Question 1

The hindbrain of the embryo develops into the pons, the medulla oblongata, part of the spinal cord, and what other structure?

Accepted Answer

A)   hypothalamus
B)   cerebrum
C)   cerebellum
D)   thalamusE) None of the above
F) A) and D) C

Question 2

A shallow groove on the surface of the cerebral cortex is called a

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A)   gyrus.
B)   furrow.
C)   fissure.
D)   sulcus.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Cell bodies of the sensory neurons of the spinal nerves are located in

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A)   nuclei of the cranial nerves.
B)   the posterior gray horn of the spinal cord.
C)   the dorsal root ganglia external to the spinal cord.
D)   the thalamus.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above C

Question 4

This ascending pathway of the spinal cord carries neural impulses generated from sensory receptors sensitive to fine touch, pressure, and some parts of proprioception.

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Question 5

Which of these regions has two hemispheres connected by the corpus callosum?

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A)   hypothalamus
B)   cerebrum
C)   cerebellum
D)   thalamusE) A) and B)
F) B) and C) B

Question 6

This is a term for neural pathways crossing from one side of the CNS to the other.

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Question 7

This type of spinal cord damage is due to severe damage to the anterior horn or ventral motor roots.

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Question 8

The sheet of dura mater that separates the right and left cerebral hemispheres is the

Accepted Answer

A)   falx cerebelli.
B)   tentorium cerebri.
C)   superior sagittal sinus.
D)   falx cerebri.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Which of these regions of the brain has frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital lobes, as well as the insula?

Accepted Answer

A)   hypothalamus
B)   cerebrum
C)   cerebellum
D)   thalamusE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 10

A ʺmotor homunculusʺ can be visualized as an overlay on the precentral gyrus. The reason why the facial region of this homunculus covers such a large surface area is because

Accepted Answer

A)   we have very expressive faces.
B)   we have very sensitive lips.
C)   our eyes are large for seeing.
D)   our ears are large for hearing.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Which of the following is not a function of nuclei within the reticular formation?

Accepted Answer

A)   adjust respiratory and cardiovascular functions
B)   consolidate and store memories
C)   maintain consciousness and alertness
D)   coordinate cranial nerve reflexesE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

The ventral portion of the cerebral peduncles connects the midbrain to the cerebellum and contains the pyramidal (corticospinal) motor tracts descending to the spinal cord.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The calcarine sulcus contains which functional area?

Accepted Answer

A)   auditory association
B)   frontal eye field
C)   primary visual
D)   primary somatosensoryE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

If the most caudal part of the CNS is the conus medullaris, then the most rostral part is/are the

Accepted Answer

A)   prefrontal lobes.
B)   precentral and postcentral gyri.
C)   hypothalamus.
D)   cauda equina.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Which of these regions of the brain regulates body temperature, hunger, and thirst?

Accepted Answer

A)   hypothalamus
B)   cerebrum
C)   cerebellum
D)   thalamusE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Describe the structure and functions of the thalamus.

Accepted Answer

The thalamus makes up most of the dience...

Question 17

The cerebellum has an outer cortex, internal white matter, and areas of gray matter buried deep in the white matter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The main visceral control center of the brain is the

Accepted Answer

A)   thalamus.
B)   reticular formation.
C)   cerebral cortex.
D)   hypothalamus.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 19

The second largest region of the brain is the

Accepted Answer

A)   diencephalon.
B)   cerebellum.
C)   brain stem.
D)   cerebrum.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Which of these lobes of the cerebrum lies anterior to the central sulcus?

Accepted Answer

A)   cerebellum
B)   temporal lobe
C)   frontal lobe
D)   occipital lobeE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Exam 13: The Nervous System: Neural Tissue

The hindbrain of the embryo develops into the pons, the medulla oblongata, part of the spinal cord, and what other structure?

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A shallow groove on the surface of the cerebral cortex is called a

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Cell bodies of the sensory neurons of the spinal nerves are located in

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This ascending pathway of the spinal cord carries neural impulses generated from sensory receptors sensitive to fine touch, pressure, and some parts of proprioception.

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Which of these regions has two hemispheres connected by the corpus callosum?

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This is a term for neural pathways crossing from one side of the CNS to the other.

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This type of spinal cord damage is due to severe damage to the anterior horn or ventral motor roots.

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The sheet of dura mater that separates the right and left cerebral hemispheres is the

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Which of these regions of the brain has frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital lobes, as well as the insula?

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A ʺmotor homunculusʺ can be visualized as an overlay on the precentral gyrus. The reason why the facial region of this homunculus covers such a large surface area is because

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Which of the following is not a function of nuclei within the reticular formation?

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The ventral portion of the cerebral peduncles connects the midbrain to the cerebellum and contains the pyramidal (corticospinal) motor tracts descending to the spinal cord.

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The calcarine sulcus contains which functional area?

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If the most caudal part of the CNS is the conus medullaris, then the most rostral part is/are the

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Which of these regions of the brain regulates body temperature, hunger, and thirst?

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Describe the structure and functions of the thalamus.

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The cerebellum has an outer cortex, internal white matter, and areas of gray matter buried deep in the white matter.

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The main visceral control center of the brain is the

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The second largest region of the brain is the

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Which of these lobes of the cerebrum lies anterior to the central sulcus?

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