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True or False: The 4 basic divisions of the brain are the brainstem, cerebrum, cerebellum, and the medulla oblongata.

True false question.
True
False

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False

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Which component of the brainstem serves as a visual reflex center and is part of the auditory pathway?

Multiple choice question.

Medulla oblongata

Corpus callosum

Midbrain

Pons

A

Midbrain

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Identify the structures that form the diencephalon.

Multiple select question.

Pons

Epithalamus

Medulla oblongata

Hypothalamus

Thalamus

Subthalamus

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Epithalamus

Hypothalamus

Thalamus

Subthalamus

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Identify the structure of the brain that functions as the major sensory relay station.

Multiple choice question.

Thalamus

Medulla oblongata

Cerebellum

Limbic system

Hypothalamus

A

Thalamus

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Which part of the brain controls perception and stores memories?

Multiple choice question.

Cerebrum

Brainstem

Cerebellum

Diencephalon

A

Cerebrum

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Identify the four basic divisions of the brain.

Multiple select question.

Cerebrum

Thalamus

Brainstem

Diencephalon

Cerebellum

Medulla oblongata

A

Cerebrum

Brainstem

Diencephalon

Cerebellum

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The visual reflex center is located in the Blank______.

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midbrain

hypothalamus

diencephalon

cerebellum

A

midbrain

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Which is not a component of the diencephalon?

Multiple choice question.

Hypothalamus

Midbrain

Thalamus

A

Midbrain

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The major sensory relay center of the brain is the

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thalamus

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The part of the brain that controls conscious perception, thought and motor activity is the ______.

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cerebrum

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The four divisions of the brain are brainstem, _______, diencephalon, and _____.

A

cerebellum
cerebrum

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The component of the brainstem that serves as a visual reflex center and is part of the auditory pathway is the _____.

A

midbrain

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The thalamus, subthalamus, epithalamus, and the hypothalamus are parts of the Blank______.

Multiple choice question.

diencephalon

brainstem

cerebrum

medulla oblongata

A

diencephalon

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True or false: The brainstem is responsible for many essential functions, including many reflexes essential for survival.

True false question.
True
False

A

True

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Identify the structure of the brain that functions as the major sensory relay station.

Multiple choice question.

Medulla oblongata

Cerebellum

Thalamus

Hypothalamus

Limbic system

A

Thalamus

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Which part of the brain controls perception and stores memories?

Multiple choice question.

Brainstem

Diencephalon

Cerebrum

Cerebellum

A

Cerebrum

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True or False: The 4 basic divisions of the brain are the brainstem, cerebrum, cerebellum, and the medulla oblongata.

True false question.
True
False

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False

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The visual reflex center is located in the Blank______.

Multiple choice question.

diencephalon

cerebellum

midbrain

hypothalamus

A

midbrain

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The brainstem connects the spinal cord to the Blank______.

Multiple choice question.

cerebrum

cerebellum

diencephalon

A

cerebrum

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The major sensory relay center of the brain is the

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thalamus

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What are the basic functions of the cerebrum?

Multiple select question.

Controls autonomic reflexes

Controls circadian rhythms

Controls thought

Controls conscious motor activity

Controls conscious perception

A

Controls thought

Controls conscious motor activity

Controls conscious perception

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The most inferior part of the brainstem is the Blank______.

Multiple choice question.

pons

medulla oblongata

midbrain

A

medulla oblongata

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The component of the brainstem that serves as a visual reflex center and is part of the auditory pathway is the

A

midbrain

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Which component of the brainstem contains reflex centers for heart rate, breathing, swallowing and vomiting?

Multiple choice question.

Diencephalon

Pons

Midbrain

Medulla oblongata

A

Medulla oblongata

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Which of the following is the function of the brainstem?

Multiple choice question.

It consists primarily of the midbrain region, and its major responsibility is to control eye movement.

It is a critical center for essential survival reflexes, and even small areas of destruction can be fatal.

