Question 1

The mesencephalon contains the headquarters of the____________ , a specialized component of the reticular formation that controls alertness and attention.

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

Sensory innervation of the lower teeth and gums is by the__________ nerve.

Accepted Answer

A)   glossopharyngeal
B)   ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal
C)   mandibular branch of the trigeminal
D)   maxillary branch of the trigeminal
E)   hypoglossal

Question 3

Higher- order functions

Accepted Answer

A)   combine both conscious and unconscious information processing.
B)   can be adjusted over time based on experience.
C)   involve complex interactions among areas of the cortex.
D)   all of the above
E)   B and C only

Question 4

The superior border of the temporal lobe is marked by the

Accepted Answer

A)   insula.
B)   lateral sulcus.
C)   central sulcus.
D)   longitudinal fissure.
E)   parieto- occipital sulcus.

Question 5

Figure 13- 1 The Circulation of Cerebrospinal Fluid
Use Figure 13- 1 to answer the following questions:
-The surface of the postcentral gyrus contains the _________cortex.

Accepted Answer

A)   auditory
B)   visual
C)   primary sensory
D)   primary motor
E)   olfactory

Question 6

Which sensations)  does the vestibulocochlear nerve carry?

Accepted Answer

A)   hearing
B)   equilbrium
C)   atmospheric pressure
D)   A and B only
E)   A, B, and C

Question 7

The respiratory rhythmicity center is located in ______

Accepted Answer

A)   the cerebrum.
B)   the pons.
C)   the medulla oblongata.
D)   the cerebellum.
E)   all of the above

Question 8

The________ integrates)  sensory information for projection to the cerebral cortex.

Accepted Answer

A)   pulvinar
B)   medial geniculates
C)   paraventricular nuclei
D)   supraoptic nuclei
E)   lateral geniculates

Question 9

The________ provides the principal link between the nervous and endocrine systems.

Accepted Answer

A)   cerebellum
B)   pons
C)   cerebrum
D)   medulla oblongata
E)   hypothalamus

Question 10

Difficulties in estimating temporal relationships between events may stem from damage to

Accepted Answer

A)   the general interpretive area.
B)   the temporal lobe.
C)   Broca's area.
D)   the prefrontal cortex.
E)   Wernicke's area.

Question 11

Figure 13- 1 The Circulation of Cerebrospinal Fluid
Use Figure 13- 1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "10."

Accepted Answer

A)   corpus callosum
B)   pons
C)   diencephalon
D)   central canal
E)   arbor vitae

Question 12

The cardiovascular reflexes are based in the

Accepted Answer

A)   medulla oblongata.
B)   mesencephalon.
C)   cerebrum.
D)   spinal cord.
E)   cerebellum.

Question 13

The two cerebral hemispheres are separated by the

Accepted Answer

A)   longitudinal fissure.
B)   transverse fissure.
C)   central sulcus.
D)   postcentral sulcus.
E)   parieto- occipital sulcus.

Question 14

Gustatory information reaches the brain by way of

Accepted Answer

A)   cranial nerve X
B)   cranial nerve I
C)   cranial nerve IX
D)   cranial nerve IV
E)   cranial nerve II

Question 15

The_________ receive visual input from the lateral geniculates.

Accepted Answer

A)   inferior colliculi
B)   cerebral peduncles
C)   substantia nigra
D)   superior colliculi
E)   red nuclei

Question 16

The medulla oblongata regulates

Accepted Answer

A)   blood pressure.
B)   food intake.
C)   respiration.
D)   both A and B
E)   both A and C

Question 17

The primary motor cortex is the surface of the

Accepted Answer

A)   precentral gyrus.
B)   postcentral gyrus.
C)   corpus callosum.
D)   arcuate gyrus.
E)   insula.

Question 18

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

Question 19

Which of the cranial nerves is named for the fact that it "wanders," that is, innervates structures throughout the thorax and abdomen?

Accepted Answer

A)   IX
B)   VIII
C)   XI
D)   XII
E)   X

Question 20

Which of the following is a function of the hypothalamus?

Accepted Answer

A)   secretes oxytocin
B)   regulates body temperature
C)   controls autonomic centers
D)   produces ADH
E)   all of the above

Exam 13: The Brain and Cranial Nerves

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Which sensations) does the vestibulocochlear nerve carry?

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The two cerebral hemispheres are separated by the

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Difficulties in estimating temporal relationships between events may stem from damage to

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The respiratory rhythmicity center is located in ______

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The cardiovascular reflexes are based in the

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Sensory innervation of the lower teeth and gums is by the__________ nerve.

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The medulla oblongata regulates

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The superior border of the temporal lobe is marked by the

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The________ provides the principal link between the nervous and endocrine systems.

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Figure 13- 1 The Circulation of Cerebrospinal Fluid Use Figure 13- 1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "10."

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Which of the cranial nerves is named for the fact that it "wanders," that is, innervates structures throughout the thorax and abdomen?

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Which of the following is a function of the hypothalamus?

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Higher- order functions

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