Answer

A) vagus nerve. 
B) pineal gland. 
C) abducens nerve. 
D) trigeminal nerve. 
E) amygdala. 
A) vagus nerve. 
B) pineal gland. 
C) abducens nerve. 
D) trigeminal nerve. 
E) amygdala.

Question 11

The structure of the brain that carries ascending sensory information to the thalamus is the

Accepted Answer

A) midbrain. 
B) cerebral aqueduct. 
C) 4ᵗʰ ventricle. 
D) basal ganglion. 
E) cerebellum. 
A) midbrain. 
B) cerebral aqueduct. 
C) 4ᵗʰ ventricle. 
D) basal ganglion. 
E) cerebellum.

Question 12

Which of the following is a property of the blood-brain barrier?

Accepted Answer

A) The capillary endothelial cells are interconnected by tight junctions. 
B) It is generally permeable to lipid-soluble compounds. 
C) Astrocytes surround the CNS capillaries. 
D) It is absent in portions of the hypothalamus. 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) The capillary endothelial cells are interconnected by tight junctions. 
B) It is generally permeable to lipid-soluble compounds. 
C) Astrocytes surround the CNS capillaries. 
D) It is absent in portions of the hypothalamus. 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 13

The ________ are the four masses on the posterior of the midbrain.

Accepted Answer

A) quadriceps 
B) tetrahygena 
C) mesencephalon 
D) choroid plexuses 
E) corpora quadrigemina 
A) quadriceps 
B) tetrahygena 
C) mesencephalon 
D) choroid plexuses 
E) corpora quadrigemina

Question 14

Which of the following is not a function of cerebrospinal fluid?

Accepted Answer

A) provides cushioning for delicate neural tissues 
B) provides buoyant support for the brain 
C) acts as a transport medium for nutrients 
D) provides ATP for impulse transmission 
E) acts as a transport medium for waste products 
A) provides cushioning for delicate neural tissues 
B) provides buoyant support for the brain 
C) acts as a transport medium for nutrients 
D) provides ATP for impulse transmission 
E) acts as a transport medium for waste products

Question 15

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 16

The respiratory rhythmicity center is located in the

Accepted Answer

A) pons. 
B) cerebrum. 
C) medulla oblongata. 
D) cerebellum. 
E) midbrain. 
A) pons. 
B) cerebrum. 
C) medulla oblongata. 
D) cerebellum. 
E) midbrain.

Question 17

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 18

The hypothalamus is a key player in the endocrine system because

Accepted Answer

A) it controls the pituitary gland directly underneath it. 
B) it communicates with all other endocrine organs of the body. 
C) it produces enzymes that are involved in the production of hormones. 
D) its autonomic controls also run all of the endocrine organs. 
E) None of the answers is correct. 
A) it controls the pituitary gland directly underneath it. 
B) it communicates with all other endocrine organs of the body. 
C) it produces enzymes that are involved in the production of hormones. 
D) its autonomic controls also run all of the endocrine organs. 
E) None of the answers is correct.

Question 19

The cerebellum and pons develop from the

Accepted Answer

A) telencephalon. 
B) diencephalon. 
C) mesencephalon. 
D) metencephalon. 
E) myelencephalon. 
A) telencephalon. 
B) diencephalon. 
C) mesencephalon. 
D) metencephalon. 
E) myelencephalon.

Question 20

Two large venous sinuses,the sagittal sinuses,lie within a dural fold called the

Accepted Answer

A) cerebral aqueduct. 
B) basal ganglia. 
C) falx cerebri. 
D) arachnoid mater. 
E) septum pellucidum. 
A) cerebral aqueduct. 
B) basal ganglia. 
C) falx cerebri. 
D) arachnoid mater. 
E) septum pellucidum.

Exam 14: The Brain and Cranial Nerves

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

Tic douloureux is

Excitation of neurons in the basal nuclei would lead to

Autonomic centers that control blood pressure,heart rate,and digestion are located in the

The surface of the postcentral gyrus contains the ________ cortex.

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 highest levels of information processing occur in the

Overseeing the postural muscles of the body and making rapid adjustments to maintain balance and equilibrium are functions of the

The patient has the following symptoms: change in vocal tone,problems swallowing,inability to control urination,erratic heart rate,and gastric problems.You would identify the problem as being related to the

The structure of the brain that carries ascending sensory information to the thalamus is the

Which of the following is a property of the blood-brain barrier?

The ________ are the four masses on the posterior of the midbrain.

Which of the following is not a function of cerebrospinal fluid?

Male brains are typically ________ compared to female brains.

The respiratory rhythmicity center is located in the

Chambers within the brain that contain cerebrospinal fluid are called

The hypothalamus is a key player in the endocrine system because

The cerebellum and pons develop from the

Two large venous sinuses,the sagittal sinuses,lie within a dural fold called the

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