Chapter 14
Where does cranial nerve III (the oculomotor nerve) originate? Eyeball Medulla oblongata Pons Midbrain
midbrain
Where does cranial nerve IV (the trochlear nerve) originate? Internal ear Midbrain Pons Medulla oblongata Cerebellum
midbrain
How is the glossopharyngeal (IX) nerve functionally classified? Mixed Sensory Motor
mixed
The visual association areas are located in which of the following lobes? Frontal Occipital Insula Temporal Parietal
occipital temporal parietal
Which lobes contain the visual association area? Occipital, parietal, and temporal Frontal, parietal, and insula Occipital, insula, and frontal
occipital, parietal, temporal
The ______ is where a person decides the appropriate ways to show feelings. gustatory cortex primary somatosensory cortex prefrontal cortex primary motor cortex
prefrontal cortex
The ______ is where a person decides the appropriate ways to show feelings. primary motor cortex prefrontal cortex gustatory cortex primary somatosensory cortex
prefrontal cortex
The ______ is where a person decides the appropriate ways to show feelings. primary somatosensory cortex prefrontal cortex gustatory cortex primary motor cortex
prefrontal cortex
Where is the primary auditory cortex located? Limbic system and insula Temporal lobe and insula Occipital lobe Frontal and parietal lobes
temporal lobe and insula
Select all that apply Where does cranial nerve III (the oculomotor nerve) terminate? Constrictor of the iris Retina Ciliary muscle of the lens External eye muscles Superior orbital fissure
Constrictor of the iris Ciliary muscle of the lens External eye muscles
Which are examples of general (aka somatosensory or somatic) senses? Cold Olfaction Hearing Pain Pressure Gustation
Cold Pain Pressure
Which type of tract, found within the cerebral white matter, carries information between the two cerebral hemispheres? Commissural Association Projection
Commissural
Name the large, C-shaped structure that contains most of the commissural tracts of the brain. Corpus callosum Internal capsule Cerebellum Brainstem
Corpus Callosum
Name the prominent C-shaped band of nerve tracts that connects the right and left cerebral hemispheres to each other. Corpus callosum Sulcus Gyrus Longitudinal fissure
Corpus Callosum
Name the prominent C-shaped band of nerve tracts that connects the right and left cerebral hemispheres to each other. Sulcus Longitudinal fissure Corpus callosum Gyrus
Corpus Callosum
Which arise from the base of the brain, exit the cranium through its foramina, and lead to muscles and sense organs in the head and neck? Cranial nerves Sympathetic nerves Extra nerves Spinal nerves
Cranial Nerves
Which term refers to the differences in function between the right and left sides of the cerebrum? Neural plasticity Cognitive processing Aphasia Hemispheric lateralization
Hemispheric lateralization
Which structure serves as the major control center of the endocrine and autonomic nervous system? Epithalamus Thalamus Hypothalamus Cerebellum
Hypothalamus
Which structure serves as the major control center of the endocrine and autonomic nervous system? Thalamus Hypothalamus Cerebellum Epithalamus
Hypothalamus
Which structure serves as the major control center of the endocrine and autonomic nervous system? Thalamus Hypothalamus Epithalamus Cerebellum
Hypothalamus
Which structures are located in the diencephalon? Pons Hypothalamus Epithalamus Thalamus Cerebellum
Hypothalamus Epithalamus Thalamus
Which lobe is concerned with processing the sense of taste and integration of sensory input from visceral receptors? Insula Temporal lobe Occipital lobe Parietal lobe
Insula
Which lobe is concerned with processing the sense of taste and integration of sensory input from visceral receptors? Parietal lobe Occipital lobe Insula Temporal lobe
Insula
What is the function of the Wernicke area? Maintenance of equilibrium Interpreting written and spoken language Articulation of spoken words Recognition of visual stimulus
Interpreting written and spoken language
Which type of primary sensory cortex is located in the medial surface of the temporal lobe and inferior surface of the frontal lobe? Visual Olfactory Gustatory Auditory
Olfactory
Where does the olfactory (I) nerve terminate? Midbrain Optic chiasm Olfactory bulb Thalamus
Olfactory Bulb
Where does the olfactory (I) nerve terminate? Olfactory bulb Optic chiasm Thalamus Midbrain
Olfactory Bulb
Which are examples of general (aka somatosensory or somatic) senses? Smell Pain Touch Vision Heat Equilibrium
Pain Touch Heat
The _________ lobe starts at the central sulcus and extends caudally to the parieto-occipital sulcus. Listen to the complete question
Parietal
Which cerebral lobe is responsible for receiving and interpreting input from the general senses, as well as for some taste and visual processing? Parietal Temporal Occipital Frontal
Parietal
Which cerebral lobe is responsible for receiving and interpreting input from the general senses, as well as for some taste and visual processing? Temporal Frontal Parietal Occipital
Parietal
Which groove in the brain separates the parietal lobe from the occipital lobe? Parieto-occipital sulcus Longitudinal fissure Central sulcus Lateral sulcus
Parieto-Occipital Sulcus
Which groove in the brain separates the parietal lobe from the occipital lobe? Longitudinal fissure Central sulcus Parieto-occipital sulcus Lateral sulcus
Parieto-occipital sulcus
Where does the abducens nerve (cranial nerve VI) originate? Midbrain Cerebellum Pons Medulla oblongata Tongue
Pons
Where does the abducens nerve (cranial nerve VI) originate? Midbrain Cerebellum Tongue Medulla oblongata Pons
Pons
After a stroke, a patient complains about lack of sensitivity in her right hand. The stroke most likely affected which part of the brain?
