Question 1

Which of the following brain structures consists of the thalamus,hypothalamus and epithalamus?

Accepted Answer

A) Cerebellum 
B) Brain stem 
C) Cerebrum 
D) Diencephalon 
E) Dura mater 
A) Cerebellum 
B) Brain stem 
C) Cerebrum 
D) Diencephalon 
E) Dura mater

Question 2

Which of the following disorders is the most common brain disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) Transient ischemic attack 
B) Alzheimer's disease 
C) Cerebrovascular accident 
D) Brain tumor 
E) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder 
A) Transient ischemic attack 
B) Alzheimer's disease 
C) Cerebrovascular accident 
D) Brain tumor 
E) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Question 3

Which structure carries sensory information coming from proprioceptors found in the trunk and limbs into the cerebellum?

Accepted Answer

A) Inferior cerebellar peduncle 
B) Middle cerebellar peduncle 
C) Superior cerebellar peduncle 
D) Anterior lobe 
E) Posterior lobe 
A) Inferior cerebellar peduncle 
B) Middle cerebellar peduncle 
C) Superior cerebellar peduncle 
D) Anterior lobe 
E) Posterior lobe

Question 4

Which region of the brain contains the inferior olivary nucleus?

Accepted Answer

A) Pons 
B) Medulla oblongata 
C) Pyramids 
D) Hypothalamus 
E) Midbrain 
A) Pons 
B) Medulla oblongata 
C) Pyramids 
D) Hypothalamus 
E) Midbrain

Question 5

Which brain vesicle gives rise to the midbrain and cerebral aqueduct?

Accepted Answer

A) Prosencephalon 
B) Mesencephalon 
C) Rhombencephalon 
D) Telencephalon 
E) Myelencephalon 
A) Prosencephalon 
B) Mesencephalon 
C) Rhombencephalon 
D) Telencephalon 
E) Myelencephalon

Question 6

Which of the following cranial nerves carries sensory information coming from the nasal cavity to the olfactory area of the cerebrum?

Accepted Answer

A) olfactory (I)nerve (cranial nerve I) 
B) trigeminal (V)nerve (cranial nerve V) 
C) abducens (VI)nerve (cranial nerve VI) 
D) vestibulocochlear (VIII)nerve (cranial nerve VIII) 
E) vagus (X)nerve (cranial nerve X) 
A) olfactory (I)nerve (cranial nerve I) 
B) trigeminal (V)nerve (cranial nerve V) 
C) abducens (VI)nerve (cranial nerve VI) 
D) vestibulocochlear (VIII)nerve (cranial nerve VIII) 
E) vagus (X)nerve (cranial nerve X)

Question 7

The central sulcus of the cerebrum separates the

Accepted Answer

A) two cerebral hemispheres. 
B) frontal lobe from the parietal lobe. 
C) frontal lobe from the temporal lobe. 
D) parietal lobe from the temporal lobe. 
E) temporal lobe from the occipital lobe. 
A) two cerebral hemispheres. 
B) frontal lobe from the parietal lobe. 
C) frontal lobe from the temporal lobe. 
D) parietal lobe from the temporal lobe. 
E) temporal lobe from the occipital lobe.

Question 8

Which of the following functional areas of the cerebrum is responsible for sensing body touch and temperature?

Accepted Answer

A) Broca's area 
B) Primary visual area 
C) Common integrative area 
D) Prefrontal cortex area 
E) Primary somatosensory area 
A) Broca's area 
B) Primary visual area 
C) Common integrative area 
D) Prefrontal cortex area 
E) Primary somatosensory area

Question 9

This type of brain wave occurs at regular intervals when a person is awake but not when a person is sleeping.

Accepted Answer

A) Alpha waves 
B) Beta waves 
C) Theta waves 
D) Delta waves. 
E) All of the selections are correct 
A) Alpha waves 
B) Beta waves 
C) Theta waves 
D) Delta waves. 
E) All of the selections are correct

Question 10

The cerebellar cortex consists of folia,which are

Accepted Answer

A) parallel folds of white matter. 
B) found in the vermis only. 
C) portions of the pyramids. 
D) parallel folds of gray matter. 
E) used in the RAS system. 
A) parallel folds of white matter. 
B) found in the vermis only. 
C) portions of the pyramids. 
D) parallel folds of gray matter. 
E) used in the RAS system.

Question 11

Which of the following cranial nerves control movements of the eyeball?

Accepted Answer

A) optic (II)nerve,oculomotor (III)nerve,and trochlear (IV)nerve 
B) olfactory (I)nerve,trigeminal (V)nerve,and vagus (X)nerve 
C) oculomotor (III)nerve,glossopharyngeal (IX)nerve,and trigeminal (V)nerve 
D) oculomotor (III)nerve,trochlear (IV)nerve,and abducens (VI)nerve 
E) vagus (X)nerve,accessory (XI)nerve,and hypoglossal (XII)nerve 
A) optic (II)nerve,oculomotor (III)nerve,and trochlear (IV)nerve 
B) olfactory (I)nerve,trigeminal (V)nerve,and vagus (X)nerve 
C) oculomotor (III)nerve,glossopharyngeal (IX)nerve,and trigeminal (V)nerve 
D) oculomotor (III)nerve,trochlear (IV)nerve,and abducens (VI)nerve 
E) vagus (X)nerve,accessory (XI)nerve,and hypoglossal (XII)nerve

Question 12

Hand preference when writing or throwing is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) cranial nerve damage. 
B) hemispheric lateralization. 
C) damage to the olfactory nerve. 
D) damage to the Broca's area. 
E) None of these choices. 
A) cranial nerve damage. 
B) hemispheric lateralization. 
C) damage to the olfactory nerve. 
D) damage to the Broca's area. 
E) None of these choices.

