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Study Guide: Central Nervous System
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1From superficial to deep, which is the correct order of location of the meninges?
- Adura mater, arachonoid membrane, pia mater
- Bpia mater, arachnoid membrane, dura mater
- Carachnoid membrane, pia mater, dura mater
- Ddura mater, pia mater, arachnoid membrane
2The falx cerebri separates the
- Atwo hemispheres of the cerbellum
- Bcerebellum from the cerebrum
- Ctwo hemisphere of the cerebrum
- Ddura mater from the arachnoid
3The cerebrospinal fluid resides in the
- Aepidural space
- Bsubarachnoid space
- Csubdural space
- Dpiarachnoid space
4The layer of the meninges that serves as the inner periosteum of the cranial bones is the
- Apia mater
- Barachnoid membrane
- Cdura mater
5Formation of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) occurs mainly in the
- Acerebral aqueduct
- Bsuperior sagittal sinus
- Cchoroid plexuses
- Dmedian foramen
6The lateral ventricles are located within the
- Acerebrum
- Bcerebellum
- Cspinal cord
- Dnone of the above
7CSF is absorbed into the venous blood via the
- Acisterna magna
- Bchoroid plexus
- Cflax cerebri
- Darachnoid villus
8CSF is not found in the
- Acentral canal
- Bsubarachnoid space
- Cthird ventricle
- Dsubdural space
9The four large, fluid-filled spaces within the brain are called ventricles
- ATrue
- BFalse
10Interference of CSF circulation, causing the fluid to accumulate in the subarachnoid space is referred to as external hydrocephalus
- ATrue
- BFalse
11[blank_start]anterior spinothalamic tract[blank_end]: transmits impulses of crude touch and pressure
[blank_start]spinocerebellar tract[blank_end]: transmits impulses of subconscious kinesthesia
[blank_start]lateral spinothalamic tract[blank_end]: transmits impulses of crude touch, pain, and temperature
[blank_start]fasciculi gracilis and cuneatus[blank_end]: transmits impulses of discriminating touch and kinesthesia- Aanterior spinothalamic tract
- Bspinocerebellar tract
- Clateral spinothalamic tract
- Dfasciculi gracilis and cuneatus
12[blank_start]anterior corticospinal tract[blank_end]; transmits impulses that control voluntary movement of muscles on the same side of the body
[blank_start]tectospinal tract[blank_end]: facilitates head and neck movement related to visual reflexes
[blank_start]reticulospinal tract[blank_end]: helps maintain posture during skeletal muscle movements
[blank_start]lateral corticospinal tract[blank_end]: transmits impulses that control voluntary movement of muscles on the opposite side of the body
[blank_start]rubrospinal tract[blank_end]: transmits impulses that coordinate body movements and maintenance of posture- Aanterior corticospinal tract
- Btectospinal tract
- Creticulospinal tract
- Dlateral corticospinal tract
- Erubrospinal tract
13Which of the following is not a part of the brain stem?
- Amedulla oblongata
- Bhypothalamus
- Cpons
- Dmidbrain
14Which of the following is not a component of the midbrain?
- Acerebral peduncles
- Bcorpora quadrigemina
- Csuperior colliculi
- Dall of the above are parts of the midbrain
15The internal white matter of the cerebellum is the
- Aarbor vitae
- Bvermis
- Cpeduncle
- Dnone of the above
16The part of the brain that secretes releasing hormones is the
- Athalamus
- Bhypothalamus
- Cmedulla
- Dpons
17Regulation of the body's biological clock and the production of melatonin is performed by the
- Apons
- Bthalamus
- Ccerebellum
- Dpineal body
18The central sulcus divides the
- Atemporal lobe and parietal lobe
- Bcerebrum into two hemispheres
- Cfrontal lobe and parietal lobe
- Doccipital lobe and parietal lobe
19The part of the cerebrum integral to consciousness is
- ABroca's area
- Bthe reticular activating system
- Cthe limbic system
- Dthe insula
20Commissural tracts compose the
- Acorporal callosum
- Bmammillary body
- Chippocampus
- Dcentral sulcus
21Emotions involve the functioning of the cerebrum's
- ABroca's area
- Blimbic system
- Creticular activating system
- Dcaudate nucleus
22The type of brain wave associated with deep sleep is
- Adelta
- Bbeta
- Calpha
- Dtheta
23The cerebellum is the second largest portion of the brain.