Postcentral gyrus in the left parietal lobe
How is the oculomotor nerve (cranial nerve III) classified? Mixed motor Predominantly motor Predominantly sensory
Predominantly motor
How is the oculomotor nerve (cranial nerve III) classified? Predominantly sensory Predominantly motor Mixed motor
Predominantly motor
How is the vestibulocochlear nerve (cranial nerve VIII) functionally classified? Mixed Predominantly Motor Predominantly Sensory
Predominantly sensory
How is the vestibulocochlear nerve (cranial nerve VIII) functionally classified? Predominantly Sensory Predominantly Motor Mixed
Predominantly sensory
Which structures are involved with emotional feelings and memories? Medulla oblongata Midbrain Pons Prefrontal cortex Amygdala
Prefrontal Cortex Amygdala
Which type of tract, found within the cerebral white matter, carries information between the cerebrum and the rest of the body? Association Commissural Projection
Projection
The pons develops from which region of the neural tube? Prosencephalon Mesencephalon Rhombencephalon Spinal cord
Rhombencephalon
The pons develops from which region of the neural tube? Rhombencephalon Prosencephalon Mesencephalon Spinal cord
Rhombencephalon
Which term refers to a temporary state of unconsciousness from which one can awaken when stimulated? Coma Death Paralysis Sleep
Sleep
Which term refers to vision, equilibrium, hearing, taste, and smell? General senses Distributed senses Associative senses Special senses
Special Senses
During which stage of sleep does one feel drowsy, begin to relax, and ECG waves transition from alpha waves to other types of waves? Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 2 Stage 1
Stage 1
The ____________________ colliculi play an important role in visual attention and visual tracking of moving objects.
Superior
Which midbrain structures mediate visual reflexes? Thalamic nuclei Medullary pyramids Inferior colliculi Superior colliculi
Superior Colliculi
Where does the trochlear nerve (cranial nerve IV) pass through the cranium? Foramen rotundum Foramen ovale Optic foramen Superior orbital fissure
Superior Orbital Fissure
Where does the trochlear nerve (cranial nerve IV) pass through the cranium? Superior orbital fissure Foramen ovale Foramen rotundum Optic foramen
Superior orbital fissure
Which best describes the cerebral cortex? Fiber tract that connect the right and left cerebral hemispheres Masses of gray matter deep within the cerebral hemispheres Surface layer of gray matter on the cerebrum Deep white matter of the cerebrum
Surface layer of gray matter on the cerebrum
Which is least likely to get through the blood-brain barrier? Oxygen Glucose Water Urea
Urea
Which cranial nerve plays a major role in the control of cardiac, pulmonary, digestive and urinary functions? Vagus Hypoglossal Abducens Accessory
Vagus
Which type of tract, found within the cerebral white matter, connect regions within the same cerebral hemisphere? Commissural Projection Association
association
How many pairs of cranial nerves are there? 12 24 31 8
12
How many branches does the facial nerve have?
