Anatomy Chapter 14 Quiz

Which area is responsible for the head and eye movement in response to visual stimuli? a. substantia nigra b. inferior colliculus c. superior colliculus d. thalamus e. cerebellar peduncles

c. superior colliculus

Which of the following cranial nerves control movements of the eyeball? a. olfactory (I) nerve, trigeminal (V) nerve, and vagus (X) nerve b. vagus (X) nerve, accessory (XI) nerve, and hypoglossal (XII) nerve c. oculomotor (III) nerve, trochlear (IV) nerve, and abducens (VI) nerve d. oculomotor (III) nerve, glossopharyngeal (IX) nerve, and trigeminal (V) nerve e. optic (II) nerve, oculomotor (III) nerve, and trochlear (IV) nerve

c. oculomotor (III) nerve, trochlear (IV) nerve, and abducens (VI) nerve

Which of the following brain structures consists of the medulla oblongata, pons and midbrain? a. Cerebellum b. Dura mater c. Brain stem d. Diencephalon e. Cerebrum

c. Brain stem

Which of the following is NOT a major region of the brain? a. Diencephalon b. Cerebrum c. Cauda equina d. Brain stem e. Cerebellum

c. Cauda equina

White matter that conducts impulses between gyri in the left cerebral hemisphere are a. commissural tracts b. projection tracts c. association tracts d. decussating tracts e. All are correct

c. association tracts

Which drains venous blood from the brain and delivers it to the internal jugular veins? a. subdural space b. subarachnoid venous space c. dural venous sinuses d. arachnoid villi e. lateral ventricles

c. dural venous sinuses

Which structure separates the frontal from the parietal lobe? a. the longitudinal fissure b. the corpus callosum c. the central sulcus d. the cerebral hemispheres

c. the central sulcus

Which statement is true regarding cranial nerves? a. they pass through intervertebral foramina b. there are 31 pairs c. they are part of the peripheral nervous system d. they all contain sensory and motor axons e. they originate from the brainstem, cerebellum and cerebrum

c. they are part of the peripheral nervous system

cranial nerve V is also known as the ____ nerve a. vagus b. trochlear c. trigeminal d. abducens e. oculomotor

c. trigeminal

which of the following cranial nerves is responsible for regulating visceral activity? a. facial b. spinal accessory c. vagus d. oculomotor e. trigeminal

c. vagus

Which of the following types of tracts are used to conduct nerve impulses between gyri within the same cerebral hemisphere? a. Association tracts b. Commissural tracts c Projection tracts d. Stria medullaris e. Mammillothalamic tracts

a. Association tracts

Which of the following functional areas of the cerebrum is responsible for speech? a. Broca's area b. Prefrontal cortex area c. Primary gustatory area d. Common integrative area e. Primary somatosensory area

a. Broca's area

Which extension of the dura mater separates the two hemispheres of the cerebrum? a. Falx cerebri b. Falx cerebelli c. Tentorium cerebelli d. Tentorium cerebri e. None of these choices

a. Falx cerebri

Cerebral spinal fluid is produced in which structure(s)? a. choroid plexuses b. cerebral aqueduct c. arachnoid villi d. arachnoid granulation e. median aperture

a. choroid plexuses

A projection tract is one which: a. consists of axons that conduct nerve impulses to or from the cerebrum b. consists of axons that conduct impulses between ipsilateral gyri c. includes the corpus callosum as an example d. is also known as a commissural tract

a. consists of axons that conduct nerve impulses to or from the cerebrum

The central sulcus of the cerebrum separates the a. frontal lobe from the parietal lobe. b. parietal lobe from the temporal lobe. c. two cerebral hemispheres. d. temporal lobe from the occipital lobe. e. frontal lobe from the temporal lobe.

a. frontal lobe from the parietal lobe.

From which brain vesicle does the medulla oblongata develop? a. myelencephalon b. metencephalon c. mesencephalon d. diencephalon e. telencephalon

a. myelencephalon

Which of the following cranial nerves carries sensory information coming from the nasal cavity to the olfactory area of the cerebrum? a. olfactory (I) nerve (cranial nerve I) trigeminal (V) nerve (cranial nerve V) abducens (VI) nerve (cranial nerve VI) vestibulocochlear (VIII) nerve (cranial nerve VIII) vagus (X) nerve (cranial nerve X)

a. olfactory (I) nerve (cranial nerve I)

