Question 1

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

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A)   pons.
B)   medulla.
C)   midbrain.
D)   diencephalon.
E)   cerebellum.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

Which of the following pairs is mismatched?

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A)   falx cerebri - longitudinal fissure
B)   tentorium cerebelli - base of brain
C)   falx cerebelli - between the cerebellar hemispheres
D)   pia mater - surface of the brain
E)   dural venous sinus - collects blood that returns from the brainF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

The most superficial meningeal layer is

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A)   the pia mater.
B)   the arachnoid layer.
C)   the dura mater.
D)   the epidural sinus.
E)   the skull.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

What structures are formed from neural crest cells?

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A)   sensory, autonomic, and enteric neurons
B)   pigmented body cells
C)   adrenal medulla
D)   facial bones
E)   All of the choices form from neural crest cellsF) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

The mammillary bodies

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A)   influence breast milk production.
B)   produce reproductive hormones.
C)   are involved in emotional responses to odors.
D)   are found in the thalamus.
E)   influence the onset of puberty.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

The substantia nigra interconnects with the

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A)   basal nuclei.
B)   tegmentum.
C)   red nuclei.
D)   reticular nuclei.
E)   tectum.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 7

When you walk up behind someone and tap their right shoulder, they will reflexively

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A)   raise their arms.
B)   hit you.
C)   turn their head toward the left.
D)   sneeze.
E)   turn their head toward the right.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 8

-This is a lateral view of the brain. What does "B" represent?

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A)   temporal lobe
B)   cerebellum
C)   frontal lobe
D)   occipital lobe
E)   parietal lobeF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 9

From which embryonic brain region does the cerebellum form?

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

Question 10

Damage to branches of the _____ nerve can interfere with normal speech.

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A)   facial
B)   vagus
C)   trigeminal
D)   glossopharyngeal
E)   abducensF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 11

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

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A)   cerebrum
B)   cerebellum
C)   corpus callosum
D)   diencephalon
E)   brainstemF) All of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 12

The superior colliculi receive input from the

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A)   eyes, skin, cerebrum and inferior colliculi.
B)   inferior colliculi, pyramids, skin and red nucleus.
C)   skin, ears, pyramids and cerebellum.
D)   cerebrum, cerebellum, thalamus and inferior colliculi.
E)   nose, tongue and inner ear.F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 13

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 D)
G) All of the above

Question 14

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 D)

Question 15

Facial expression is regulated by the

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A)   facial nerve.
B)   vagus nerve.
C)   abducens nerve.
D)   trigeminal nerve.
E)   accessory nerve.F) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 16

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

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A)   cerebrum
B)   cerebellum
C)   corpus callosum
D)   diencephalon
E)   brainstemF) All of the above
G) None of the above

Question 17

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) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

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 these choices are correct.F) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following activities would stimulate the reticular formation?

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A)   a warm bath
B)   a clock radio coming on in the morning
C)   a long lecture in a darkened auditorium
D)   eating a big meal
E)   getting a back rubF) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 20

The fact that the right side of the brain controls the left side of the body is explained by the

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A)   division of the cerebrum into two hemispheres.
B)   division of the cerebellum into two hemispheres.
C)   decussation of the pyramids in the medulla.
D)   need for contra-lateral control of body function.
E)   brainstem being below the midbrain.F) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Exam 13: Brain and Cranial Nerves

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

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The superior colliculi receive input from the

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Damage to branches of the _____ nerve can interfere with normal speech.

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From which embryonic brain region does the cerebellum form?

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Which of the following activities would stimulate the reticular formation?

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The most superficial meningeal layer is

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The basal nuclei function to

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The limbic system involves various neural connections between

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The accessory nerve

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The mammillary bodies

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

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What structures are formed from neural crest cells?

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Facial expression is regulated by the

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When you walk up behind someone and tap their right shoulder, they will reflexively

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Which of the following pairs is mismatched?

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The inferior colliculi

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The substantia nigra interconnects with the

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

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The fact that the right side of the brain controls the left side of the body is explained by the

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-This is a lateral view of the brain. What does "B" represent?

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