5
How much CSF does the brain produce per day? 0 ml 100 mL 500 mL 160 mL
500 mL
Which term refers to the general inability to describe past events? Learning Amnesia Memory Judgment
Amnesia
How would you classify the fiber tracts passing through the medulla? Ascending sensory tracts only Descending motor tracts only Both ascending sensory and descending motor tracts Neither ascending nor descending tracts
Both ascending sensory and descending motor tracts
The forebrain includes of which of the following structures? Spinal cord and medulla oblongata Cerebrum, thalamus, and cerebellum Thalamus, pons, and medulla oblongata Cerebrum,thalamus, and hypothalamus
Cerebrum, Thalamus, and Hypothalamus
The forebrain includes of which of the following structures? Spinal cord and medulla oblongata Thalamus, pons, and medulla oblongata Cerebrum, thalamus, and cerebellum Cerebrum,thalamus, and hypothalamus
Cerebrum, Thalamus, hypothalamus
Which term refers to the range of mental processes by which knowledge is acquired and used? Recognition Emotion Cognition Sleep
Cognition
The gray matter of the cerebrum forms which of the following? Arachnoid mater Cortex Corpus callosum Fiber tracts
Cortex
The blood-brain barrier (BBB) helps preventing hemorrhages in the nervous tissue of the brain.
FALSE
True or false: A lesion in the right side of the brainstem will usually cause a sensory or motor deficit on left side of the head. True False
False
True or false: The midbrain and the cerebellum interact to control emotional feelings and memories. True False
False
True or false: The chief functions of the parietal lobe include voluntary motor functions, memory, mood, emotion, social judgment and aggression. True False
False, This is the frontal lobe
The boundary between the spinal cord and the medulla oblongata corresponds to which of the following structures? External occipital protuberance Midbrain Foramen magnum Cerebral aquaduct
Foramen Magnum
The primary motor cortex is located in the precentral gyrus of the ______ lobe. temporal parietal occipital frontal
Frontal
Which nerve transmits both sensory and motor impulses to the head, neck and thoracic region? Glossopharyngeal (IX) Vestibulocochlear (VIII) Facial (VII) Hypoglossal (XII) Abducens (VI)
Glossopharyngeal (IX)
Which nerve transmits both sensory and motor impulses to the head, neck and thoracic region? Vestibulocochlear (VIII) Glossopharyngeal (IX) Facial (VII) Abducens (VI) Hypoglossal (XII)
Glossopharyngeal (IX)
Which are considered "special senses"? Hearing Vision Equilibrium Smell Pain Taste
Hearing Vision Equilibrium Smell Taste
Which nerve controls tongue movements? Hypoglossal Accessory Vagus Abducens
Hypoglossal
Where are the sensory receptors for equilibrium located? Inner ear Cardiac muscle Brainstem Cerebellum
Inner Ear
Which cerebral lobe is located deep to the lateral sulcus and is not visible from the surface of the brain? Temporal lobe Insula Frontal lobe Occipital lobe
Insula
How is the trigeminal nerve classified according to function? Sensory Mixed Motor
MIXED
Which embryonic structure develops first? Neural fold Neural tube Neural plate Neural groove
Neural Plate
The ______ lobe contains the primary visual center of the brain. parietal frontal temporal occipital
Occipital
Which lobe contains the primary visual cortex? Parietal Temporal Frontal Occipital
Occipital
Where is the limbic system located in the brain? In the superficial layers of the cerebral hemisphere In the center of the brainstem In the cerebellum On the medial aspect of the cerebral hemisphere
On the medial aspect of the cerebral hemisphere
Where is the limbic system located in the brain? In the superficial layers of the cerebral hemisphere In the center of the brainstem On the medial aspect of the cerebral hemisphere In the cerebellum
On the medial aspect of the cerebral hemisphere
Which cranial nerve transmits sensory information for vision? Olfactory (I) Oculomotor (III) Facial (VII) Optic (II)
Optic (II)