Which fingerlike projections found in the dural venous sinuses reabsorb cerebrospinal fluid? a. Dural villi b. Choroid plexuses c. Arachnoid villi d. Microvilli e. Lemnisci

c. Arachnoid villi

which of the following structures conducts nerve impulses between the two different hemispheres of the cerebrum? a. association tracts b. corpus callosum c. projection tracts d. pyramids e. sulci

b. corpus callosum

Which statement is false in reference to the cranial meninges? a. have the same basic structure as the spinal meninges b. have three layers of the dura mater c. are continuous with the spinal meninges d. are named the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and the pia mater

b. have three layers of the dura mater

blood flows to the brain through the _____ arteries and away from the brain through the ____ vein a. internal carotid and axillary; internal jugular b. internal carotid and vertebral; internal jugular c. internal jugular and vertebral; internal carotid d. external carotid and vertebral; external jugular e. external jugular and axillary; external jugular

b. internal carotid and vertebral; interbal jugular

Which of the following is not a true statement regarding the blood-brain barrier (BBB)? a. astrocytes play a primary role b. it consists mainly of gap junctions c. it prevents passage of possible therapeutic drugs d. it allows easy passage of lipid-soluble substances e. it prevents the flow of proteins across it

b. it consists mainly of gap junctions

Which of the following is true of the thalamus? a. it is the major relay center for just motor impulses b. it is a component of the diencephalon c. it precisely locates sensations of pain, temperature, pressure and sound d. the external capsule connects the thalamus with the cerebral cortex

b. it is a component of the diencephalon

The primary visual area is located in which lobe of the brain? a. frontal b. occipital c. parietal d. flocculonodular e. posterior

b. occipital

The brain requires an almost continuous supply of a. oxygen and fatty acids b. oxygen and glucose c. protein and glucose d. oxygen and protein

b. oxygen and glucose

Which statement best describes the location of the cerebellum? a. anterior to cerebrum and anterior to brain stem b. posterior to brainstem and inferior to cerebrum c. superior to cerebrum and posterior to brainstem d. superior to brainstem and posterior to cerebrum

b. posterior to brainstem and inferior to cerebrum

pyramids are a. a netwrok of white and gray matter found in the medulla oblongata b. gray matter protrusions found on the medulla oblongata c. white matter protrusions found on the medulla oblongata d. gray matter protrusions found on the pons e. white matter protrusions found on the pons

c. white matter protrusions found on the medulla oblongata

Which of the following structures protect the brain by preventing the movement of harmful substances and pathogens from the blood into the brain tissue? a. Dura mater b. Arachnoid mater c. Cerebrospinal fluid d. Blood brain barrier e. All of these choices

d. Blood brain barrier

Which of the following are networks of capillaries that produce cerebrospinal fluid and are found in the walls of the ventricles of the brain? a. Interventricular foramina b. Lateral apertures c. Aqueduct of the midbrain d. Choroid plexuses e. Brachial plexuses

d. Choroid plexuses

Which of the following brain structures consists of the thalamus, hypothalamus and epithalamus? a. Dura mater b. Cerebellum c. Cerebrum d. Diencephalon e. Brain stem

d. Diencephalon

Which of the following functional areas of the cerebrum is responsible for sensing body touch and temperature? a. Common integrative area b. Primary visual area c. Prefrontal cortex area d. Primary somatosensory area e. Broca's area

d. Primary somatosensory area

Which of the following functional areas of the cerebrum is responsible for vision? a. Primary olfactory area b. Primary somatosensory area c. Broca's area d. Primary visual area e. Common integrative area

d. Primary visual area

which of the following is a branch of the trigminal (V) nerve? a. ophthalmic nerve b. maxillary nerve c. mandibular nerve d. all of these branches of the trigeminal (V) nerve e. none of these branches of the trigeminal (V) nerve

d. all of these are branches of the trigeminal (V) nerve

Functions of the cerebellum include a. smooth and coordinate skilled muscle activity b. detect problems in carrying out voluntary muscle activity and correct them c. regulation of balance and posture d. all of these choices are functions of the cerebellum

d. all of these choices are functions of the cerebellum

Which part of the brain is associated with ten of the 12 pairs of cranial nerves? a. medulla oblongata. b. pons. c. midbrain. d. brain stem. e. none of these choice is correct.

d. brain stem.

