The brain and spinal cord develop from ______ arranged in a tubular structure called the neural tube.
- Mesoderm
- Endoderm
- Ectoderm
- Prosencephalon
- Rhombencephalon
C
This gives rise to the midbrain and aqueduct of the midbrain.
- Prosencephalon
- Mesencephalon
- Rhombencephalon
- Pia mater
- Arachnoid mater
B
Which is NOT considered a major part of the brain?
- Brain stem
- Cerebellum
- Cauda equina
- Diencephalon
- Cerebrum
C
This consists of the medulla oblongata, pons and midbrain.
- Brain stem
- Cerebrum
- Cerebellum
- Diencephalon
- Dura mater
A
This consists of the thalamus, hypothalamus and epithalamus.
- Cerebellum
- Brain stem
- Cerebrum
- Diencephalon
- Dura mater
D
Which of the following has two layers?
- Spinal dura mater
- Cranial dura mater
- Spinal arachnoid mater
- Cranial arachnoid mater
- All of the above
B
This separates the two hemispheres of the cerebrum.
- Flax cerebri
- Falx cerebelli
- Tentorium cerebelli
- Tentorium cerebri
- None of the above
A
The adult brain represents only ____ of the total body weight.
- 2%
- 5%
- 10%
- 12%
- 20%
A
This protects the brain by preventing passage of harmful substances and pathogens.
- Dura mater
- Arachnoid mater
- Cerebrospinal fluid
- Blood brain barrier
- All of the above
D
Cerebrospinal fluid carries chemicals from the ______ to neurons.
- Interstitial fluid
- Bile
- Intracellular fluid
- Arachnoid space
- Blood
E
Which is located in each hemisphere of the cerebrum?
- Lateral ventricle
- Septum pellucidum
- Fourth ventricle
- Third ventricle
- Corpus callosum
A
This is a narrow cavity along the midline superior to the hypothalamus and between the right and left halves of the thalamus.
- Lateral ventricle
- Septum pellucidum
- Third ventricle
- Fourth ventricle
- Fifth ventricle
C
Which of the following is a way that cerebral spinal fluid contributes to homeostasis?
- Mechanical protection
- Chemical protection
- Circulation
- Both A and B
- All of the above
E
These are networks of capillaries in the walls of the ventricles.
- Choroid plexuses
- Lateral apertures
- Interventricular foramina
- Median aperture
- Aqueduct of the midbrain
A
These are fingerlike projections that reabsorb CSF.
- Hydrocephalus
- Microcephalus
- Arachnoid villus
- Dura villus
- Lemniscus
C
This is a netlike region of white and gray matter that extends through the brain , maintaining consciousness.
- Pons
- Medulla oblongata
- Midbrain
- Reticular formation
- Decussation of pyramids
D
This structure is responsible for somatic (startle) reflexes in response to loud sounds.
- Spinal cord
- Midbrain
- Pons
- Thalamus
- Cerebellum
B
This structure is responsible for secondary control of respiration.
- Spinal cord
- Mid brain
- Pons
- Thalamus
- Cerebellum
C
Pyramids are
- Gray matter extensions on the medulla
- White matter extensions on the medulla
- Gray matter extensions on the brain stem
- White matter extensions on the brain stem
- Superior to the medial lemniscus
B
Medulla nuclei are
- Masses of gray matter
- Masses of white matter
- Both A and B
- Decussations of the pyramids
- None of the above
A
Where is the inferior olivary nucleus found?
- Pons
- Olive
- Pyramids
- Hypothalamus
- Midbrain
B
Where can you find the medial lemniscus?
- Medulla oblongata
- Pons
- Midbrain
- Both B and C
- All of the above
E
Which nuclei are found in the pons?
- Pontine nuclei
- Apneustic area
- Pneumotaxic area
- All of the above
- None of the above
D
This contains axons of sensory neurons that extend from the medulla oblongata to the thalamus.
- Tectum
- Colliculi
- Substantia nigra
- Pontine nuclei
- None of the above
E
This area contains neurons that release dopamine.
- Substantia nigra
- Olive
- Inferior colliculi
- Cerebral peduncles
- Apneustic area
A
This helps maintain consciousness.