The brainstem regulates higher brain functions such as memory, speech, and many motor skills.

Large areas of this part of the brain can be damaged without major consequences.

A

It is a critical center for essential survival reflexes, and even small areas of destruction can be fatal.

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The area of brainstem, just superior to the medulla oblongata, that forms a prominent bulge on the anterior aspect of the brainstem is the ____.

A

pons

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The thalamus is a major Blank______ relay center of the brain.

Multiple choice question.

motor

sensory

A

sensory

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Cranial nerves III, IV and V are functionally associated with the Blank______.

Multiple choice question.

medulla oblongata

midbrain

pons

A

midbrain

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What structure or system is formed by the pons, the medulla oblongata and the midbrain?

Multiple choice question.

Brainstem

Diencephalon

Limbic system

A

Brainstem

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The superior colliculi receive input from the Blank______ and the cerebrum.

Multiple choice question.

amygdala

olives of the medulla oblongata

epithalamus

inferior colliculi

A

inferior colliculi

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The component of the brainstem that contains reflex centers for heart rate, breathing, swallowing, and vomiting is the

A

medulla
oblongata

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Hearing is an integral part of the Blank______.

Multiple choice question.

inferior colliculi

cerebral peduncles

tegmentum

A

inferior colliculi

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What is the area of brainstem called that forms a prominent bulge on the anterior aspect of the brainstem?

Multiple choice question.

Cerebellum

Midbrain

Medulla oblongata

Pons

A

Pons

34
Q

Choose the part of the brainstem that is a network of nerve fibers and associated islands of gray matter which acts to filter incoming signals and to arouse the cerebral cortex.

Multiple choice question.

Tectum

Cerebral peduncles

Reticular formation

A

Reticular formation

35
Q

Regulation of rapid eye movement during sleep, and respiration are some of the functions of the Blank______.

Multiple choice question.

medulla oblongata

midbrain

pons

diencephalon

A

pons

36
Q

The superior, middle, and inferior cerebellar ________ connect the cerebellum to the brainstem, allowing communication between the cerebellum and other parts of the CNS.

A

peduncles

37
Q

What structure has functions that include controlling visual and auditory reflex movements of the head, eyes and body, and maintaining muscle tone?

Multiple choice question.

Medulla oblongata

Midbrain

Cerebrum

Thalamus

Hypothalamus

A

Midbrain

38
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The parts of the midbrain that receive sensory input from visual systems and are involved in reflex movements of the head and eyes toward a stimulus (such as a sudden, bright light) are called
_________ colliculi.

A

superior

39
Q

What are the three major regions of the cerebellum?

Multiple select question.

Infundibulum

Substantia nigra

Flocculonodular lobe

Lateral hemispheres

Vermis

A

Flocculonodular lobe

Lateral hemispheres

Vermis

40
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What are the functions of the inferior colliculus?

Multiple select question.

Motor reflexes

Visual reflexes

Signals from the inner ear

Auditory signals

A

Visual reflexes

Signals from the inner ear

Auditory signals

41
Q

The diencephalon is between the brainstem and Blank______.

Multiple choice question.

cerebrum

spinal cord

cerebellum

A

cerebrum

42
Q

A group of loosely packed nuclei within the entire length of the brainstem that is involved in cyclic activities such as sleep-wake cycles is the ________ formation.

A

reticular

43
Q

The part of the brain that is important in maintaining posture and equilibrium and is attached to the brainstem posterior to the pons is the _______.

A

cerebellum

44
Q

True or false: The thalamus constitutes the largest portion of the diencephalon

True false question.
True
False

A

True

45
Q

The cerebellum consists of a flocculonodular lobe, a central __________, , and two large lateral hemispheres.

A

vermis

46
Q

True or False: The portion of the diencephalon, immediately inferior to the thalamus which contains ascending and descending tracts and the subthalamic nuclei is the hypothalamus.

True false question.
True
False

A

False

47
Q

What area of the brain is between the brainstem and cerebrum?