Select all that apply Equilibrium involves consciousness of which of the following? Temperature and pain Taste and smell Orientation in space Body movements
Orientation in Space Body Movements
Where does cranial nerve II originate? Cornea Thalamus Nasal mucosa Retina
Retina
Where does cranial nerve II originate? Cornea Thalamus Retina Nasal mucosa
Retina
Where does cranial nerve II originate? Nasal mucosa Retina Cornea Thalamus
Retina
Where does cranial nerve II originate? Retina Thalamus Cornea Nasal mucosa
Retina
How is the optic nerve (cranial nerve II) classified? Sensory Motor Mixed
Sensory
Which ventricle is located between the right and left halves of the diencephalon? Fifth Fourth Lateral Third
Third
Where is the reticular formation located? Only in the medulla oblongata Throughout multiple levels of the brainstem The cerebellum Brainstem and spinal cord
Throughout multiple levels of the brainstem
Which cranial nerve functions to sense touch, pain, and temperature on the upper and lower face and to transmit motor impulses needed for chewing? Facial Trigeminal Oculomotor Abducens
Trigeminal
True or false: A brain wave is the electrical activity that results from voltage changes in the cells of the brain. True False
True
The portion of the cerebellum that connects the right and left cerebellar hemispheres is the ______. corpus callosum vermi vermis longitudinal fissure
Vermis
Which nerve transmits sensory signals for hearing and equilibrium? Abducens (VI) Glossopharyngeal (IX) Accessory (XI) Vestibulocochlear (VIII) Facial (VII)
Vestibulocochlear (VIII)
Which nerve transmits sensory signals for hearing and equilibrium? Accessory (XI) Vestibulocochlear (VIII) Facial (VII) Abducens (VI) Glossopharyngeal (IX)
Vestibulocochlear (VIII)
Which nerve sends motor signals for swallowing, and moving the head, neck, and shoulders? Abducens Vagus Hypoglossal Accessory
accessory
Sensory perception, thought, reasoning, judgment, learning, memory, imagination, and intuition are all examples of ______. consolidation plasticity cognition
cognition
The outer layer of the cerebrum, called the cerebral _____________, is formed by gray matter.
cortex
The _______________________ is the region of the brain between the midbrain and corpus callosum and includes the thalamus, epithalamus, and hypothalamus.
diencephalon
A brain wave is a measure of the ________________ activity in the cells of the brain.
electrical
True or false: The primary functions of the temporal lobes include voluntary motor functions, memory, mood, emotion, social judgment and aggression. True False
false
The ________________ region of the diencephalon forms the floor of the third ventricle and extends anteriorly to the optic chiasm.
hypothalamus
Where are the sensory receptors for equilibrium located? Cerebellum Brainstem Cardiac muscle Inner ear
inner ear
Which cerebral hemisphere is usually specialized for spoken and written language and for the analytical reasoning used in math? Left Right
left
The_______________ system is the part of the brain involved with emotion and learning.
limbic
How is the accessory (XI) nerve classified? Sensory Motor Mixed
motor
How is the hypoglossal (XII) nerve classified according to function? Mixed Sensory Motor
motor
How is the hypoglossal (XII) nerve classified according to function? Motor Mixed Sensory
motor
Where does the olfactory (I) nerve originate? Midbrain Mucosa of the nasal cavity Mucosa of the oral cavity Olfactory bulb Pons
mucosa of the nasal cavity
The primary visual cortex is located in the posterior region of the ___________________ lobe. Listen to the complete question
occipital
Which type of primary sensory cortex is located in the medial surface of the temporal lobe and inferior surface of the frontal lobe? Gustatory Auditory Olfactory Visual
olfactory
Where does cranial nerve II originate? Cornea Nasal mucosa Retina Thalamus
retina
After an injury to the head, Hans cannot remember the past several years of his life. Hans has a type of amnesia called _________________ amnesia.
