Question 1

The hemisphere of the brain that performs analytical tasks is called the ________ hemisphere.

Accepted Answer

dominant

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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 products

Question 3

The control of heart rate and blood pressure is based in the

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A)  cerebrum.
B)  cerebellum.
C)  diencephalon.
D)  medulla oblongata.
E)  heart.

Question 4

Within each hemisphere,deep to the floor of the lateral ventricle,you will find the

Accepted Answer

A)  anterior commissures.
B)  basal nuclei.
C)  motor association areas.
D)  visual cortex.
E)  auditory cortex.

Question 5

The tympanic reflex

Accepted Answer

A)  produces rapid blinking when something comes into contact with the cornea.
B)  restricts the movement of auditory ossicles.
C)  triggers a blink in response to sudden noises.
D)  causes the eyes to move in the opposite direction of a rotational movement of the head.
E)  causes the pupil of the eye to constrict when subjected to a bright light.

Question 6

________ is a temporary cerebral disorder accompanied by abnormal movements,unusual sensations,and/or inappropriate behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dyslexia
B)  Apraxia
C)  Aphasia
D)  Parkinson's disease
E)  A seizure

Question 7

The brain requires a substantial blood supply.The vessels that deliver blood to the brain are the

Accepted Answer

A)  external carotid arteries.
B)  facial arteries.
C)  jugular veins.
D)  internal carotid and vertebral arteries.
E)  dural sinuses.

Question 8

The wall between the lateral ventricles is called the ________.

Accepted Answer

septum pullicidum

Question 9

Bell's palsy is caused by inflammation of the facial nerve (VII).What signs and symptoms would you expect in this condition? Is it permanent?

Accepted Answer

Patients suffering from Bell's palsy usu...

Question 10

After suffering a stroke,Mary finds that she cannot move her right arm.This would suggest that the stroke damage is in the area of the ________ lobe.

Accepted Answer

A)  right frontal
B)  left frontal
C)  right temporal
D)  left temporal
E)  occipital

Question 11

Figure 14-2 Cranial Nerves
Use Figure 14-2 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the nerve labeled "3."

Accepted Answer

A)  facial
B)  abducens
C)  trochlear
D)  trigeminal
E)  vagus

Question 12

The respiratory rhythmicity center is located in

Accepted Answer

A)  the pons.
B)  the cerebrum.
C)  the medulla oblongata.
D)  the cerebellum.
E)  the midbrain.

Question 13

A patient develops a clot that blocks the blood supply to the right cerebral hemisphere.What signs and symptoms would you expect as a result of this blockage?

Accepted Answer

Because the right primary motor cortex c...

Question 14

The cerebellar hemispheres are separated by a band of cortex called the

Accepted Answer

A)  flocculonodular lobe.
B)  arbor vitae.
C)  folia.
D)  vermis.
E)  pyramid.

Question 15

Ependymal cells work to

Accepted Answer

A)  surround the capillaries of the choroid plexus.
B)  secrete CSF into the ventricles.
C)  remove waste products from CSF.
D)  adjust the composition of CSF.
E)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 16

________ centers receive information from many association areas and direct extremely complex motor activities such as speech.

Accepted Answer

A)  Frontal
B)  Integrative
C)  Communication
D)  Terminal
E)  Vocal

Question 17

The cranial nerves that innervate the eye muscles are

Accepted Answer

A)  I,II,and III.
B)  III,IV,and VI.
C)  II,III,and IV.
D)  II and VI.
E)  III and V.

Question 18

Difficulty in swallowing may be a sign of damage to which cranial nerve(s) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  vagus
B)  facial
C)  glossopharyngeal
D)  hypoglossal
E)  glossopharyngeal and vagus

Question 19

Terry suffers from dissociation of memories from their emotional content as the result of an automobile accident.What system of the brain is probably damaged?

Accepted Answer

A)  the prefrontal lobe
B)  the general interpretive area
C)  the limbic system
D)  the thalamus
E)  the putamen

Question 20

The dural fold that projects into the longitudinal fissure between cerebral hemispheres is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  dural sinus.
B)  falx cerebri.
C)  tentorium cerebelli.
D)  falx cerebelli.
E)  choroid plexus. B

Exam 14: The Brain and Cranial Nerves

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

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The control of heart rate and blood pressure is based in the

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Within each hemisphere,deep to the floor of the lateral ventricle,you will find the

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The tympanic reflex

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________ is a temporary cerebral disorder accompanied by abnormal movements,unusual sensations,and/or inappropriate behavior.

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The brain requires a substantial blood supply.The vessels that deliver blood to the brain are the

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The wall between the lateral ventricles is called the ________.

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Bell's palsy is caused by inflammation of the facial nerve (VII).What signs and symptoms would you expect in this condition? Is it permanent?

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After suffering a stroke,Mary finds that she cannot move her right arm.This would suggest that the stroke damage is in the area of the ________ lobe.

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The respiratory rhythmicity center is located in

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A patient develops a clot that blocks the blood supply to the right cerebral hemisphere.What signs and symptoms would you expect as a result of this blockage?

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The cerebellar hemispheres are separated by a band of cortex called the

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________ centers receive information from many association areas and direct extremely complex motor activities such as speech.

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