Which of these parts of
the embryonic brain is correctly matched with the structure it
becomes in the adult brain? mesencephalon�midbrain
metencephalon�medulla oblongata
myelencephalon�cerebrum telencephalon�pons and
cerebellum
a
To separate the brainstem
from the rest of the brain, a cut would have to be made between
the medulla oblongata and pons. pons and
midbrain. midbrain and diencephalon. thalamus and
cerebrum. medulla oblongata and spinal cord.
c
Important centers for heart rate, blood pressure, respiration,
swallowing, coughing, and vomiting are located in the
cerebrum.
medulla oblongata. midbrain. pons.
cerebellum.
b
In which part of the brain does decussation of descending tracts
involved in the conscious control of skeletal muscles occur?
cerebrum diencephalon midbrain
pons medulla oblongata
c
The cerebral peduncles are a major descending motor pathway in the
cerebrum.
cerebellum. pons. midbrain. medulla
oblongata.
d
The superior colliculi are involved in , whereas the inferior
colliculi are involved in .
hearing, visual
reflexes visual reflexes, hearing balance, motor
pathways motor pathways, balance respiration,
sleep
b
The cerebellum communicates with other regions of the CNS through the
flocculonodular
lobe. cerebellar peduncles. vermis. lateral
hemispheres. folia.
b
The major relay station for sensory input that projects to the
cerebral cortex is the
hypothalamus.
thalamus. pons. cerebellum.
midbrain.
b
he part of the diencephalon directly connected to the pituitary gland
is the
hypothalamus.
epithalamus. subthalamus. thalamus.
a
Which of the following is a function of the hypothalamus?
regulates autonomic
nervous system functions regulates the release of hormones
from the posterior pituitary regulates body
temperature regulates food intake (hunger) and water intake
(thirst) All of these are correct.
e
The grooves on the surface of the cerebrum are called the
nuclei.
commissures. tracts. sulci. gyri.
d
Which of these areas is located in the postcentral gyrus of the
cerebral cortex?
olfactory cortex
visual cortex primary motor cortex primary
somatic sensory cortex primary auditory cortex
d
Which of these cerebral lobes is important in voluntary motor
function, motivation, aggression, sense of smell, and mood?
frontal
insula occipital parietal temporal
a
Fibers that connect areas of the cerebral cortex within the same
hemisphere are
projection
fibers. commissural fibers. association
fibers. All of these are correct.
c
The basal nuclei are located in the
inferior
cerebrum. diencephalon. midbrain. All of
these are correct.
d
The most superficial of the meninges is a thick, tough membrane
called the
pia mater.
dura mater. arachnoid mater. epidural
mater.
b
The ventricles of the brain are interconnected. Which of these
ventricles are not correctly matched with the structures that
connect them?
lateral ventricle to
the third ventricle�interventricular foramina left lateral
ventricle to right lateral ventricle�central canal third
ventricle to fourth ventricle�cerebral aqueduct fourth
ventricle to subarachnoid space�median and lateral apertures
b
Cerebrospinal fluid is produced by the , circulates through the
ventricles, and enters the subarachnoid space. The cerebrospinal fluid
leaves the subarachnoid space through the .
choroid plexuses,
arachnoid granulations arachnoid granulations, choroid
plexuses dural venous sinuses, dura mater dura
mater, dural venous sinuses
a
Water-soluble molecules of the blood plasma move across the
blood-brain barrier by
diffusion.
endocytosis. exocytosis. symport.
filtration.
d
The cranial nerve involved in chewing food is the
trochlear (IV).
trigeminal (V). abducens (VI). facial
(VII). vestibulocochlear (VIII).
b
The cranial nerve responsible for focusing the eye (innervating the
ciliary muscle of the eye) is the
optic (II).
oculomotor (III). trochlear (IV). abducens
(VI). facial (VII).
b
The cranial nerve involved in moving the tongue is the
trigeminal (V).
facial (VII). glossopharyngeal (IX). accessory
(XI). hypoglossal (XII).
e
The cranial nerve involved in feeling a toothache is the
trochlear (IV).
trigeminal (V). abducens (VI). facial
(VII). vestibulocochlear (VIII).
b
From this list of cranial nerves:
olfactory (I) optic (II) oculomotor
(III) abducens (VI) vestibulocochlear (VIII)
Select the nerves that are sensory only.
1,2,3
2,3,4 1,2,5 2,3,5 3,4,5
c
From this list of cranial nerves:
trigeminal (V) facial (VII)
glossopharyngeal (IX) vagus (X) hypoglossal
(XII)
Select the nerves involved in the sense of taste.
1,2,3
1,4,5 2,3,4 2,3,5 3,4,5
c
From this list of cranial nerves:
oculomotor (III) trigeminal (V) facial
(VII) vestibulocochlear (VIII) glossopharyngeal
(IX) vagus (X)
Select the nerves that are part of the parasympathetic division of
the ANS.
1,2,4,5
1,3,5,6 1,4,5,6 2,3,4,5 2,3,5,6
b
brainstem
The rod-like structure found beneath the dorsal surface of developing
embryo is called_____
notochord
The cerebrum and diencephalon arise from the region of the embryonic
brain known as ______________.
forebrain
The________arises from posterior part of the hindbrain of the
embryonic brain
medulla oblongatta
The bulbous area that contain fiber relaying impulses between medulla
and the cerebrum, fibers relying impulses from the cerebrum to
cerebellum, and nuclei that help regulate respiratory rhythm is called______
The pons