The Brainstem

1. 1What is the correct order of structures within the brainstem from most inferior to most superior?

   1. AMedulla, pons, midbrain
   2. BMidbrain, pons, medulla
   3. CPons, medulla, midbrain
   4. DMidbrain, medulla, pons
2. 2Which part of the brainstem controls breathing, heart and vascular responses, digestion, sneezing etc?

   1. AMedulla
   2. BPons
   3. CMidbrain
3. 3Which part of the brainstem contributes towards control of breathing as well as sensations such as taste, hearing and balance?

   1. AMedulla
   2. BPons
   3. CMidbrain
4. 4Which part of the brainstem is responsible for motor movements of the eye as well as auditory and visual processing?

   1. AMedulla
   2. BPons
   3. CMidbrain
5. 5What is the superior margin of the medulla?

   1. AThe junction between the medulla and pons
   2. BThe level at which the brainstem enters the foramen magnum
   3. CThe origin of the first pair of cervical spinal nerves
   4. DThe decussation of neurons in the spinothalamic tract
6. 6What is the inferior margin of the medulla?

   1. AThe origin of the first pair of the cervical spinal nerves as the spinal cord exits the cranium via the foramen magnum
   2. BThe junction between the medulla and pons
   3. CThe origin of the first pair of cranial nerves
   4. DThe level of the olives
7. 7The anterior median fissure at the midline of the medulla is continuous down the length of the spinal cord.

   1. ARichtig
   2. BFalsch
8. 8Where do the pyramids - paired swellings of the medulla - occur?

   1. ABetween the anterior median fissure and the venterolateral sulcus
   2. BBetween the venterolateral sulcus and the posterolateral sulcus
   3. CAlong the anterior median fissure
   4. DAt the inferior margin
9. 9Where do the olives - paired swellings of the midbrain - occur?

   1. ABetween the venterolateral and posterolateral sulci
   2. BBetween the anterior median fissure and the venterolateral sulcus
   3. CBetween the anterior median fissure and the posterolateral sulcus
   4. DAlong the inferior margin
10. 10Drag and drop the correct answers to label this diagram of the anterior surface of the midbrain.

    

    1. APons
    2. BOlives
    3. CPyramids
    4. DAnterior median fissure
    5. EDecussation
    6. FVenterolateral sulcus
    7. GPosterolateral sulcus

11. 11The posterior surface of the medulla is occluded by what?

    1. AThe cerebellum
    2. BThe pons
    3. CThe cerebral cortex
    4. DThe forebrain
12. 12The posterior median sulcus descends all the way down the spinal cord.

    1. ARichtig
    2. BFalsch
13. 13At what point does the posterior median sulcus end?

    1. AThe level of the 4th ventricle
    2. BThe level of the 3rd ventricle
    3. CAt the foramen magnum
    4. DAt the pyramids of the medulla
14. 14When does the medulla become 'open'?

    1. AWhen the central canal opens into the 4th ventricle
    2. BWhen the 4th ventricle opens into the cerebral aqueduct
    3. CAt the superior margin
    4. DAt the foramen magnum
15. 15Which occurs most lateral to the posterior medial sulcus of the medulla?

    1. AFasciculus cuneatus
    2. BFasciculus gracilis
16. 16Drag and drop the correct labels to describe the posterior surface of the medulla.

    

    1. AOpen medulla
    2. BClosed medulla
    3. CFasciculus gracilis
    4. DFasciculus cuneatus
    5. EPosterior median sulcus
17. 17What occurs at the midline of the pons?

    1. ABasilar groove
    2. BWillis groove
    3. CPosterior median sulcus
    4. DTrigeminal nerve
18. 18Drag and drop the correct answers to describe the anterior surface of the pons.

    

    1. ABasilar groove
    2. BTrigeminal nerve
    3. CFacial nerve
    4. DVestibulocochlear nerve
    5. EAbducens nerve
19. 19What separates the pons from the cerebellum?

    1. AThe medulla oblongata
    2. BThe fourth ventricle
    3. CThe third ventricle
    4. DThe hypothalamus
20. 20What forms the 'bulging' appearance of the anterior surface of the pons?