- ATrue
- BFalse
24Functions of the cerebellum include language, memory and emotions
- ATrue
- BFalse
25The vomiting reflex is mediated by the cerebellum
- ATrue
- BFalse
26The shallow grooves of the cerebrum are called sulci.
- ATrue
- BFalse
27The islands of gray matter inside the hemisphere of the cerebrum are called the basal ganglia.
- ATrue
- BFalse
28Which of the following is not a pathway that produces sensations of touch and pressure?
- Amedial lemniscal system
- Bspinothalamic pathway
- Crubrospinal tract
- Dall of the above are pathways that produce sensations of touch and pressure
29Axons from the anterior gray horn of the spinal cord terminate in the
- Acerebral cortex
- Bsensory receptors
- Cskeletal muscle
- Dnone of the above
30Absence of reflexes is indicative of injury to
- Alower motor neurons
- Bupper motor neurons
- Clower sensory neurons
- Dupper sensory neurons
31Poliomyelitis results in flaccid paralysis via destruction of anterior horn neurons.
- ATrue
- BFalse
32Extrapyramidal tracts are very simple pyramid tracts.
- ATrue
- BFalse
33The portion of the brain stem that joins the spinal cord to the brain is the
- Apons
- Bcerebellum
- Cdiencaphalon
- Dhypothalamus
- Emedulla
34Which one of the following is not a function of the brain stem?
- Aconducts sensory impulses from the spinal cord to the higher centers of the brain
- Bconducts motor impulses from the cerebrum to the spinal cord
- Ccontrols heartbeat, respiration, and blood vessel diameter
- Dcontains centers for speech and memory
35Which one of the following is not part of the diencephalon?
- Acerebrum
- Bthalamus
- Chypothalamus
- Dpineal gland
36Which one of the following parts of the brain helps in the association of sensations with emotions, as well as aiding in the arousal or alerting mechanism?
- Apons
- Bhypothalamus
- Ccerebellum
- Dthalamus
- Enone of the above is correct
37Which one of the following is not a function of the cerebrum?
- Alanguage
- Bconsciousness
- Cmemory
- Dconscious awareness of sensations
- Eall of the above are functions of the cerebrum
38The are of the cerebrum responsible for the perception of sound lies in the [blank_start]temporal[blank_end] lobe.
- Atemporal
- Bfrontal
- Coccipital
- Dparietal
39Visual perception is located in the [blank_start]occipital[blank_end] lobe.
- Aoccipital
- Bfrontal
- Ctemporal
- Dparietal
40Which one of the following is not a function of the cerebellum?
- Amaintains equilibrium
- Bhelps produce smooth, coordinated movements
- Chelps maintain normal posture
- Dassociates sensations with emotions
41The largest section of the brain is the
- Acerebellum
- Bpons
- Ccerebrum
- Dmidbrain
42Which statements is false?
- AThe spinal cord performs two general functions.
- BA lumbar puncture is performed to withdraw CSF
- CThe cardiac, vasomotor, and respiratory control centers are called the vital centers
- DThe meninges end at L1 in a tapered cone called the cauda equina.
43Which of the following is not a function of the hypothalamus?
- Amajor relay station between the cerebral cortex and lower autonomic centers
- Bserves as a higher autonomic center
- Cplays an essential role in maintaining the waking state
- Dregulates voluntary motor functions
- Epart of the mechanism for regulating appetite
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