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Anatomy: The brain
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1The neural structures present in a 3 week embryo are the
- AProsencephalon
- BMesencephalon
- CRhombencephalon
- DTelencephalon
- EDiencephalon
2In a 6 week embryo, the prosencephalon differentiates into what structure(s)?
- ATelencephalon
- BDiencephalon
- CMesencephalon
- DRhombencephalon
- EMyelencephalon
3In a 6 week embryo, the mesencephalon differentiates into the
- ANothing, it remains the mesencephalon
- BTelencephalon
- CMetencephalon
- DRhombencephalon
- EMyelencephalon
4In a 6 week embryo, the Rhombencephalon differentiates into
- AThe metencephalon
- BThe myelencephalon
- CThe mesencephalon
- DThe diencephalon
- EThe telencephalon
5The cerebrum is derived from the:
- ATelencephalon via the prosencephalon
- BDiencephalon via the prosencephalon
- CTelencephalon via the rhombencephalon
- DMesencephalon via the prosencephalon
- EDiencephalon via the mesencephalon
6The diencephalon is composed of which of the following?
- AThalamus
- BHypothalamus
- CEpithalamus
- DMedulla oblongata
- EPons
7The mesencephalon contains which structures?
- AMidbrain
- BBrain stem
- CCerebral aqueduct
- DCerebellum
- EHypothalamus
8The brain stem is derived from which of the following?
- AMetencephalon via the rhombencephalon
- BMesencephalon
- CMyelencephalon via the rhombencephalon
- DMyelencephalon via the mesencephalon
- ETelencephalon via the mesencephalon
9The pons is derived from the
- AMetencephalon via the rhombencephalon
- BMyelencephalon via the rhombencephalon
- CDiencephalon via the prosencephalon
- DTelencephalon via the prosencephalon
- EMesencphalon via the rhombencephalon
10The cerebellum is derived from the:
- AMetencephalon via the rhombencephalon
- BMyelencephalon via the rhombencephalon
- CMesencephalon via the mesencephalon
- DTelencephalon via the prosencephalon
- EDiencephalon via the prosencephalon
11The medulla oblongata is derived from the
- AThe myelencephalon via the rhombencephalon
- BThe metencephalon via the rhombencephalon
- CThe diencephalon via the prosencephalon
- DThe telencephalon via the prosencephalon
- EThe mesencephalon via the rhombencephalon
12The lateral ventricles are located within the
- ACerebrum
- BDiencephalon
- CMesencephalon
- DCerebellum
- EBrain stem
13The third ventricle is housed in the
- ADiencephalon
- BCerebrum
- CMesencephalon
- DPons
- EMedulla oblongata
14The fourth ventricle is housed in the
- ABrain stem
- BPons
- CCerebellum
- DMedulla oblongata
- ECerebrum
15The central canal is located in the
- ABrain stem
- BMedulla oblongata
- CPons
- DDiencephalon
- ECerebrum
16The medulla oblongata
- AIs part of the brain stem
- BConnects the spinal cord to the brain
- CIs derived from the myelencephalon
- DIs derived from the metencephalon
- EConnects to the pons
17The pons
- AIs derived from the metencephalon
- BConnects the medulla and the mesencephalon
- CConnects the spinal cord to the rest of the brain
- DIs the link between the neural and endocrine systems
- EIs derived from the diencephalon
18The mesencephalon is
- AAlso the midbrain
- BConnects the diencephalon and pons
- CContains the cerebral peduncle
- DIncludes the pineal gland
- EContains the thalamus
19The diencephalon
- AContains the thalamus
- BContains the hypothalamus
- CIs the link between the neurological and endocrine systems
- DConnects the spinal cord to the rest of the brain
- EContains the epithalamus
20The lateral ventricles
- AAre separated by the septum pelludicum
- BDo not communicate directly with each other
- CContain intraventricular foramen
- DCommunicate directly with each other
- EAre separated by the corpus callosum
21The 3rd ventricle
- AIs connected to the lateral ventricles via the intraventricular foramen
- BIs located in the diencephalon
- CIs located between the thalami
- DIs separated from the lateral ventricles by the septum pellucidum
