Question 1

Association fibers connect

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A)  the cerebrum with the spinal cord.
B)  one cerebral hemisphere to another.
C)  areas of the cerebral cortex within the same hemisphere.
D)  areas of the cerebral cortex with areas of the midbrain.
E)  areas of the cerebral cortex with areas of the spinal cord.F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

Ptosis (drooping of the upper eyelid) of the left eye would be caused by damage to the

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A)  facial nerve.
B)  abducens nerve.
C)  trochlear nerve.
D)  oculomotor nerve.
E)  optic nerve.F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

-This is a midsagittal section of the right half of the brain.What does "E" represent?

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A)  cerebrum
B)  cerebellum
C)  corpus callosum
D)  diencephalon
E)  brainstemF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

The superior and inferior colliculi are located in which of the following portions of the midbrain?

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A)  tegmentum (floor) 
B)  cerebral peduncles
C)  substantia nigra
D)  red nucleus
E)  tectum (roof) F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

The white matter of the cerebellum forms a branching network known as the

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A)  folia.
B)  superior peduncle.
C)  arbor vitae.
D)  tentorium cerebelli.
E)  vermis.F) D) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 6

Cerebrospinal fluid is produced by the ____ and is reabsorbed by the ____.

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A)  choroid plexus,arachnoid granulation
B)  arachnoid granulation,choroid plexus
C)  dural sinus,dura mater
D)  dura mater,dural sinus
E)  septa pellucida,cerebral aqueductF) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

The cerebellum communicates with other parts of the CNS by means of nerve tracts called the

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A)  vermis.
B)  flocculonodular pathways.
C)  cerebellar peduncles.
D)  arbor vitae.
E)  folia.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 8

Maggie has her wisdom teeth removed,and later has difficulty with chewing and cannot feel sensations to the side of her face.This is likely caused by the numbing of the

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A)  vagus nerve.
B)  trochlear nerve.
C)  hypoglossal nerve.
D)  trigeminal nerve.
E)  vestibulocochlear nerve.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a function of the cerebellum?

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A)  coordinate control of voluntary movements
B)  help in the maintenance of muscle tone
C)  control the heart rate
D)  control skeletal muscles to maintain balance
E)  control of posture,locomotion,and fine motor coordination.F) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 10

The abducens nerves

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A)  transmit pain impulses from the teeth.
B)  are involved in eye movement.
C)  dilate blood vessels in the skin.
D)  slow the heart rate.
E)  control size of the pupil.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

The cerebral medulla

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A)  has the same function as the medulla oblongata.
B)  is the gray matter on the cerebrum's surface.
C)  consists of many nerve tracts of white matter beneath the cerebral cortex.
D)  is another name for the basal nuclei.
E)  is the outer layer of the cerebrum.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 12

The stalk that connects the hypothalamus to the hypophysis (or pituitary gland) is the

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A)  corpus callosum.
B)  infundibulum.
C)  insula.
D)  intermediate mass.
E)  arbor vitae.F) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 13

-What does "E" represent on the diagram of the skull and brain?

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A)  subarachnoid space
B)  dural venous sinus
C)  pia mater
D)  arachnoid mater
E)  subdural spaceF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

From which embryonic brain region does the medulla oblongata form?

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A)  telencephalon
B)  diencephalon
C)  mesencephalon
D)  metencephalon
E)  myelencephalonF) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 15

Thirteen year-old Austin exhibits retarded growth,reduced metabolism,lack of normal reproductive gland development,inability to regulate water intake or water elimination from the body,and an uncontrolled appetite.What part of Austin's brain is most likely involved?

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A)  reticular formation
B)  primary sensory cortex
C)  medulla oblongata
D)  thalamus
E)  hypothalamusF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 16

Lesions of the basal nuclei could cause

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A)  loss of memory.
B)  uncontrolled rage.
C)  fluent but circular speech.
D)  a slight shaking of the hands or head.
E)  loss of smell.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 17

Which two portions of the brain are involved in controlling respiration?

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A)  pons,hypothalamus
B)  cerebrum,hypothalamus
C)  pons,medulla oblongata
D)  medulla oblongata,cerebral peduncles
E)  pons,thalamusF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 18

The limbic system involves various neural connections between

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A)  the medulla and pons.
B)  the pons and cerebellum.
C)  the cerebrum and diencephalon.
D)  the diencephalon and midbrain.
E)  the cerebrum and midbrain.F) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 19

Anna has an eating disorder along with intense thirst and wildly varying body temperatures,which means she may have a dysfunction of the

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A)  pons.
B)  medulla.
C)  thalamus.
D)  hypothalamus.
E)  brainstem.F) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following activities is NOT associated with the cerebrum?

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A)  interpreting smell and taste
B)  controlling the autonomic nervous system
C)  initiating voluntary movements
D)  making moral judgments
E)  writing poetryF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Exam 13: Brain and Cranial Nerves

Thirteen year-old Austin exhibits retarded growth,reduced metabolism,lack of normal reproductive gland development,inability to regulate water intake or water elimination from the body,and an uncontrolled appetite.What part of Austin's brain is most likely involved?

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The stalk that connects the hypothalamus to the hypophysis (or pituitary gland) is the

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The abducens nerves

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-This is a midsagittal section of the right half of the brain.What does "E" represent?

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Which two portions of the brain are involved in controlling respiration?

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Cerebrospinal fluid is produced by the ____ and is reabsorbed by the ____.

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Ptosis (drooping of the upper eyelid) of the left eye would be caused by damage to the

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Lesions of the basal nuclei could cause

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Which of the following activities is NOT associated with the cerebrum?

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Anna has an eating disorder along with intense thirst and wildly varying body temperatures,which means she may have a dysfunction of the

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Association fibers connect

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The white matter of the cerebellum forms a branching network known as the

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the cerebellum?

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The superior and inferior colliculi are located in which of the following portions of the midbrain?

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Maggie has her wisdom teeth removed,and later has difficulty with chewing and cannot feel sensations to the side of her face.This is likely caused by the numbing of the

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The cerebral medulla

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The cerebellum communicates with other parts of the CNS by means of nerve tracts called the

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The limbic system involves various neural connections between

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From which embryonic brain region does the medulla oblongata form?

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-What does "E" represent on the diagram of the skull and brain?

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