    1. ATransverse pontocerebellar fibres
    2. BVertical pontocerebellar fibres
    3. CThe trigeminal nerve
    4. DThe pyramids
21. 21Which of the following cranial nerves originate from the ventral surface of the pons?

    1. AOlfactory nerve (CNI)
    2. BOptic nerve (CNII)
    3. COculomotor nerve (CNIII)
    4. DTrochlear nerve (CNIV)
    5. ETrigeminal nerve (CNV)
    6. FAbducens nerve (CNVI)
    7. GFacial nerve (CNVII)
    8. HVestibulocochlear nerve (CNVIII)
    9. IGlossopharyngeal nerve (CNIX)
    10. JVagus nerve (CNX)
22. 22What connects the pons to the cerebellum?

    1. AMiddle cerebellar peduncles
    2. BInferior cerebellar peduncles
    3. CMedial eminence
    4. DSuperior cerebellar peduncles
23. 23The floor of the fourth ventricle is composed of the dorsal surface of the pons and medulla.

    1. ARichtig
    2. BFalsch
24. 24What is significant about the median eminence of the pons?

    1. AMarks the midline of the floor of the 4th ventricle
    2. BWill open up into the central canal of the spinal cord
    3. CMarks the midline of the floor of the 3rd ventricle
    4. DConnects the pons to the cerebellum
25. 25What is the facial colliculus?

    1. AA bulge formed by the fibres of the facial nerve looping around the abducens nucleus
    2. BMarks the midline of the floor of the 4th ventricle
    3. CThe point of origin of the facial nerve (CNVII)
    4. DConnects the pons to the cerebellum
26. 26What is the stria medullaris?

    1. AA bundle of fibres crossing transversely from the lateral aspect of the fourth ventricle into the midline
    2. BThe anterior median sulcus of the spinal cord
    3. CThe roof of the 4th ventricle
    4. DThe midline of the floor of the 4th ventricle
27. 27The stria medullaris marks the posterior border between the pons and the medulla.

    1. ARichtig
    2. BFalsch
28. 28Drag and drop the correct answers to describe the posterior surface of the pons with the cerebellum reflected.

    

    1. AMedial eminence
    2. BFacial colliculus
    3. CStria medullaris
29. 29What is the tectum of the midbrain?

    1. AHouses the four colliculi
    2. BConnects the midbrain to the cerebral cortex
    3. CConnects the midbrain to the cerebellum
    4. DConnects the midbrain to the fourth ventricle
30. 30The colliculi of the midbrain are separated by the cruciform sulcus.

    1. ARichtig
    2. BFalsch
31. 31How many cerebral peduncles are there?

    1. A1
    2. B2
    3. C3
    4. D4
32. 32Drag and drop the correct labels to describe the posterior surface of the midbrain.

    

    1. APineal gland
    2. BSuperior brachium
    3. CInferior brachium
    4. DOculomotor nerve (CNIII)
    5. ECerebral peduncle
    6. FSuperior colliculus
    7. GInferior colliculus
33. 33Drag and drop the correct answers to label this diagram of the brainstem.

    

    1. ADiencephalon
    2. BMidbrain
    3. CCerebral peduncle
    4. DThalamus
    5. EOptic tract
    6. FSuperior colliculus
    7. GInferior colliculus
    8. HOptic nerve (CNII)
    9. IOculomotor nerve (CNIII)
    10. JTrochlear nerve (CNIV)
    11. KTrigeminal nerve (CNV)
    12. LPons
    13. MAbducens nerve (CNVI)
    14. NFacial nerve (CNVII)
    15. OVestibulocochlear nerve (CNVIII)
    16. PGlossopharyngeal nerve (CNIX)
    17. QVagus nerve (CNX)
    18. RHypoglossal nerve (CNXII)
    19. SSpinal accessory nerve (CNXI)
    20. TMedulla

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Neuroscience Quiz am The Brainstem, erstellt von Charlotte Jakes am 18/04/2020.

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