Multiple choice question.

Diencephalon

Pons

Midbrain

Cerebellum

A

Diencephalon

48
Q

Identify the structures that are part of the epithalamus.

Multiple select question.

Pineal gland

Thalamus

Pituitary gland

Habenula

Mammillary bodies

A

Pineal gland

Habenula

49
Q

What is the largest portion of the diencephalon and consists of two clusters of nuclei connected in the midline by an intermediate mass?

Multiple choice question.

Fornix

Thalamus

Mammillary body

Hypothalamus

A

Thalamus

50
Q

The structure of the diencephalon that regulates the secretion of hormones from the pituitary gland is the

A

hypothalamus

51
Q

The small nucleus located immediately beneath the thalamus, contains both ascending and descending tracts and is involved with the basal nuclei in regulating motor function is the Blank______.

Multiple choice question.

subthalamus

epithalamus

hypothalamus

A

subthalamus

52
Q

Identify the functions of the hypothalamus.

Multiple select question.

Relays sensory information

Controls body temperature

Integrates visual input

Regulates sleep-wake cycle

Regulates heart rate

Controls hunger and thirst

Regulates movement of food through the digestive tract

A

Controls body temperature

Regulates sleep-wake cycle

Regulates heart rate

Controls hunger and thirst

Regulates movement of food through the digestive tract

53
Q

The habenula and pineal gland are part of the Blank______.

Multiple choice question.

thalamus

epithalamus

hypothalamus

A

epithalamus

54
Q

The lobe of the cerebrum responsible for motor functions is the
_________ lobe while visual sensations are processed in the
_________ lobe.

A
  1. frontal
  2. occipital
55
Q

The lobe that receives and evaluates most sensory information, except smell, hearing, taste and vision is the Blank______ lobe.

Multiple choice question.

occipital

parietal

frontal

temporal

A

parietal

56
Q

The part of the diencephalon that is directly involved in regulating thirst, hunger and sex drive behaviors is the _____________.

A

hypothalamus

57
Q

Match the lobe of the cerebrum with the correct function.

  1. Frontal lobe
  2. parietal lobe
  3. temporal lobe
  4. occipital lobe
A
  1. Voluntary motor functions, aggression and mood
  2. Evaluates general senses
  3. Evaluates olfactory and auditory sensations
  4. Evaluates visual sensations
58
Q

The anterior and inferior portion of which cerebral lobe are associated with abstract thought and judgement?

Multiple choice question.

Parietal

Temporal

Frontal

Insula

A

Temporal

59
Q

What are the functions of the frontal lobe?

Multiple select question.

Decision making

Evaluation of hearing

Evaluation of vision

Control of heart rate

Voluntary motor function

Evaluation of smell

Mood

A

Decision making

Voluntary motor function

Evaluation of smell

Mood

60
Q

A group of functionally related nuclei beneath the cortex are called
__________ nuclei.

A

basal

61
Q

The lobe of the cerebrum that receives and evaluates general senses (touch, pain, etc.) is the +_________ lobe

A

parietal

62
Q

Basal nuclei are involved in controlling Blank______ functions.

Multiple choice question.

motor

sensory

A

motor

63
Q

The corpus striatum consists of basal nuclei Blank______ the cerebrum.

Multiple choice question.

inside

outside

A

inside

64
Q

The group of structures in the brain involved with emotions and memory is the Blank______.

Multiple choice question.

limbic system

reticular formation

basal nuclei

A

limbic system

65
Q

Indicate the correct order of meninges from superficial at the top to deep at the bottom.

pia mater
dura mater
arachnoid mater

A
  1. Dura mater
  2. Arachnoid mater
  3. pia mater
66
Q

The fluid found in ventricles of the brain is called ________ fluid.

A

cerebrospinal

67
Q

What are the functions of the temporal lobe? Select all that apply.

Multiple select question.