retrograde
During which stage of sleep does one feel drowsy, begin to relax, and ECG waves transition from alpha waves to other types of waves? Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 1
stage 1
The primary auditory cortex is located in the superior region of the _______________ lobe and the nearby insula. Listen to the complete question
temporal
The primary auditory cortex is located in the superior region of the _________________ lobe and the nearby insula. Listen to the complete question
temporal
Which cranial nerve plays a major role in the control of cardiac, pulmonary, digestive and urinary functions? Accessory Vagus Abducens Hypoglossal
vagus
How many pairs of cranial nerves are there? 12 8 24 31
12
How many divisions does the trigeminal nerve have? 2 1 4 3 5
3
The cerebral cortex constitutes about ______ of the mass of the brain. 40% 10% 90% 75%
40%
How many lobes are found in each of the cerebral hemispheres? 3 4 5 2
5
How many lobes are found in each of the cerebral hemispheres? 5 4 3 2
5
Which are functions of CSF? Chemical stability Protection Sensation Buoyancy
Chemical Stability Protection Buoyancy
Which type of tract, found within the cerebral white matter, connect regions within the same cerebral hemisphere? Commissural Projection Association
Association
How would you classify the fiber tracts passing through the medulla? Descending motor tracts only Ascending sensory tracts only Both ascending sensory and descending motor tracts Neither ascending nor descending tracts
Both ascending sensory and descending motor tracts
Most motor fibers of cranial nerves begin in which of the following? Brainstem nuclei Receptors in the head and neck Skeletal muscles Cerebral cortex
Brainstem nuclei
Most motor fibers of cranial nerves begin in which of the following? Receptors in the head and neck Brainstem nuclei Skeletal muscles Cerebral cortex
Brainstem nuclei
Most motor fibers of cranial nerves begin in which of the following? Skeletal muscles Cerebral cortex Brainstem nuclei Receptors in the head and neck
Brainstem nuclei
How many ventricles are located in the brain? Four Three Two Six
Four
Which cranial nerves are purely sensory? CN III and IV CN I and II CN XI and XIII CN VI and XI
CN I and II
The blood-brain barrier consists of tight junctions between which of the following? Capillary endothelial cells Circumventricular organs Neurons and glial cells Oligodendrocytes
Capillary endothelial cells
The blood-brain barrier consists of tight junctions between which of the following? Oligodendrocytes Circumventricular organs Capillary endothelial cells Neurons and glial cells
Capillary endothelial cells
The term ______ means "toward the tail". rostral caudal
Caudal
Which groove in the brain separates the frontal lobe from the parietal lobe? Longitudinal fissure Parieto-occipital sulcus Lateral sulcus Central sulcus
Central Sulcus
Which groove in the brain separates the frontal lobe from the parietal lobe? Parieto-occipital sulcus Longitudinal fissure Central sulcus Lateral sulcus
Central Sulcus
Which is NOT one of the five cerebral lobes? Temporal lobe Parietal lobe Occipital lobe Cerebellar lobe Insula Frontal lobe
Cerebellar Lobe
Which functions to protect the brain and spinal cord from chemical and physical injury by providing chemical stability and buoyancy? Lymphatic fluid Blood Cerebrospinal fluid Plasma
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Together, the right and left cerebral hemispheres make up which part of the brain? Cerebrum Basal nuclei Cerebellum Brainstem
Cerebrum
The forebrain includes of which of the following structures? Spinal cord and medulla oblongata Thalamus, pons, and medulla oblongata Cerebrum,thalamus, and hypothalamus Cerebrum, thalamus, and cerebellum
Cerebrum, Thalamus, Hypothalamus
Which cerebral lobe is responsible for voluntary motor function, motivation, memory, mood, and aggression? Frontal Temporal Parietal Occipital
Frontal
The ________________________ is the region of the brain between the midbrain and corpus callosum and includes the thalamus, epithalamus, and hypothalamus.
Diencephalon
Which portion of the brain is located between the midbrain and the corpus callosum? Cerebellum Medulla oblongata Diencephalon Pons Cerebrum
Diencephalon
Which portion of the brain is located between the midbrain and the corpus callosum? Cerebrum Cerebellum Diencephalon Pons Medulla oblongata
Diencephalon
Which portion of the brain is located between the midbrain and the corpus callosum? Cerebrum Cerebellum Pons Diencephalon Medulla oblongata
Diencephalon
Meningeal Layers Superficial -> Deep Pia Mater Arachnoid Dura Mater
Dura Mater Arachnoid Pia Mater
Which structures produce CSF? Dura mater Pia mater Ependymal cells Choroid plexus
Ependymal cells and Choroid Plexus
Select all that apply Where does cranial nerve III (the oculomotor nerve) terminate? Retina External eye muscles Superior orbital fissure Constrictor of the iris Ciliary muscle of the lens
External eye muscles Constrictor of the iris Ciliary muscle of the lens
True or false: The chief functions of the parietal lobe include voluntary motor functions, memory, mood, emotion, social judgment and aggression. True False
False; This is the frontal lobe
True or false: The chief functions of the occipital lobe include voluntary motor functions, memory, mood, emotion, social judgment and aggression. True False
False; This is the temporal lobe
True or false: The primary functions of the temporal lobes include voluntary motor functions, memory, mood, emotion, social judgment and aggression. True False
False; this is the Frontal lobe
The boundary between the spinal cord and the medulla oblongata corresponds to which of the following structures? Foramen magnum Cerebral aquaduct Midbrain External occipital protuberance
Foramen Magnum
Which statement about the reticular formation is true? It is a cluster of nuclei located deep within the cerebral hemispheres. It consists of multiple descending fiber tracts within the spinal cord. It is a loose web of gray matter that runs through multiple levels of the brainstem. It consists of four bulges on the posterior aspect of the midbrain.