- EExtends to the inferior portion of the medulla
22The 4th ventricle
- AExtends into the inferior medulla
- BContains the lateral and medial apertures and foramina
- CConnects to the lateral ventricles
- DContains the intraventricular foramen
- EConnects to the central canal of the spinal cord
23The vessels that directly supply the brain include the
- AInternal carotid arteries
- BVertebral arteries
- CThe basilar artery
- DThe common carotid arteries
- EExternal carotid arteries
24The Circle of Willis is comprised of
- AThe anterior cerebral arteries, joined the the anterior communicating artery
- BThe middle cerebral arteries
- CThe internal carotid arteries
- DThe posterior cerebral arteries joined by the posterior communicating arteries
- EThe basilar artery
25The reticular formation
- AIs located in the mesencephalon
- BContains several important nuclei
- CIs part of the brain stem
- DContains the pyramids
- EContains cranial nerves 9-12
26Somatic motor control is under the influence of
- AThe reticular formation
- BMedulla oblongata
- CPons
- DMesencephalon
27When the RAS is inactive, so is the
- ACerebrum
- BCerebellum
- CBrain stem
- DMedulla oblongata
- EPons
28Basal body functions are regulated by the
- AReticular formation
- BMedulla oblongata
- CCerebrum
- DCerebellum
- EPons
29Pyramids are located on the
- AMedulla oblongata
- BReticular formation
- CCerebellum
- DCerebrum
- EPons
30Olives are located on the
- AMedulla oblongata
- BCerebellum
- CPons
- DMesencephalon
- ECerebral cortex
31Which region of the brain contains cranial nerves 9-12?
- AMedulla oblongata
- BPons
- CReticular formation
- DCerebral cortex
- ECerebellum
32Which region of the brain contains cranial nerves 5-8?
- AThe pons
- BThe medulla oblongata
- CThe cerebellum
- DThe cerebrum
- EThe reticular formation
33The cerebral peduncles are located in the cerebellum
- ATrue
- BFalse
34The corpora quadrigemina is contained within the ______________ of the _____________
- ATectum, mesencephalon
- BMidbrain, tectum
- COlives, medulla oblongata
- DPyramids, medulla oblongata
35The cerebral aqueduct is contained within the mesencephalon
- ATrue
- BFalse
36The area of the brain that inhibits forced involuntary movements is the
- ASubstantia nigra
- BCorpora quadrigemina
- CTectum
- DNucleus robor
- ECerebral peduncles
37Which CNS structure is primarily responsible for balance?
- ACerebellum
- BMesencephalon
- CCerebrum
- DPons
- EMedulla oblongata
38What does the primary fissure divide?
- AThe anterior and posterior lobes of the cerebellum
- BThe left and right lobes of the cerebellum
- CThe left and right lobes of the cerebrum
- DThe anterior and posterior lobes of the cerebrum
39There are both cerebral and cerebellar peduncles
- ATrue
- BFalse
40Which structure links the cerebellum with the nuclei in the mesencephalon, diencephalon, and cerebrum?
- ASuperior cerebellar peduncle
- BMiddle cerebellar peduncle
- CInferior cerebellar peduncle
41Which structure connects the cerebellar hemispheres
- AMiddle cerebellar peduncle
- BInferior cerebellar peduncle
- CSuperior cerebellar peduncle
42Which structure carries ascending and descending cerebellar tracts from the spinal cord?
- AInferior cerebellar peduncle
- BMiddle cerebellar peduncle
- CSuperior cerebellar peduncle
43Association fibers are confined to each cerebral hemisphere
- ATrue
- BFalse
44Arcuate fibers are the longest and loop in arcs from one gyrus to another
- ATrue
- BFalse
45The structures that connect the frontal lobes to the other lobes of the same cerebral hemisphere are
- ALongitudinal fasciuli
- BArcuate fibers
- CCommisural fibers
- DProjection fibers
- EAssociation fibers
46Commissural fibers...
- AConnect neurons in gyri between areas of similar structure and function in different hemispheres
- BComprise the corpus callosum
- CComprise the anterior commissure
- DForm the ascending and descending tracts in the cerebrum
- ELoop in an arc from one gyrus to another
47Projection fibers...
