Question 1

The Roman numeral assigned to each cranial nerve reflect

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A)   the order of their discovery.
B)   the sequence from anterior to posterior in which they emerge from the brain.
C)   their importance, with highest numbers being the most important.
D)   the complexity of each nerve, with complex nerves having higher numbers.
E)   the sequence from posterior to anterior in which they emerge from the brain.F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 2

Reflexes involved in maintaining homeostasis may involve the ________ nerve.

Accepted Answer

A)   facial
B)   optic
C)   trigeminal
D)   vagusE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Interpreting smell and taste
B)   Controlling the autonomic nervous system
C)   Initiating voluntary movements
D)   Making moral judgments
E)   Writing poetryF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

Which of the following thalamic nuclei is mismatched with its function?

Accepted Answer

A)   Lateral geniculate nucleus - visual impulses
B)   Medial geniculate nucleus - auditory impulses
C)   Ventral posterior nucleus - sensory impulses
D)   Dorsal tier of nuclei - taste impulses
E)   Ventral lateral nuclei - motor functionsF) D) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 5

A bird hits the windshield of your car, and you reflexively duck and close your eyes. Which of the following is responsible for this action?

Accepted Answer

A)   Medulla
B)   Superior colliculi
C)   Reticular formation
D)   Thalamus
E)   CerebellumF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 6

Which of the following cranial nerves does not innervate the tongue?

Accepted Answer

A)   Glossopharyngeal
B)   Hypoglossal
C)   Accessory
D)   Facial
E)   All of the choices are correct.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

Arrange the following in order from the diencephalon downward.
(1)  Spinal cord
(2)  Midbrain
(3)  Medulla
(4)  Pons

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A)   1, 2, 3, 4
B)   2, 4, 3, 1
C)   3, 2, 4, 1
D)   4, 2, 3, 1
E)   4, 1, 3, 2F) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a function of cerebrospinal fluid?

Accepted Answer

A)   Provides oxygen to CNS tissue
B)   Provides nutrients to CNS tissue
C)   Provides a protective cushion around the CNS
D)   Protects the brain from rapid, jarring head movementsE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)   folia
B)   superior peduncle
C)   arbor vitae
D)   tentorium cerebelli
E)   vermisF) A) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 10

Cranial nerve functions include ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   somatic motor control
B)   sympathetic control
C)   cognitive skills
D)   regulation of emotions
E)   None of the choices are correctF) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 11

Damage to which of the following cranial nerves might result in death?

Accepted Answer

A)   Facial nerve
B)   Vagus nerve
C)   Trigeminal nerve
D)   Glossopharyngeal nerve
E)   Optic nerveF) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 12

A kiss on the cheek would be perceived by impulses from the ________ nerve.

Accepted Answer

A)   trochlear
B)   abducens
C)   trigeminal
D)   vestibulocochlear
E)   facialF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following feelings is NOT related to hypothalamic function?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fear of the unknown
B)   Sexual pleasure
C)   Feeling satiated after a meal
D)   Feeling rested after flying to England
E)   Road rageF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following cranial nerves has a parasympathetic component?

Accepted Answer

A)   Facial
B)   Trochlear
C)   Trigeminal
D)   Hypoglossal
E)   AccessoryF) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 15

The oculomotor nerve

Accepted Answer

A)   innervates all the muscles that move the eyeball.
B)   adjusts pupil size to the level of lighting.
C)   transmits action potentials from the retina.
D)   controls the organ of balance.
E)   innervates two of the six muscles that move the eyeball.F) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 16

Association fibers connect

Accepted Answer

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 B)
G) All of the above

Question 17

Which of the following is not a lobe of the cerebrum?

Accepted Answer

A)   Parietal
B)   Frontal
C)   Occipital
D)   Sphenoidal
E)   TemporalF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Cerebrum
B)   Cerebellum
C)   Corpus callosum
D)   Diencephalon
E)   BrainstemF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 19

Which structures connect the cerebellum to the brainstem and allow communication between the cerebellum and other parts of the CNS?

Accepted Answer

A)   Peduncles
B)   Commissures
C)   FuniculiD) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

Question 20

A patient is experiencing a high fever, stiff neck, drowsiness, and intense headaches. A spinal tap showed bacteria and white blood cells in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) . This individual most likely has what condition?

Accepted Answer

A)   Parkinson disease
B)   Alzheimer disease
C)   Meningitis
D)   Hydrocephalus
E)   A strokeF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Exam 13: Brain and Cranial Nerves

Which of the following feelings is NOT related to hypothalamic function?

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Which of the following is not a lobe of the cerebrum?

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Which of the following thalamic nuclei is mismatched with its function?

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Damage to which of the following cranial nerves might result in death?

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Which structures connect the cerebellum to the brainstem and allow communication between the cerebellum and other parts of the CNS?

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A patient is experiencing a high fever, stiff neck, drowsiness, and intense headaches. A spinal tap showed bacteria and white blood cells in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) . This individual most likely has what condition?

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Association fibers connect

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Cranial nerve functions include ________.

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Reflexes involved in maintaining homeostasis may involve the ________ nerve.

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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 activities is NOT associated with the cerebrum?

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Which of the following cranial nerves has a parasympathetic component?

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The Roman numeral assigned to each cranial nerve reflect

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A bird hits the windshield of your car, and you reflexively duck and close your eyes. Which of the following is responsible for this action?

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Arrange the following in order from the diencephalon downward. (1) Spinal cord (2) Midbrain (3) Medulla (4) Pons

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The oculomotor nerve

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

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Which of the following is NOT a function of cerebrospinal fluid?

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A kiss on the cheek would be perceived by impulses from the ________ nerve.

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Which of the following cranial nerves does not innervate the tongue?

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