Question 1

Which of the labeled structures in the diagram regulates hunger,thirst and many autonomic activities providing homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

A)  A
B)  D
C)  E
D)  F
E)  None of these choicesF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

Cerebrospinal fluid carries small amounts of chemicals like glucose from the ______ to neurons and neuroglia.

Accepted Answer

A)  interstitial fluid
B)  bile
C)  intracellular fluid
D)  arachnoid space
E)  bloodF) None of the above
G) C) and E) E

Question 3

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.F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

Which of the following are NOT controlled by the hypothalamus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hunger
B)  Thirst
C)  Blood calcium concentration
D)  Emotional behavior
E)  Body temperatureF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 5

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)  FF) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 6

Damage to which cranial nerve in the diagram by shingles or Lyme disease produces Bell's palsy?

Accepted Answer

A)  F
B)  G
C)  H
D)  I
E)  LF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 7

Which of the following regions of the brain contains the inferior olivary nucleus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pons
B)  Medulla oblongata
C)  Pyramids
D)  Hypothalamus
E)  MidbrainF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 8

Which cranial nerve in the diagram innervates the lateral rectus muscle?

Accepted Answer

A)  B
B)  C
C)  D
D)  E
E)  FF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 9

Damage to which of the cranial nerves in the diagram would result in strabismus?

Accepted Answer

A)  A
B)  B
C)  C
D)  E
E)  GF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

The brain and spinal cord develop from the ______ neural tube.

Accepted Answer

A)  mesodermal
B)  endodermal
C)  ectodermal
D)  cranial
E)  caudalF) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 11

This portion of the cerebellum contributes to equilibrium and balance.

Accepted Answer

A)  Tentorium cerebelli
B)  Anterior lobe
C)  Posterior lobe
D)  Flocculonodular lobe
E)  Transverse fissureF) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 12

This portion of the limbic system lies between the hippocampus and the parahippocampus gyrus.

Accepted Answer

A)  dentate gyrus
B)  septal nuclei
C)  cingulate gyrus
D)  olfactory bulbs
E)  amygdalaF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 13

Cranial nerve V is also known as the _______________nerve.

Accepted Answer

A)  trochlear
B)  oculomotor
C)  trigeminal
D)  vagus
E)  abducensF) B) and C)
G) C) and D) C

Question 14

Which of the following functional areas of the cerebrum is responsible for conscious movements of the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Broca's area
B)  Primary visual area
C)  Somatosensory association area
D)  Primary motor area
E)  Primary somatosensory areaF) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 15

Which cranial nerve in the diagram causes heart rate to decrease?

Accepted Answer

A)  H
B)  I
C)  J
D)  K
E)  LF) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

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)  VagusF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 17

An electroencephalogram (EEG) measures brain waves primarily generated by

Accepted Answer

A)  neurons in the pons.
B)  neurons in the medulla oblongata.
C)  neurons in the thalamus.
D)  neurons in the cerebral cortex.
E)  neurons in the cerebellum.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

Brain waves that generally appear during periods of sensory input and mental activity are called

Accepted Answer

A)  alpha waves.
B)  beta waves.
C)  theta waves.
D)  delta waves.
E)  P waves.F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 19

This region of the brain contains pneumotaxic and apneustic areas that help control respiration.

Accepted Answer

A)  Spinal cord
B)  Midbrain
C)  Pons
D)  Thalamus
E)  CerebellumF) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 20

Which cranial nerve in the diagram has an autonomic motor function primarily involved in the secretion of saliva and tears?

Accepted Answer

A)  B
B)  C
C)  D
D)  F
E)  GF) B) and E)
G) B) and D) E

Exam 14: The Brain and Cranial Nerves

Which of the labeled structures in the diagram regulates hunger,thirst and many autonomic activities providing homeostasis?

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Cerebrospinal fluid carries small amounts of chemicals like glucose from the ______ to neurons and neuroglia.

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The central sulcus of the cerebrum separates the

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Which of the following are NOT controlled by the hypothalamus?

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

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Damage to which cranial nerve in the diagram by shingles or Lyme disease produces Bell's palsy?

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Which of the following regions of the brain contains the inferior olivary nucleus?

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Which cranial nerve in the diagram innervates the lateral rectus muscle?

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Damage to which of the cranial nerves in the diagram would result in strabismus?

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The brain and spinal cord develop from the ______ neural tube.

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This portion of the cerebellum contributes to equilibrium and balance.

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This portion of the limbic system lies between the hippocampus and the parahippocampus gyrus.

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Cranial nerve V is also known as the _______________nerve.

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Which of the following functional areas of the cerebrum is responsible for conscious movements of the body?

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Which cranial nerve in the diagram causes heart rate to decrease?

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

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An electroencephalogram (EEG) measures brain waves primarily generated by

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Brain waves that generally appear during periods of sensory input and mental activity are called

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This region of the brain contains pneumotaxic and apneustic areas that help control respiration.

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Which cranial nerve in the diagram has an autonomic motor function primarily involved in the secretion of saliva and tears?

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