- AForm ascending and descending tracts from the cerebrum to other parts of the brain
- BForms the internal capsule
- CLoop in an arc from one gyrus to the next
- DConnect the frontal lobe to other lobes in the same cerebral hemisphere
- EConduct impulses within the hemisphere
48Specialized masses of grey matter located in the white matter of the cerebrum are called basal ganglia
- ATrue
- BFalse
49The basal nuclei are components of the pyramidal system
- ATrue
- BFalse
50Which of the basal nuclei is responsible for determining pattern and movement?
- ACaudate nucleus
- BLentiform nucleus
- CCorpus striatum
- DPutamen
- EGlobus pallidus
51The putamen of the caudate nucleus is responsible for stability and muscle tone
- ATrue
- BFalse
52The caudate nucleus and lentiform nucleus are part of the corpus striatum
- ATrue
- BFalse
53The limbic system is responsible for emotions, behaviors and memory, and is located in the cerebrum
- ATrue
- BFalse
54The three parts of the limbic system are the
- ACingulate gyrus
- BHippocampus
- CAmygdaloid nucleus
- DCaudate nucleus
- ELentiform nucleus
55The cingulate gyrus arches beneath the corpus callosum
- ATrue
- BFalse
56The hippocampus plays a role in learning and short term storage
- ATrue
- BFalse
57The central sulcus divides the left and right hemispheres of the cerebrum
- ATrue
- BFalse
58The primary motor cortex is located in the precentral gyrus of each frontal lobe
- ATrue
- BFalse
59The premotor cortex is located posterior to the precentral gyrus and is responsible for motor coordination and planning
- ATrue
- BFalse
60Grasping something you can't see with a hand would involve the
- APrimary motor cortex
- BPremotor cortex
- CLimbic system
- DPrefrontal cortex
- EMedulla oblongata
61The frontal eye fields
- AAre located in and anterior to the premotor cortex
- BControl voluntary eye movement
- CControl involuntary eye movement
- DAre located in the precentral gyrus
- EAre just anterior to the precentral gyrus
62Damaging the area anterior to and inferior to the premotor cortex would result in
- ADifficulty with speech
- BDifficulty with memory
- CDifficulty grasping objects
- DDifficulty with olfaction
- ELoss of taste
63If the prefrontal cortex were to be damaged...
- AYou would experience reduced anxiety and stress
- BYou would lose the ability to predict future consequences
- CYou would experience loss of long term memory
- DYour emotional response would be suppressed
- EYou would be unable to move skeletal muscle voluntarily
64If the postcentral gyrus of the parietal lobe were damaged
- AYou would be unable to determine what part of your body had been burned
- BYou would be unable to understand why your hand was in pain
- CYou would have no memory of hearing a sound before
- DYou would be unable to recognize and associate colors
65The primary sensory cortex is located in the precentral gyrus
- ATrue
- BFalse
66Damage to the somatosensory association cortex of the parietal lobe would result in failure to understand that an object was hot
- ATrue
- BFalse
67The primary auditory cortex is located in the parietal lobe
- ATrue
- BFalse
68Memories associated with sound would be impaired if damage occurred to the
- ATemporal lobe
- BAuditory association area
- CParietal lobe
- DPrimary sensory cortex
- EPrimary auditory cortex
69Damage to the occipital lobes would result in
- ALoss of visual information from the retinas
- BLoss of ability to interpret visual stimuli
- CDamage to the primary visual cortex if it were deep
- DDamage to the visual association area if it were shallow
70The thalamus is the largest part of the Mesencephalon
- ATrue
- BFalse
71The thalamus is primarily a relay station
- ATrue
- BFalse
72The medial geniculate nucleus
- ARelays auditory information to the primary auditory cortex
- BImpacts emtional states and integrates sensory information
- CRelays information between the cerebral cortex and basal nuclei
- DIs part of the limbic system
- EIntegrates sensory information
73The lateral geniculate nucleus
- AIs located in the thalamus
- BHas an impact on emotional states and integration of sensory information
- CRelays information between the cerebral cortex and basal nuclei
- DProvides conscious awareness of emotional states
- ERelays between the basal nuclei, hypothalamus, and frontal lobes
74The ventral nuclei
- AAre part of the thalamus
- BRelay information between the cerebral cortex and basal nuclei
