Question 1

The patient has the following symptoms: change in vocal tone,problems swallowing,inability to control urination,erratic heart rate,and gastric problems.You would identify the problem as being related to the

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A)  vagus nerve.
B)  pineal gland.
C)  abducens nerve.
D)  trigeminal nerve.
E)  amygdala.F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 2

Autonomic centers that control blood pressure,heart rate,and digestion are located in the

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

Question 3

The cerebellum and pons develop from the

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A)  telencephalon.
B)  diencephalon.
C)  mesencephalon.
D)  metencephalon.
E)  myelencephalon.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following is not a property of the limbic system?

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A)  contains cerebral and diencephalic components
B)  functions in maintaining homeostasis in cold weather
C)  located between the border of the cerebrum and diencephalon
D)  links conscious functions of the cerebral cortex with unconscious functions of the brain stem
E)  functions in emotions,learning,and memoryF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following is a property of the blood-brain barrier?

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A)  The capillary endothelial cells are interconnected by tight junctions.
B)  It is generally permeable to lipid-soluble compounds.
C)  Astrocytes surround the CNS capillaries.
D)  It is absent in portions of the hypothalamus.
E)  All of the answers are correct.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

The structure of the brain that carries ascending sensory information to the thalamus is the

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A)  midbrain.
B)  cerebral aqueduct.
C)  4ᵗʰ ventricle.
D)  basal ganglion.
E)  cerebellum.F) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 7

The respiratory rhythmicity center is located in the

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

Question 8

Male brains are typically ________ compared to female brains.

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A)  larger
B)  smaller
C)  the same size
D)  very smooth
E)  more convolutedF) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 9

Cortical regions that interpret sensory information or coordinate motor responses are called ________ areas.

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A)  association
B)  motor
C)  cranial
D)  sensory
E)  intercalatedF) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 10

Tic douloureux is

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A)  a disorder of the maxillary and mandibular branches of nerve V.
B)  characterized by almost totally debilitating pain.
C)  triggered by contact with the lip,tongue,or gums.
D)  also called trigeminal neuralgia.
E)  All of the answers are correct.F) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 11

The surface of the postcentral gyrus contains the ________ cortex.

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A)  primary sensory
B)  primary motor
C)  visual
D)  olfactory
E)  auditoryF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

The highest levels of information processing occur in the

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A)  cerebrum.
B)  diencephalon.
C)  cerebellum.
D)  medulla oblongata.
E)  corpus callosum.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

The ________ are the four masses on the posterior of the midbrain.

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A)  quadriceps
B)  tetrahygena
C)  mesencephalon
D)  choroid plexuses
E)  corpora quadrigeminaF) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 14

Overseeing the postural muscles of the body and making rapid adjustments to maintain balance and equilibrium are functions of the

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A)  cerebrum.
B)  mesencephalon.
C)  cerebellum.
D)  pons.
E)  medulla oblongata.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 15

Excitation of neurons in the basal nuclei would lead to

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A)  increased muscle tone.
B)  loss of consciousness.
C)  inability to sense pain.
D)  sexual arousal.
E)  involuntary speech production.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 16

Two large venous sinuses,the sagittal sinuses,lie within a dural fold called the

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A)  cerebral aqueduct.
B)  basal ganglia.
C)  falx cerebri.
D)  arachnoid mater.
E)  septum pellucidum.F) None of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 17

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

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A)  provides cushioning for delicate neural tissues
B)  provides buoyant support for the brain
C)  acts as a transport medium for nutrients
D)  provides ATP for impulse transmission
E)  acts as a transport medium for waste productsF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 18

Chambers within the brain that contain cerebrospinal fluid are called

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A)  plexuses.
B)  ganglia.
C)  sinuses.
D)  aqueducts.
E)  ventricles.F) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 19

You suspect your friend has damage to cranial nerve I when he is unable to

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A)  smell his food.
B)  smile.
C)  blink his eyes.
D)  nod his head.
E)  hear your voice.F) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 20

The hypothalamus is a key player in the endocrine system because

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A)  it controls the pituitary gland directly underneath it.
B)  it communicates with all other endocrine organs of the body.
C)  it produces enzymes that are involved in the production of hormones.
D)  its autonomic controls also run all of the endocrine organs.
E)  None of the answers is correct.F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Exam 14: The Brain and Cranial Nerves

You suspect your friend has damage to cranial nerve I when he is unable to

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The cerebellum and pons develop from the

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Chambers within the brain that contain cerebrospinal fluid are called

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Which of the following is not a property of the limbic system?

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The highest levels of information processing occur in the

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Excitation of neurons in the basal nuclei would lead to

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Autonomic centers that control blood pressure,heart rate,and digestion are located in the

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The respiratory rhythmicity center is located in the

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The ________ are the four masses on the posterior of the midbrain.

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The surface of the postcentral gyrus contains the ________ cortex.

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Male brains are typically ________ compared to female brains.

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Overseeing the postural muscles of the body and making rapid adjustments to maintain balance and equilibrium are functions of the

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Two large venous sinuses,the sagittal sinuses,lie within a dural fold called the

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

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Which of the following is a property of the blood-brain barrier?

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Tic douloureux is

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Cortical regions that interpret sensory information or coordinate motor responses are called ________ areas.

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The structure of the brain that carries ascending sensory information to the thalamus is the

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The hypothalamus is a key player in the endocrine system because

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