Question 1

From superficial to deep,the meninges occur in which order?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dura mater,pia mater,arachnoid 
B)  Dura mater,arachnoid,pia mater 
C)  Pia mater,dura mater,arachnoid 
D)  Pia mater,arachnoid,dura mater 
E)  Arachnoid,pia mater,dura mater 
A)  Dura mater,pia mater,arachnoid 
B)  Dura mater,arachnoid,pia mater 
C)  Pia mater,dura mater,arachnoid 
D)  Pia mater,arachnoid,dura mater 
E)  Arachnoid,pia mater,dura mater

Question 2

Both cerebrum and cerebellum have gray matter in their surface cortex and deeper nuclei,and white matter deep to the cortex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Where are the cardiac,vasomotor,and respiratory centers found?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medulla oblongata 
B)  Pons 
C)  Midbrain 
D)  Spinal cord 
E)  Diencephalon 
A)  Medulla oblongata 
B)  Pons 
C)  Midbrain 
D)  Spinal cord 
E)  Diencephalon

Question 4

The pyramidal cells of the precentral gyrus are called __________ neurons.

Accepted Answer

A)  stellate 
B)  third-order 
C)  first-order 
D)  upper motor 
E)  lower motor 
A)  stellate 
B)  third-order 
C)  first-order 
D)  upper motor 
E)  lower motor

Question 5

A patient is experiencing a high fever,stiff neck,drowsiness,and intense headaches.A spinal tap showed bacteria and white blood cells in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).This individual most likely has what condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parkinson disease 
B)  Alzheimer disease 
C)  Meningitis 
D)  Hydrocephalus 
E)  A stroke 
A)  Parkinson disease 
B)  Alzheimer disease 
C)  Meningitis 
D)  Hydrocephalus 
E)  A stroke

Question 6

Short-term memory is associated with the __________,whereas long-term memory is associated with the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cerebral cortex;hippocampus 
B)  hippocampus;cerebral cortex 
C)  cerebral cortex;amygdala 
D)  amygdala;hippocampus 
E)  hippocampus;midbrain 
A)  cerebral cortex;hippocampus 
B)  hippocampus;cerebral cortex 
C)  cerebral cortex;amygdala 
D)  amygdala;hippocampus 
E)  hippocampus;midbrain

Question 7

The vision association area resides primarily in the temporal lobe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The cerebellum is __________ to the cerebrum.

Accepted Answer

A)  superficial 
B)  deep 
C)  caudal 
D)  rostral 
E)  medial 
A)  superficial 
B)  deep 
C)  caudal 
D)  rostral 
E)  medial

Question 9

What is the largest of the cranial nerves and the most important sensory nerve of the face?

Accepted Answer

A)  Accessory nerve (XI) 
B)  Facial nerve (VII) 
C)  Trigeminal nerve (V) 
D)  Hypoglossal nerve (XII) 
E)  Abducens nerve (VI) 
A)  Accessory nerve (XI) 
B)  Facial nerve (VII) 
C)  Trigeminal nerve (V) 
D)  Hypoglossal nerve (XII) 
E)  Abducens nerve (VI)

Question 10

Which of the following is not a function of CSF?

Accepted Answer

A)  To regulate the chemical environment of the nervous tissue 
B)  To rinse metabolic wastes from the nervous tissue 
C)  To provide oxygen and nutrients to the nervous tissue 
D)  To protect the brain from striking the cranium when the head is jolted 
E)  To allow the brain to attain considerable size without being impaired by its own weight 
A)  To regulate the chemical environment of the nervous tissue 
B)  To rinse metabolic wastes from the nervous tissue 
C)  To provide oxygen and nutrients to the nervous tissue 
D)  To protect the brain from striking the cranium when the head is jolted 
E)  To allow the brain to attain considerable size without being impaired by its own weight

Question 11

Which of the following is not a motor cranial nerve?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trochlear nerve (IV) 
B)  Abducens nerve (VI) 
C)  Hypoglossal nerve (XII) 
D)  Vestibulocochlear nerve (VIII) 
E)  Accessory nerve (XI) 
A)  Trochlear nerve (IV) 
B)  Abducens nerve (VI) 
C)  Hypoglossal nerve (XII) 
D)  Vestibulocochlear nerve (VIII) 
E)  Accessory nerve (XI)

Question 12

Which of the following pairings of brain wave names and descriptions is paired correctly?

Accepted Answer

A)  Delta Waves - predominance of these may indicate serious brain damage in an adult. 
B)  Beta waves - predominance of these may indicate emotional stress. 
C)  Alpha waves - are greatest during sensory stimulation. 
D)  Theta waves - absent during deep sleep. 
A)  Delta Waves - predominance of these may indicate serious brain damage in an adult. 
B)  Beta waves - predominance of these may indicate emotional stress. 
C)  Alpha waves - are greatest during sensory stimulation. 
D)  Theta waves - absent during deep sleep.

Question 13

The reticular formation is a web of __________ scattered throughout the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  nerves;white matter in the cerebrum 
B)  white matter;cerebellum 
C)  gray matter;brainstem 
D)  gray matter;cerebrum 
E)  neurosomas;hypothalamus 
A)  nerves;white matter in the cerebrum 
B)  white matter;cerebellum 
C)  gray matter;brainstem 
D)  gray matter;cerebrum 
E)  neurosomas;hypothalamus

Question 14

Which cranial nerve pathway would be used to look cross-eyed at the tip of your nose?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trochlear nerve (IV) 
B)  Oculomotor nerve (III) 
C)  Abducens nerve (VI) 
D)  Facial nerve (VII) 
E)  Vagus nerve (X) 
A)  Trochlear nerve (IV) 
B)  Oculomotor nerve (III) 
C)  Abducens nerve (VI) 
D)  Facial nerve (VII) 
E)  Vagus nerve (X)

Exam 14: The Brain and Cranial Nerves

From superficial to deep,the meninges occur in which order?

Both cerebrum and cerebellum have gray matter in their surface cortex and deeper nuclei,and white matter deep to the cortex.

Where are the cardiac,vasomotor,and respiratory centers found?

The pyramidal cells of the precentral gyrus are called __________ neurons.

A patient is experiencing a high fever,stiff neck,drowsiness,and intense headaches.A spinal tap showed bacteria and white blood cells in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).This individual most likely has what condition?

Short-term memory is associated with the __________,whereas long-term memory is associated with the __________.

The vision association area resides primarily in the temporal lobe.

The cerebellum is __________ to the cerebrum.

What is the largest of the cranial nerves and the most important sensory nerve of the face?

Which of the following is not a function of CSF?

Which of the following is not a motor cranial nerve?

Which of the following pairings of brain wave names and descriptions is paired correctly?

The reticular formation is a web of __________ scattered throughout the __________.

Which cranial nerve pathway would be used to look cross-eyed at the tip of your nose?

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