It is a loose web of gray matter that runs through multiple levels of the brainstem
Which statements about sleep are true? It is defined clinically by the presence of beta waves. It is characterized by a stereotyped posture. It is characterized by inhibition of muscular activity. It occurs in circadian rhythms.
It is characterized by a stereotyped posture It is characterized by inhibition of muscular activity It occurs in circadian rhythms
Which statements about sleep are true? It occurs in circadian rhythms. It is characterized by a stereotyped posture. It is characterized by inhibition of muscular activity. It is defined clinically by the presence of beta waves.
It occurs in circadian rhythms. It is characterized by a stereotyped posture. It is characterized by inhibition of muscular activity.
Which groove in the brain separates the parietal lobe from the temporal lobe? Lateral sulcus Longitudinal fissure Parieto-occipital sulcus Central sulcus
Lateral Sulcus
Which groove in the brain separates the parietal lobe from the temporal lobe? Longitudinal fissure Central sulcus Lateral sulcus Parieto-occipital sulcus
Lateral Sulcus
Which ventricles are C-shaped structures located within each cerebral hemisphere? Cerebral aquaduct and central canal Lateral ventricles Fourth ventricles Third and fourth ventricles
Lateral Ventricles
Although it may be different in some people, the Wernicke area is usually located in which hemisphere? Left Right Occipital Frontal
Left
Which divides the cerebrum into right and left hemispheres? Cerebral aqueduct Corpus callosum Gyri Longitudinal fissure
Longitudinal fissure
Which term refers to the connective tissue membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord? Meninges Peritoneum Pericardium Plasma membrane
Meninges
Which term refers to the connective tissue membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord? Plasma membrane Peritoneum Meninges Pericardium
Meninges
The pons develops from an embryonic secondary brain vesicle called the _________________________.
Metencephalon
The pons develops from an embryonic secondary brain vesicle called the ___________________________.
Metencephalon
The embryonic hindbrain consists of which secondary vesicles? Chose two from the list below. Metencephalon Telencephalon Myelencephalon Mesencephalon
Metencephalon Myelencephalon
Where does cranial nerve III (the oculomotor nerve) originate? Eyeball Midbrain Medulla oblongata Pons
Midbrain
Where does cranial nerve IV (the trochlear nerve) originate? Cerebellum Pons Internal ear Medulla oblongata Midbrain
Midbrain
Where does the optic nerve (cranial nerve II) terminate? Retina Midbrain Thalamus Cornea
Midbrain Thalamus
How is the facial nerve (cranial nerve VII) classified? Mixed Afferent Efferent
Mixed
What type of nerve is the vagus nerve? Mixed Motor Sensory
Mixed
How is the abducens nerve (cranial nerve VI) classified? Sensory Motor Mixed
Motor
How is the accessory (XI) nerve classified? Motor Mixed Sensory
Motor
How is the trochlear nerve (cranial nerve IV) classified according to function? Mixed Motor Sensory
Motor
How is the trochlear nerve (cranial nerve IV) classified according to function? Sensory Mixed Motor
Motor
Where does the olfactory (I) nerve originate? Pons Mucosa of the oral cavity Mucosa of the nasal cavity Olfactory bulb Midbrain
Mucosa of the nasal cavity
The medulla oblongata develops from which of the following? Metencephalon Myelencephalon Diencephalon Telencephalon
Myelencephalon
The medulla oblongata develops from which of the following? Myelencephalon Telencephalon Diencephalon Metencephalon
Myelencephalon
Within the first three weeks of embryonic development, the neural plate sinks and its edges thicken to form which of the following? Cerebellum Brainstem Neural tube Neural groove
Neural Groove
Which lobe is at the rear of the head? Insula Occipital Temporal Frontal
Occipital
Which lobe is at the rear of the head? Occipital Frontal Temporal Insula
Occipital
Which term refers to the sense of smell? Gustation Mastication Equilibrium Olfaction
Olfaction
Which best describes the cerebral cortex? Surface layer of gray matter on the cerebrum Fiber tract that connect the right and left cerebral hemispheres Deep white matter of the cerebrum Masses of gray matter deep within the cerebral hemispheres