Controls voluntary motor functions

Plays a role in memory and abstract thought

Receives and integrates input for smell

Receives and integrates visual input

Receives and integrates auditory input

A

Plays a role in memory and abstract thought

Receives and integrates input for smell

Receives and integrates auditory input

68
Q

Cerebrospinal fluid is a Blank______ fluid.

Multiple choice question.

clear

red

milky

A

clear

69
Q

Where can cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) be found? Select all that apply.

Multiple select question.

Ventricles of brain

Between neurons

Central canal of spinal cord

Epidural space

Subarachnoid space

A

Ventricles of brain

Central canal of spinal cord

Subarachnoid space

70
Q

What is the function of the blood brain barrier?

Multiple choice question.

Protect the brain from physical damage such as from a severe blow to the head

Regulate passage of materials from the blood into the cerebrospinal fluid and the brain

Regulate the formation and circulation of cerebrospinal fluid

A

Regulate passage of materials from the blood into the cerebrospinal fluid and the brain

71
Q

What are the nuclei of the cerebrum called that form the basal nuclei?

Multiple choice question.

Corpus striatum

Substantia nigra

Hippocampus

A

Corpus striatum

72
Q

Pair the correct function with the cranial nerve.

A
  1. trigeminal —— Transmits cutaneous sensory information from facial region, tongue and eye as well as controls muscles of mastication
  2. Facial nerve —— Controls muscles that promote facial expression, controls secretions of salivary glands and transmits sensory information from the tongue
  3. Glossopharyngeal nerve ——Transmits taste sensation and controls muscles involved in swallowing and secretions of salivary glands
  4. Hypoglossal nerve —— Controls muscles of the tongue and throat
73
Q

The cavities in the brain that store cerebrospinal fluid are the Blank______.

Multiple choice question.

sinuses

ventricles

atria

A

ventricles

74
Q

The vagus nerve is cranial nerve Blank______.

Multiple choice question.

III

X

V

VII

A

X

75
Q

Cerebrospinal fluid is produced by the choroid plexus in Blank______.

Multiple choice question.

the lateral ventricles only

the third and fourth ventricles only

all ventricles

A

all ventricles

76
Q

Which type of glial cells helps to form the blood-brain barrier?

Multiple choice question.

Satellite cells

Astrocytes

Microglia

Schwann cells

A

Astrocytes

77
Q

Correctly pair the cranial nerve with the correct function.

A
  1. Olfactory nerve —— Transmits sense of smell
  2. Optic nerve —— Transmits sense of vision
  3. Vestibulocochlear nerve —— Transmits sense of hearing and balance
  4. Abducens nerve- ——Controls one muscle that moves the eyeball
  5. Oculomotor nerve ——Controls movement of the eyeball, promotes pupil constriction and lens accommodation
  6. Vagus nerve —— Transmits parasympathetic information to the visceral organs of the thoracic and abdominal organs
78
Q

Match the cranial nerve with its corresponding number.

A

VII —— Facial nerve
VIII —— Vestibulocochlear
IX —— Glossopharyngeal
X —— Vagus nerve
XII —— Hypoglossal nerve
XI —— Accessory nerve

79
Q

Where can cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) be found? Select all that apply.

Multiple select question.

Subarachnoid space

Central canal of spinal cord

Ventricles of brain

Between neurons

Epidural space

A

Subarachnoid space

Central canal of spinal cord

Ventricles of brain

80
Q

Match the cranial nerve to its correct function.

A
  1. Accessory nerve —— Controls muscles that move the neck
  2. Glossopharyngeal nerve —— Controls muscles that promote swallowing, promotes secretion of salivary glands and transmits taste sensation.
  3. Trochlear nerve —— Controls movement of one muscle of the eyeball
  4. Hypoglossal nerve —— Controls muscles of both speech and swallowing
81
Q

Correctly pair the cranial nerve with its corresponding number.

A

I ——Olfactory bulb

II —— Optic nerve

III——Oculomotor nerve

IV—— Trochlear nerve

VI—— Abducens nerve

V —— Trigeminal nerve

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