Question 1

If cerebrospinal fluid does not drain properly,

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A)   the brain will shrink and shrivel.
B)   the excess fluid exerts pressure on the brain.
C)   the cerebral cortex absorbs the fluid and swells.
D)   the choroid plexus enlarges.
E)   the arachnoid granulations halt their function.F) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 2

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) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

Projection fibers will connect

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A)   the cerebrum to other parts of the brain and the spinal cord.
B)   one cerebral hemisphere to the other hemisphere.
C)   parts of the same hemisphere.
D)   motor and sensory areas of the cerebral cortex.E) None of the above
F) A) and B) A

Question 4

When you lick frosting off a knife with the tip of your tongue and find the frosting has an orange flavor to it, which cranial nerve is being used to determine the taste of the frosting?

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

Question 5

Which two portions of the brain are involved in controlling respiration?

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A)   pons, hypothalamus
B)   cerebrum, hypothalamus
C)   pons, medulla oblongata
D)   medulla oblongata, cerebral peduncles
E)   pons, thalamusF) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

The stalk that connects the hypothalamus to the hypophysis (or pituitary gland)  is the

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A)   corpus callosum.
B)   infundibulum.
C)   insula.
D)   intermediate mass.
E)   arbor vitae.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

Match the function with the correct lobe of the brain.
-occipital lobe

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A)  important in voluntary motor function
B)  fifth lobe of the brain
C)  plays an important role in memory
D)  reception and integration of visual input
E)  reception of most sensory inputF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 8

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) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

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 D)
G) C) and E)

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a function of the cerebellum?

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A)   coordinate control of voluntary movements
B)   help in the maintenance of muscle tone
C)   control the heart rate
D)   control skeletal muscles to maintain balance
E)   control of posture, locomotion, and fine motor coordination.F) A) and E)
G) B) and D) C

Question 11

Which of the following terms does NOT belong with the others?

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A)   medulla oblongata
B)   midbrain
C)   pons
D)   thalamus
E)   reticular formationF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 12

Which of the following is correctly associated with the medulla oblongata?

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A)   It gives rise to conscious thoughts.
B)   It contains nuclei for regulation of heart rate and blood vessel diameter.
C)   It contains enlargements called cerebral peduncles.
D)   It is the most superior portion of the brainstem.
E)   It relays sensory information.F) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 13

-What does "E" represent on the diagram of the skull and brain?

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A)   subarachnoid space
B)   dural venous sinus
C)   pia mater
D)   arachnoid mater
E)   subdural spaceF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 14

The corpus striatum is composed of the

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A)   subthalamic and red nuclei.
B)   lentiform and caudate nuclei.
C)   caudate nucleus and substantia nigra.
D)   substantia nigra and hippocampus.
E)   subthalamic nuclei and pineal body.F) A) and B)
G) All of the above B

Question 15

-What does "B" represent on the diagram of the skull and brain?

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A)   subarachnoid space
B)   dural venous sinus
C)   pia mater
D)   arachnoid mater
E)   subdural spaceF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following cranial nerves innervates only one muscle of the eyeball?

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A)   optic nerve
B)   facial nerve
C)   trochlear nerve
D)   trigeminal nerve
E)   oculomotor nerveF) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 17

Cranial nerve function includes

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A)   somatic motor.
B)   sympathetic control.
C)   cognitive skills.
D)   regulation of emotions.
E)   None of these choices are correct.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 18

An individual who has an eating disorder along with intense thirst and wildly varying body temperatures may have a dysfunction of the

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A)   pons.
B)   medulla.
C)   thalamus.
D)   hypothalamus.
E)   brainstem.F) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 19

The oculomotor nerve

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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) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 20

A baseball player was hit on the left side of his skull in the parotid area. He cannot close his eye and the corner of his mouth droops. Which cranial nerve was damaged?

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A)   facial
B)   glossopharyngeal
C)   accessory
D)   optic
E)   oculomotorF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Exam 13: Brain and Cranial Nerves

If cerebrospinal fluid does not drain properly,

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Which of the following activities would stimulate the reticular formation?

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Projection fibers will connect

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When you lick frosting off a knife with the tip of your tongue and find the frosting has an orange flavor to it, which cranial nerve is being used to determine the taste of the frosting?

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Which two portions of the brain are involved in controlling respiration?

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The stalk that connects the hypothalamus to the hypophysis (or pituitary gland) is the

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Match the function with the correct lobe of the brain. -occipital lobe

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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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Which of the following pairs is mismatched?

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the cerebellum?

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Which of the following terms does NOT belong with the others?

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Which of the following is correctly associated with the medulla oblongata?

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-What does "E" represent on the diagram of the skull and brain?

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The corpus striatum is composed of the

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-What does "B" represent on the diagram of the skull and brain?

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Which of the following cranial nerves innervates only one muscle of the eyeball?

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Cranial nerve function includes

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An individual who has an eating disorder along with intense thirst and wildly varying body temperatures may have a dysfunction of the

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The oculomotor nerve

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A baseball player was hit on the left side of his skull in the parotid area. He cannot close his eye and the corner of his mouth droops. Which cranial nerve was damaged?

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