Surface layer of gray matter on the cerebrum
Which embryonic brain regions develop into the forebrain? Telencephalon Diencephalon Myelencephalon Metencephalon
Telencephalon and Diencephalon
Which embryonic brain regions develop into the forebrain? Telencephalon Myelencephalon Diencephalon Metencephalon
Telencephalon and Diencephalon
Which cerebral lobe is concerned with hearing, smell, memory, as well as some aspects of vision and emotion? Frontal Parietal Occipital Temporal
Temporal
Which cerebral lobe is concerned with hearing, smell, memory, as well as some aspects of vision and emotion? Parietal Frontal Occipital Temporal
Temporal
The visual association areas are located in which of the following lobes? Occipital Insula Temporal Frontal Parietal
Temporal Occipital Parietal
Where is the primary auditory cortex located? Limbic system and insula Occipital lobe Frontal and parietal lobes Temporal lobe and insula
Temporal Lobe and Insula
The _____________ is an oval-shaped structure in the diencephalon located at the superior end of the brainstem beneath the cerebral hemispheres. Listen to the complete question
Thalamus
The ________________ is an oval-shaped structure in the diencephalon located at the superior end of the brainstem beneath the cerebral hemispheres.
Thalamus
Which structure is sometimes called the "gateway to the cerebral cortex?" Cerebellum Pons Hypothalamus Thalamus
Thalamus
Which structure is sometimes called the "gateway to the cerebral cortex?" Thalamus Cerebellum Hypothalamus Pons
Thalamus
Select all that apply Where does the optic nerve (cranial nerve II) terminate? Midbrain Retina Thalamus Cornea
Thalamus Midbrain
Select all that apply Where does the optic nerve (cranial nerve II) terminate? Retina Thalamus Midbrain Cornea
Thalamus Midbrain
Select all that apply Where does the optic nerve (cranial nerve II) terminate? Thalamus Midbrain Cornea Retina
Thalamus Midbrain
Where does the optic nerve (cranial nerve II) terminate? Retina Cornea Thalamus Midbrain
Thalamus Midbrain
The ________________________ nerves (cranial nerve I) pass through the cribriform plate in the roof of the nasal cavity functioning in the sense of smell. Listen to the complete question
The ________________ nerves (cranial nerve I) pass through the cribriform plate in the roof of the nasal cavity functioning in the sense of smell. Listen to the complete question
Where is the reticular formation located? The cerebellum Brainstem and spinal cord Throughout multiple levels of the brainstem Only in the medulla oblongata
Throughout multiple levels of the brainstem
Which is the definition of the term "rostral"? Toward the nose; toward the forehead; or higher (vertical) Behind the tail; away from the spinal cord or higher (vertical) Toward the tail; toward the spinal cord or lower (vertical) In front of the head; toward the spinal cord or lower (vertical)
Toward the nose; toward the forehead; or higher (vertical)
Which nerve controls eye movement? Facial (VII) Olfactory (I) Optic (II) Trochlear (IV)
Trochlear (IV)
Which nerve controls eye movement? Facial (VII) Optic (II) Trochlear (IV) Olfactory (I)
Trochlear (IV)
Fluid-filled internal chambers of the brain are called ___________________
Ventricles
Which is a special sense? Touch Pain Temperature Vision
Vision
Which are considered "special senses"? Vision Pain Taste Smell Hearing Equilibrium
Vision Taste Smell Hearing Equilibrium
Which cranial nerves are classified as predominantly motor? II XI X IX IV VIII XII VI VII V I III
XI IV XII VI III
Which arise from the base of the brain, exit the cranium through its foramina, and lead to muscles and sense organs in the head and neck? Spinal nerves Cranial nerves Sympathetic nerves Extra nerves
cranial nerves
The chief functions of the ________________ lobe include voluntary motor functions, memory, mood, emotion, social judgment and aggression. Listen to the complete question
frontal
The primary motor cortex is located in the precentral gyrus of the ______ lobe. parietal frontal temporal occipital
frontal
The ________________ region of the diencephalon forms the floor of the third ventricle and extends anteriorly to the optic chiasm. Listen to the complete question
hypothalamus
The________________ lobe starts at the central sulcus and extends caudally to the parieto-occipital sulcus.
parietal