- Reticular activating system
- Pons
- Substantia nigra
- Olive
- Inferior peduncles
A
This portion of the cerebellum contributes to equilibrium and balance.
- Vermis
- Anterior lobe
- Posterior lobe
- Flocculonodular lobe
- Left hemisphere
D
The folia are
- Ridges of white matter
- Found in the vermis only
- Portions of the pyramids
- Ridges of gray matter
- Used in the RAS system only
D
This structure is responsible for somatic (startle) reflexes in reponse to loud sounds.
- Spinal cord
- Midbrain
- Pons
- Thalamus
- Cerebellum
B
This portion of the cerebellum carries sensory information from proprioceptors throughout the body.
- Inferior cerebellar peduncles
- Middle cerebellar peduncles
- Superior cerebellar peduncles
- Anterior lobe
- Posterior lobe
A
This is the major relay station for most sensory impulses that reach the primary somatosensory areas of the cerebral cortex from the brain stem and the spinal cord.
- Thalamus
- Hypothalamus
- Epithalamus
- Pons
- Midbrain
A
Which of the following is not a major nuclei found in the thalamus?
- Anterior nucleus
- Medial nuclei
- Superior nuclei
- Lateral group
- Ventral group
C
Which of the following is NOT controlled by the hypothalamus?
- Hunger
- Thirst
- Blood calcium
- Emotional behavior
- Body temperature
C
Which of the following glands is directly controlled by hormones produced by the hypothalamus?
- Kidney
- Pituitary
- Thymus
- Pancreas
- Pineal
B
Where is the pineal gland found?
- Thalamus
- Cerebellum
- Hypothalamus
- Cerebral cortex
- Epithalalmus
E
Gyri are made because
- The white matter enlarges faster than the gray matter
- The cerebellum grows faster than the cerebrum
- The hypothalamus is larger than the epithalamus
- The gray matter grows faster than the white matter
- The lobes of the cerebellum are not symmetrical
D
Which structure conducts nerve impulses between gyri in different hemispheres of the cerebrum?
- Association tracts
- Corpus callosum
- Projection tracts
- Pyramids
- Sulci
B
Together the leniform and caudate nuclei are known as
- globus pallidus
- putamen
- lentiform nucleus
- corpus striatum
- internal capsule
D
This portion of the limbic system lies between the hippocampus and the parahippocampus gyrus.
- dentate gyrus
- septal nuclei
- limbic lobe
- olfactory bulbs
- fornix
A
Which of the following functional areas of the cerebrum is responsible for sensing body touch and temperature.
- Broca’s area
- Primary visual area
- Common integrative area
- Prefrontal cortex area
- Primary somatosensory area
E
Which of the following functional areas of the cerebrum is responsible for vision.
- Broca’s area
- Primary visual area
- Common integrative area
- Primmary olfactory area
- Primary somatosensory area
B
Which of the following functional areas of the cerebrum is responsible for conscious movements the body.
- Broca’s area
- Primary visual area
- Somatosensory association area
- Primary frontal area
- Primary somatosensory area
D
Which of the following functional areas of the cerebrum is responsible for speech.
- Broca’s area
- Primary gustatory area
- Common integrative area
- Prefrontal cortex area
- Primary somatosensory area
A
Which of the following cranial nerves carries sensory information to the olfactory area?
- cranial nerve I
- cranial nerve V
- cranial nerve VI
- cranial nerve VIII
- cranial nerve X
A
Which nerves move the eyeball?
- cranial nerves II, III and IV
- cranial nerve I, V and X
- cranial nerve III, IX andV
- cranial nerve III, IV and VI
- cranial nerve X, XII and XII
D
Cranial nerve V is also known as the _______________nerve
- trochlear
- oculomotor
- trigeminal
- vagus
- abducens
C
Which cranial nerve is responsible for regulating visceral activity?
- Oculomotor
- Trigeminal
- Spinal accessory
- Facial
- Vagus
E
Which cranial nerve is responsible for facial expression?
- Oculomotor
- Trigeminal
- Spinal accessory
- Facial
- Vagus
D
Which of the following parts of the brain controls the heart rate and blood pressure?
- A
- B
- C
- D
D
Which of the following parts of the brain is the thalamus?
- B
- C
- D
- G
- E
A