Question 13

Which of the following cranial nerves is responsible for regulating visceral activity?

Accepted Answer

A) Oculomotor 
B) Trigeminal 
C) Spinal accessory 
D) Facial 
E) Vagus 
A) Oculomotor 
B) Trigeminal 
C) Spinal accessory 
D) Facial 
E) Vagus

Question 14

Damage to which cranial nerve in the diagram will cause the inability of an eyeball to move laterally beyond the midpoint?

Accepted Answer

A) B 
B) C 
C) D 
D) E 
E) F 
A) B 
B) C 
C) D 
D) E 
E) F

Question 15

This major portion of the brain is used to monitor movements initiated by the motor areas of the cerebrum.

Accepted Answer

A) B 
B) E 
C) F 
D) C 
E) A 
A) B 
B) E 
C) F 
D) C 
E) A

Question 16

Which of the following cranial nerves is primarily responsible for changing facial expressions?

Accepted Answer

A) Oculomotor 
B) Trigeminal 
C) Spinal accessory 
D) Facial 
E) Vagus 
A) Oculomotor 
B) Trigeminal 
C) Spinal accessory 
D) Facial 
E) Vagus

Question 17

Blood flows to the brain through the _____ arteries and away from the brain through the _____ vein.

Accepted Answer

A) internal carotid and vertebral;internal jugular 
B) external carotid and vertebral;external jugular 
C) internal jugular and vertebral;internal carotid 
D) internal carotid and axillary;internal jugular 
E) external jugular and axillary;external jugular 
A) internal carotid and vertebral;internal jugular 
B) external carotid and vertebral;external jugular 
C) internal jugular and vertebral;internal carotid 
D) internal carotid and axillary;internal jugular 
E) external jugular and axillary;external jugular

Question 18

Which cranial nerve in the diagram is involved with speech and swallowing and has a purely motor function?

Accepted Answer

A) H 
B) I 
C) J 
D) K 
E) L 
A) H 
B) I 
C) J 
D) K 
E) L

Question 19

Which of the following describes a function of cerebrospinal fluid?
1)Mechanical protection
2)pH homeostasis
3)Circulation

Accepted Answer

A) 1 only 
B) 2 only 
C) 3 only 
D) Both 1 and 2 
E) All of these choices 
A) 1 only 
B) 2 only 
C) 3 only 
D) Both 1 and 2 
E) All of these choices

Question 20

Which extension of the dura mater separates the two hemispheres of the cerebrum?

Accepted Answer

A) Falx cerebri 
B) Falx cerebelli 
C) Tentorium cerebelli 
D) Tentorium cerebri 
E) None of these choices 
A) Falx cerebri 
B) Falx cerebelli 
C) Tentorium cerebelli 
D) Tentorium cerebri 
E) None of these choices

Exam 14: The Brain and Cranial Nerves

Which of the following brain structures consists of the thalamus,hypothalamus and epithalamus?

Which of the following disorders is the most common brain disorder?

Which structure carries sensory information coming from proprioceptors found in the trunk and limbs into the cerebellum?

Which region of the brain contains the inferior olivary nucleus?

Which brain vesicle gives rise to the midbrain and cerebral aqueduct?

Which of the following cranial nerves carries sensory information coming from the nasal cavity to the olfactory area of the cerebrum?

The central sulcus of the cerebrum separates the

Which of the following functional areas of the cerebrum is responsible for sensing body touch and temperature?

This type of brain wave occurs at regular intervals when a person is awake but not when a person is sleeping.

The cerebellar cortex consists of folia,which are

Which of the following cranial nerves control movements of the eyeball?

Hand preference when writing or throwing is an example of

Which of the following cranial nerves is responsible for regulating visceral activity?

Damage to which cranial nerve in the diagram will cause the inability of an eyeball to move laterally beyond the midpoint?

This major portion of the brain is used to monitor movements initiated by the motor areas of the cerebrum.

Which of the following cranial nerves is primarily responsible for changing facial expressions?

Blood flows to the brain through the _____ arteries and away from the brain through the _____ vein.

Which cranial nerve in the diagram is involved with speech and swallowing and has a purely motor function?

Which of the following describes a function of cerebrospinal fluid? 1)Mechanical protection 2)pH homeostasis 3)Circulation

Which extension of the dura mater separates the two hemispheres of the cerebrum?

An Introduction to the Human Body

The Chemical Level of Organization

The Cellular Level of Organization

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System Unit Ii: Principles of Support and Movement

The Skeletal System: Bone Tissue

The Skeletal System: the Axial Skeleton

The Skeletal System: the Appendicular Skeleton

Joints

Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System Unit Iii: Control Systems of the Human Body

Nervous Tissue

The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

The Autonomic Nervous System

Sensory, Motor and Integrative Systems

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System Unit Iv: Maintenance of the Human Body

The Cardiovascular System: the Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Hemodynamics

The Lymphatic System, Nonspecific Resistance to Disease, and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism

The Urinary System

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Homeostasis Unit V: Continuity

The Reproductive Systems

Development and Inheritance

Filters

Blood flows to the brain through the _ arteries and away from the brain through the _ vein.