CBNS106 Practicum

Question 1

Medulla

Answer 1

regulates viral autonomic functions like heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing

Question 2

Pons

Answer 2

relays the information between the cerebrum and cerebellum
- regulates sleep

Question 3

Midbrain

Answer 3

Regulates alertness and controls reflexes associated with the senses

Question 4

Superior Colliculus

Answer 4

visual processing and control of eye movements

Question 5

Inferior colliculus

Answer 5

auditory processing

Question 6

Hypothalamus

Answer 6

maintains homeostasis and controls endocrine system

Question 7

Meninges

Answer 7

protect the CNS and contain cerebrospinal fluid

Question 8

Dura Mater

Answer 8

tough, outermost layer that provides a durable protective shield

Question 9

Arachnoid Mater

Answer 9

Middle layer that cushions the CNS

Question 10

Pia Mater

Answer 10

Delicate innermost layer that adheres to the surface of the brain and spinal cord, providing nutrients and support

Question 11

Cerebrospinal Fluid

Answer 11

cushions the brain and spinal cord and delivers nutrients

Question 12

Cerebellum

Answer 12

responsible for coordinating voluntary movements

Question 13

Cerebellar Vermis

Answer 13

coordinating movements related to posture and balance

Question 14

Cerebellar Hemisphere

Answer 14

fine-tuning motor movements, motor learning and coordination

Question 15

Frontal Lobe

Answer 15

cognitive functions like problem solving and planning and personality/social behavior

Question 16

Parietal Lobe

Answer 16

processing sensory information from the body

Question 17

Temporal Lobe

Answer 17

processing auditory information like speech and language comprehension
- memory formation

Question 18

Occipital Lobe

Answer 18

processing visual information received from the eyes

Question 19

Pyriform Lobe

Answer 19

processing smell received from the nose

Question 20

Olfactory Nerve
Type?

Answer 20

1st Sensory
- smell

Question 21

Optic Nerve
Type?

Answer 21

2nd Sensory
- sight

Question 22

Oculomotor Nerve
Type?

Answer 22

3rd Motor
- Pupil constriction (eye movement)

Question 23

Trochlear
Type?

Answer 23

4th Motor
- allows eye to move downward and toward the nose

Question 24

Trigeminal Nerve
Type?

Answer 24

5th Mixed
- facial sensation and motor control of the jaw muscles

Question 25

Abducens Nerve Type?

Answer 25

6th Motor - outward eye movement

Question 26

Facial Nerve Type?

Answer 26

7th Mixed - facial movement and taste

Question 27

Vestibulocochlear Nerve Type?

Answer 27

8th Sensory - Maintains hearing and balance

Question 28

Glossopharyngeal Nerve Type?

Answer 28

9th Mixed - taste, swallowing, and autonomic control of the cardiovascular system

Question 29

Vagus Nerve Type?

Answer 29

10th Mixed - fight or flight control over heart, lungs, and GI tract

Question 30

Spinal Accessory Type?

Answer 30

11th Motor - movements of the head, neck and shoulders

Question 31

Hypoglossal Nerve Type?

Answer 31

12th Motor - motor functions of the tongue

Question 32

Thalamus

Answer 32

relays sensory information to the cerebral cortex

Question 33

Brain Ventricles

Answer 33

circulates cerebrospinal fluid, cushioning the brain and spinal cord

Question 34

Cerebral Aqueduct

Answer 34

allows the flow of CSF between the 3rd and 4th ventricles

Question 35

Choroid Plexus

Answer 35

produces CSF

Question 36

Septum Pellucidum

Answer 36

separates the 2 lateral ventricles

Question 37

Corpus Callosum

Answer 37

connects the left and right cerebral hemispheres

Question 38

Pineal Body

Answer 38

secretes melatonin

Question 39

Caudate Nucleus

Answer 39

motor control, learning, memory, and emotion regulation

Question 40

Hippocampus

Answer 40

memory formation and spatial navigation