Brain Test Prep

Question 1

The superior cerebellar peduncles connect the cerebellum to the:

Answer 1

Midbrain

Question 2

Including the midbrain, the other major segments of the brainstem are the:

Answer 2

Pons and medulla oblangata

Question 3

Which basal cistern courses around the lateral surface of the midbrain?

Answer 3

ambient cistern

Question 4

The primary visual cortex is located in the _____ lobe.

Answer 4

Occipital

Question 5

The insula is considered part of the:

Answer 5

Cerebral cortex

Question 6

The layer of meninges closely adhering to the brain tissue is the:

Answer 6

Pia mater

Question 7

As the transverse sinuses pass through the tentorium cerebelli, they become which sinus?

Answer 7

Sigmoid

Question 8

The passage of cerebrospinal fluid between the third and lateral ventricles is accomplished via the:

Answer 8

Interventricular foramen

Question 9

The cerebral hemispheres contain neural tissue arranged in numerous folds called:

Answer 9

Gyri