- CIntegrate sensory information
- DRelay auditory information to primary auditory cortex from inner ear
- EImpact emotional states
75The anterior nuclei
- AAre located in the thalamus
- BAre part of the limbic system
- CIntegrate sensory information
- DRelay information between the cerebral cortex and basal nuclei
- ERelay auditory information to the primary auditory cortex from the middle ear
76The medial nuclei
- AAre part of the thalamus
- BProvide conscious awareness of emotional states
- CRelay information between the basal nuclei, hypothalamus, and frontal lobes
- DRelay auditory information from the primary auditory cortex to the middle ear
- ERelay information between the cerebral cortex and the basal nuclei
77The posterior nuclei
- AAre part of the thalamus
- BIntegrate sensory information to the cerebral cortex
- CAre part of the hypothalamus
- DIntegrate sensory information
- ERelay information between the cerebral cortex and basal nuclei
78The lateral nuclei
- AAre part of the thalamus
- BIntegrate sensory information
- CAre part of the epithalamus
- DImpact emotional states and integrate sensory information
- EAre part of the limbic system
79The hypothalamus forms the roof of the 3rd ventricle
- ATrue
- BFalse
80The endocrine system is largely regulated by the
- AHypothalamus
- BEpithalamus
- CThalamus
- DPons
- EMedulla oblongata
81Damage to the hypothalamus could cause
- ASexual dysfunction
- BMisregulation of body temperature
- CExcess water loss
- DDifficulty sleeping
- ESpeech impairment
82The hypothalamic nuclei that regulates oxytocin is the
- AParaventricular
- BSupraoptic
- CPreoptic
- DSuprachiasmatic
83The hypothalamic suprachiamatic nuclei
- ACoordinates day/night cycles
- BRegulates body temperatures
- CRegulates the secretion of ADH
- DSecretes oxytocin
84The hypothalamic nuclei that regulates body temperature is the
- APreoptic
- BParaventricular
- CSuprachiasmatic
- DSupraoptic
85The supraoptic hypothalamic nucleus is responsible for
- ARegulation of water loss and secretion of ADH
- BRegulation of body temperature
- CCoordination of circadian rhythms
- DSecretion of oxytocin
86The tuberal area of the hypothalamus is responsible for controlling feeding reflexes
- ATrue
- BFalse
87The mammilary bodies of the hypothalamus control endocrine cells in the anterior pituitary
- ATrue
- BFalse
88The autonomic centers of the hypothalamus regulate heart rate and blood pressure
- ATrue
- BFalse
89The epithalamus forms the floor of the 3rd ventricle
- ATrue
- BFalse
90The pineal gland
- AIs part of the epithalamus
- BSecretes melatonin
- CIs part of the thalamus
- DIs part of the hypothalamus
- ERegulates circadian rhythm
91The reticular activating system
- AIs located in the reticular formation
- BStimulates the entire cerebral cortex
- CRegulates sleep and consciousness
- DRegulates auditory and visual response
- EIs located in the cerebellum
92The vermis separates the cerebellar hemispheres
- ATrue
- BFalse
93The insula
- AIs located in the cerebral cortex
- BIs located in the lateral sulcus
- CPlays a role in consciousness
- DIs located in the diencephalon
- ERelays motor movements
94The correct order of blood flow in the brain is: common carotid artery > internal carotid artery > middle cerebral artery and anterior cerebral artery > anterior communicating artery > middle cerebral artery and anterior cerebral artery > posterior communicating artery > basilar artery > vertebral artery
- ATrue
- BFalse
95Identify the basal nuclei
- ACaudate nucleus
- BLentiform nucleus
- CMedial geniculate nucleus
- DLateral nuclei
- EMedial nuclei
96Injury to the caudate nucleus would result in
- AInability to play a musical instrument
- BInability to jump rope
- CUncoordinated movement of limbs
- DLoss of visual acuity
- EInability to interpret something as hot
97Damage to the lentiform nucleus would result in loss of
- AStability when performing various actions
- BAbility to play piano
- CAbility to jump rope
- DAbility to stand on one leg
98Which cranial nerve is the most closely associated with the limbic system?
- AI
- BV
- CVII
- DXI
- EIX
99The path CSF takes through the brain is: Choroid plexus of lateral ventricle > intraventricular foramen > third ventricle > cerebral aqueduct > fourth ventricle > subarachnoid space > venous drainage system
- ATrue
- BFalse
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