Question 1

From which embryonic brain region does the cerebellum form?

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A)   Telencephalon
B)   Diencephalon
C)   Mesencephalon
D)   Metencephalon
E)   MyelencephalonF) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 2

From which embryonic brain region does the medulla oblongata form?

Accepted Answer

A)   Telencephalon
B)   Diencephalon
C)   Mesencephalon
D)   Metencephalon
E)   MyelencephalonF) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 3

The inferior colliculi

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A)   are an integral part of the cerebrum.
B)   are involved with auditory pathways in the CNS.
C)   interconnect directly with the eye.
D)   are a major CNS motor neurotransmitter group.
E)   are located in the pons.F) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 4

Tracts of white matter that connect the right and left hemispheres are composed of ________ fibers.

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A)   decussation
B)   association
C)   commissural
D)   projection
E)   pyramidalF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 5

Which of the following statements concerning the brainstem is true?

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A)   The brainstem consists of the medulla, pons, and cerebellum.
B)   The brainstem is responsible for higher level thinking skills.
C)   Damage to the brainstem is usually fatal.
D)   All twelve cranial nerves enter or exit from the brainstem.
E)   The brainstem is a relay for sensory input only.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 6

Abnormal development in the telencephalon may also affect the development of the lateral ventricles.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

If an animal has had its cerebrum removed, it cannot ________.

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A)   see
B)   live
C)   breathe
D)   regulate body temperature
E)   regulate heart rateF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

-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) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 9

The basal nuclei function to

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A)   produce stiff, exaggerated movements.
B)   assist the autonomic nervous system.
C)   inhibit unwanted muscular activity.
D)   control alertness.
E)   store memory.F) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 10

The cerebral aqueduct connects

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A)   the two lateral ventricles.
B)   the third ventricle to the fourth ventricle.
C)   the lateral ventricles to the third ventricle.
D)   the fourth ventricle to the subarachnoid space.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 11

What is the group of structures in the brain that is involved with emotions and memory?

Accepted Answer

A)   Basal nuclei
B)   Limbic system
C)   Reticular formationD) B) and C)
E) None of the above

Question 12

Injury to the reticular formation can result in which of the following?

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A)   Irreversible coma
B)   Hypertension
C)   Parkinson disease
D)   Alzheimer diseaseE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Motor control of the face is the function of the ________ nerve, while sensation from the face is determined by the ________ nerve.

Accepted Answer

A)   facial; trigeminal
B)   trochlear; facial
C)   facial; glossopharyngeal
D)   trigeminal; glossopharyngeal
E)   trigeminal; facialF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

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. Which part of Austin's brain is most likely involved?

Accepted Answer

A)   Reticular formation
B)   Primary sensory cortex
C)   Medulla oblongata
D)   Thalamus
E)   HypothalamusF) A) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 15

The nuclei of cranial nerves III, IV, and V are located in the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   pons
B)   medulla oblongata
C)   midbrain
D)   diencephalon
E)   cerebellumF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT part of the limbic system?

Accepted Answer

A)   Lateral geniculate nucleus of the thalamus
B)   Cingulate gyrus of the cerebral cortex
C)   Dentate gyrus of the hippocampus
D)   Olfactory cortexE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 17

Walking a tightrope would activate which portion(s)  of the medulla?

Accepted Answer

A)   The pyramids
B)   The superior colliculi
C)   The olives
D)   The pyramids and the superior colliculi
E)   The pyramids and the olivesF) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 18

A physician is evaluating the cranial nerve function of a patient. To evaluate trigeminal nerve function, the physician should

Accepted Answer

A)   stand behind the patient and whisper words to see if the patient can repeat them.
B)   ask the patient to follow the movement of an object with her gaze.
C)   ask the patient to open her mouth and stick out her tongue.
D)   touch the surface of the patient's eyeball to initiate blinking.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Henry has a thrombus just beyond where the vertebral arteries join on the base of the pons. Which vessel is affected?

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A)   Dural sinuses
B)   Basilar artery
C)   Cranial artery
D)   None of the choices are correct.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

The accessory nerve

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A)   has fibers that join the vagus nerve.
B)   has both a cranial and a spinal component.
C)   provides innervation to the trapezius and sternocleidomastoid muscles.
D)   is cranial nerve XI.
E)   All of the choices are correct.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Exam 13: Brain and Cranial Nerves

From which embryonic brain region does the cerebellum form?

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Tracts of white matter that connect the right and left hemispheres are composed of ________ fibers.

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From which embryonic brain region does the medulla oblongata form?

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Which of the following is NOT part of the limbic system?

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What is the group of structures in the brain that is involved with emotions and memory?

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Which of the following statements concerning the brainstem is true?

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A physician is evaluating the cranial nerve function of a patient. To evaluate trigeminal nerve function, the physician should

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If an animal has had its cerebrum removed, it cannot ________.

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The accessory nerve

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Injury to the reticular formation can result in which of the following?

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Motor control of the face is the function of the ________ nerve, while sensation from the face is determined by the ________ nerve.

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The basal nuclei function to

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The cerebral aqueduct connects

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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. Which part of Austin's brain is most likely involved?

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The inferior colliculi

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Walking a tightrope would activate which portion(s) of the medulla?

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

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Henry has a thrombus just beyond where the vertebral arteries join on the base of the pons. Which vessel is affected?

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The nuclei of cranial nerves III, IV, and V are located in the ________.

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Abnormal development in the telencephalon may also affect the development of the lateral ventricles.

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