The term 'decussation' means: a. to split in half b. control of movement c. a form of sensory input d. crossing e. swallowing

d. crossing

which of the following cranial nerves of is primarily responsibly for changing facial expressions? a. oculomotor b. trigeminal c. spinal accessory d. facial e. vagus

d. facial

Damage to which portion of the limbic system results in loss of memory of recent events and difficulty committing anything new to memory? a. dentate gyrus b. septal nuclei c. cingulate gyrus d. hippocampus e. amygdala

d. hippocampus

Which statement about the cerebellum is true? a. tracts of gray matter within it are called arbor vitae b. the cerebellar peduncles attach it to the cerebrum c. the cerebellar lobes are also called tentorium cerebelli d. its prime function is to 'fine tune' motor function e. the sagittal fissure separates it from the cerebrum

d. its prime function is to 'fine tune' motor function

Which component of the brain is referred to as the "emotional brain" as it plays primary role in a wide range of emotions? a. basal ganglia b. frontal lobe of the cerebrum c. corpus callosum d. limbic system e. cerebral cortex

d. limbic system

a deep indentation found along the medial plane that separates the right and left cerebral hemispheres is called the a. transverse fissure b. corpus callosum c. tentorium cerebelli d. longitudinal fissure e. septum pellucidum

d. longitudinal fissure

which region of the brain contains the pontine respiratory group and apneustic areas that help control respiration? a. cerebellum b. spinal cord c. midbrain d. pons e. thalamus

d. pons

Which statement is true? a. the central sulcus separates the parietal lobe from the temporal lobe b. the postcentral gyrus contains the primary motor area c. the insula lies within the precentral gyrus d. the lateral cerebral sulcus separates the frontal lobe from the temporal lobe

d. the lateral cerebral sulcus separates the frontal lobe from the temporal lobe

which of the following is a narrow fluid-filled cavity found along the midline superior to the hypothalamus and between the right and left halves of the thalamus? a. fifth ventricle b. lateral ventricle c. spetum pellucidum d. third ventricle e. fourth ventricle

d. third ventricle

which of the following statements best describes the structure of the blood-brain barrier that provides its functional characteristics? a. processes of astrocytes wrap tightly around capillaries in the brain b. gap junctions tightly seal endothelial cells of capillaries in the brain c. the basement membrane of capillaries in the brain contains extremely small pores d. tight junctions tightly seal endothelial cells of capillaries in the brain e. spot desmosomes tightly link capillary endothelial cells together

d. tight junctions tightly seal endothelial cells of capillaries in the brain

Which region of the brain contains the pineal gland? a. Thalamus b. Cerebellum c. Hypothalamus d. Cerebrum e. Epithalalmus

e. Epithalalmus

Which of the following is a fluid-filled cavity located in each hemisphere of the cerebrum? a. Third ventricle b. Fourth ventricle c. Corpus callosum d. Septum pellucidum e. Lateral ventricle

e. Lateral ventricle

Which of the following functional areas of the cerebrum is responsible for conscious movements of the body? a. Primary somatosensory area b. Broca's area c. Primary visual area d. Somatosensory association area e. Primary motor area

e. Primary motor area

The hypothalamus a. produces hormones b. plays a major role in regulating homeostasis, visceral activity and temperature c. regulates certain emotions like rage, sexual arousal, aggression, pain and pleasure d. regulates eating and drinking behavior e. all are correct

e. all are correct

The thalamus a. relays sensory information to correct regions of the cerebral hemispheres b. relays motor information from the cerebellum and basal ganglia to the cerebrum c. plays a role in consciousness d. consists of a pair of oval masses e. all of these choices are correct

e. all of these choices are correct

Which of the following is a function of the basal nuclei? a. control subconscious contraction of skeletal muscles b. influence attention, memory and planning c. help initiate and terminate movements d. assist in regulating emotional behaviors e. all of these choices are functions of the basal nuclei

e. all of these choices are functions of the basal nuclei

Which three areas of gray matter found in each cerebral hemisphere are important in helping to control the initiation and termination of skeletal muscle movements? a. lateral olivary nuclei b. vestibular nuclei c. red nuclei d. autonomic ganglia e. basal nuclei

e. basal nuclei

Cerebrospinal fluid carries small amounts of chemicals like glucose from the _____ to neurons and neuroglia. a. bile b. interstitial fluid c. intracellular fluid d. arachnoid space e. blood

e. blood

which of the following are NOT controlled by the hypothalamus? a. thirst b. emotional behavior c. body temperature d. hunger e. blood calcium concentration

e. blood calcium concentration

which brain strcuture is responsible for the "startle reflex" in response to loud sounds? a. medial lemniscus b. pontine nucleus c. arbor vitae d. superior colliculus e. inferior colliculus

e. inferior colliculus

which of the following is a nucleus found in the midbrain that releases dopamine? a. cerebral peduncle b. inferior olivary nucleus c. inferior colluculus d. pontine nucleus e. substantia nigra

e. substantia nigra

which region of the brain serves as the major relay station for most sensory impulses that reach the primary sensory areas of the cerebral cortex from the spinal cord and brain stem? a. epithalamus b. hypothalamus c. pons d. midbrain e. thalamus

e. thalamus