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PMU - 2nd/2t Semester Anatomy - CNS (Diencephalon)
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1Thalamus is the biggest relay station in the CNS
- ATrue
- BFalse
2The reticular thalamic nuclei form a shell-like structure on the antero-lateral surface of the thalamus.
- ATrue
- BFalse
3A basic function of the thalamus is processing of sensory information
- ATrue
- BFalse
4Hypothalamus is concerned with control of food and water intake.
- ATrue
- BFalse
5Subthalamus is somatosensory control center
- ATrue
- BFalse
6Mamillary bodies are anatomically related to the hypothalamus
- ATrue
- BFalse
7Diencephalon originates from the prosencephalic ventricle
- ATrue
- BFalse
8Lateral thalamic nuclei are classified functionally as associate nuclei.
- ATrue
- BFalse
9The anterior group of thalamic nuclei are functionally part of the limbic system
- ATrue
- BFalse
10Internal medullary lamina divides the thalamus into 3 groups of nucei - Anterior, medial and lateral.
- ATrue
- BFalse
11Which of the following thalamic nuclei has a motor function?
- ALateral dorsal nucleus
- BMediodorsal nucleus
- CVentral lateral nucleus
- DVentral posterior nucleus
- ELateral posterior nucleus
12Spinothalamic fibers project to which one of the following thalamic nuclei?
- AVentral posteromedial (VPM) nucleus
- BPulvinar
- CVentral anterior nucleus
- DVentral posterolateral (VPM) nucleus
- EAnterior Nucleus
13Cerebellar fibers project to which one of the following thalamic nuclei?
- AVentral posteromedial (VPM) nucleus
- BLateral dorsal nucleus
- CLateral posterior nucleus
- DVentral lateral nucleus
- EAnterior nucleus
14The global pallidus projects to which one set of the thalamic nuclei?
- ACentromedian, Ventral anterior and Ventral lateral nuclei
- BVentral anterior, Ventral lateral and Anterior nuclei
- CVentral lateral, Lateral dorsal and lateral posterior nuclei
- DMediodorsal, ventral posterolateral (VPL) and Ventral posteromedial (VPM) nuclei
- ECentromedian, Lateral dorsal and Lateral ventral nuclei
15The thalamus receives precortical sensory input from all of the following modalities EXCEPT
- AGeneral somatic sense
- BGustation
- CVision
- DAudition
- EOlfaction
16All of the following statements concerning the mediodorsal nucleus are correct EXCEPT it
- AReceives input from the amygdaloid nucleus
- BReceives input from the intralaminar nuclei
- CIs part of the limbic system
- DIs part of the extrapyramidal motor system
- EHas reciprocal connections with the prefrontal cortex.
17Which of the following structures is a part of hypothalamus?
- ACorpus pineale
- BCorpus Geniculatum Laterale
- CInfundibulum
- DInferior colliculi
18Which of the thalamus is NOT true?
- AThe medial group of nuclei receives afferents from hypothalamus
- BThe ventral anterior nucleus is a part of the extrapyramidal neural network
- CThe ventral anterior nucleus doesnt receive afferents from pallidum and substantia nigra
- DThe ventral posterior lateral nucleus receives afferents from spinal lemniscus.
- EThe ventral posterior medial nucleus receives afferents from trigeminal lemniscus.
19Which of the following structures is a part of epithalamus?
- AHypophysis
- BCorpus Geniculatum Mediale
- CHabenular trigone
- DSuperior Colliculus
20Which of the thalamus is NOT true:
- AIt has laterally the posterior limb of internal capsule.
- BThe hypothalamic sulcus (sulcus of Monro), which extends from the interventricular foramen to the cerebral aqueduct is the boundary between the thalamus and midbrain (mesencephalon)
- CIts upper surface is covered by a layer of white substance, named the stratum zonale.
- DThe stria terminalis covers the thalamostriate vein, marking a line of seperation between the thalamus and the caudate nucleus.
21Which of the listed structures belongs to epithalamus?
- AOptic Chiasm
- BHypophisis
- CLamina Affixa
- DPineal body
- EMammillary bodies
22The hypothalamus:
- AIs a division of the diencephalon.
- BIs perfused by the posterior communicating artery
- CIs visible only from the ventral aspect of the brain.
- DLies within the walls of the fourth ventricle.
- EIncludes the mamillary body
23The third ventricle
- ACommunicates with the lateral ventricles through the interventricular foramina.
- BCommunicates with the fourth ventricle by means of the cerebral (Sylvian) aquaduct.
- CCommunicates with the subarachoid space through holes in its roof.
- DHas no choroid plexus
- EIs anterior to the pineal body.
24The thalamus
- AReceives the terminations of the second neurons of the proproceptive pathway mainly from the same side of the body.
- BReceives fibres from the mamillary bodies.
- CContains the cell bodies of the third neuron of the touch pathway.
- DHas connections with the motor areas of the cerebral cortex
- EReceives fibres from the denate nucleus of the cerebellum mainly from same side .
25The thalamus
- AIs separated from the lentiform nucleus by the anterior limb of the internal capsule.
- BForms part of the lateral wall of the third ventricle.
- CHas the interventricular foramen posterior to it
- DIs inferior to the body of the fornix
- EHas an upper surface which is partly in the floor of the lateral ventricle.
26In connection with Thalamus:
- AThe Anterior group of nuclei is connected to structures of limbic system.
- BThe lateral group of nuclei are responsible for the behavioral actions.
- CThe ventral posterior lateral nucleus receives afferents from spinal cord.
- DThe ventral posterior lateral nucleus sends fibers to spinal cord.
- EThe lateral geniculate body is connected to the visual system.
27The subthalamus:
- AIs located between the midbrain tegmentum and diencphalon.
- BThe subthalamic nucleus belongs to the pyramid system
- CThe subthamalamic nucleus has biconvex shape
- DAbuts the external capsule laterally
- EIs concerned with motor control
28The hypothalamus:
- AControls the body homeostasis.
- BForms the wall of the third ventricle
- CIs seen on the ventral surface of the brain.
- DReceives direct impulses from the retina.
- EIs concerned with motor control.
29The hypothalamus
- AIs subdivided into three nuclear groups
- BIs anatomically associated with chiasma opticum
- CIs bounded laterally by tractus opticus
- DSecretes hormones
- EIs the control center for many autonomic functions
30The hypothalamus
- AIs connected with the endocrine and nervous systems.
- BControls circadian rhythms
- CForms the ventral part of diencephalon
- DGoverns emotional behavior
- EHas projections to the spinal cord
31Metathalamus
- AIs a visual and auditory relay station.
- BIs connected with the colliculi of the midbrain tectum
- CIs closely related to the thalamus
- DControls somatomotor activity
- EIs connected with emotional behaviour
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