Brain Quizzes

Which of the following is a similarity between the medulla oblongata and the pons?

Both contain nuclei for several cranial nerves.

Which of the following structures in the brain forms part of the blood-brain barrier that prevents harmful substances from entering brain tissue?

Capillary walls

Sensory areas of the cerebral cortex are located mainly posterior to the...

Central sulci.

Which part of the brain manages balance and posture?

Cerebellum

If you were teaching a friend about cerebrospinal fluid, which of the following would not be part of your lesson?

Cerebrospinal fluid is present only in the brain.

The midbrain contains nuclei, called _____, that control visual and auditory reflexes.

Colliculi

All of the following are functions of the brain except...

Controlling reflexes.

Which of the following accurately describes how particular ventricles are connected to each other?

In the diencephalon, the interventricular foramen connects the lateral ventricles and the third ventricle.

Which of the following is true of the medulla oblongata?

It controls involuntary functions of the respiratory, digestive, and circulatory systems.

Which of the following is a function of cerebrospinal fluid?

It supports the brain and protects it from trauma.

If you were explaining the cerebrum to a friend who doesn't understand its structure or function, which of the following would not be part of your explanation?

Its hemispheres are symmetrical in function.

The cranial dura mater is composed of two layers, which are the...

Meningeal and endosteal.

Which of the following accurately identifies how information is processed in the cerebral cortex?

Motor signals are transmitted mainly from the anterior cortex, whereas sensory signals are received and processed in the posterior regions of the cortex.

All of the following are functions that the midbrain is involved in except...

Olfaction.

The cerebellum is located _____ to the brain stem and _____ to the occipital lobe of the cerebrum.

Posterior, inferior

If you were explaining the gyri of the cerebral cortex to a friend, which of the following would you include?

The cingulate gyrus is part of the limbic system and plays a role in expressing emotions through gestures.

Which of the following describes a difference between the external and internal regions of the cerebrum?

The external region of the cerebrum consists of gray matter, whereas the internal region consists of white matter.

Which of the following accurately explains the discrete function of one of the parts of the diencephalon?

The hypothalamus manages sensory impulses, controls emotions, and contributes to the homeostatic balance of the autonomic nervous system.

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of the arteries and veins in the brain?

The internal carotid and vertebral arteries supply blood to the brain, whereas the dural venous sinuses and internal jugular vein drain the blood from the brain.

Which of the following distinguishes the right and left cerebral hemispheres from each other?

The right hemisphere is responsible for visual, emotional, and artistic awareness, whereas the left hemisphere is responsible for language and calculation.