Chap 14 Quiz For Exam #4

Question 1

The shallow depressions between folds on the surface of the brain are called

Answer 1

sulci

Question 2

The area of the brain that process vision information is the

Answer 2

occipital lobe

Question 3

This portion of the brain secretes the hormone melatonin, which helps to regulate the body’s circadian rhythm.

Answer 3

Pineal gland

Question 4

The brain region that “manage” the endocrine system is the

Answer 4

hypothalamus

Question 5

The meninx composed of a thin layer of areolar connective tissue that adheres to the brain surface is the

Answer 5

pia mater

Question 6

Which is not a function of cerebrospinal fluid?

Answer 6

CSF does not help to promote mitosis within neuronal tissue

Question 7

Damage to which lobe of the brain (that normally plans appropriate behavior) has been most frequently associated with personality abnormalities?

Answer 7

Frontal

Question 8

The cranial nerve that innervates smooth muscle and glands of the heart, lungs, larynx, trachea and most abdominal organs is the ________ nerve.

Answer 8

vagus

Question 9

This cranial nerve is a mixed nerve that receives somatic sensation from the face and controls muscles that regulates mastication. The name of this nerve is

Answer 9

trigeminal

Question 10

A patient was having problems moving his tongue. The doctor decided to run tests to verify the integrity of one of the following cranial nerves. Which one of the cranial nerves below would be a good candidate for that?

Answer 10

hypoglossal

Question 11

The cardiac and vasomotor centers are located in the

Answer 11

medulla oblongata

Question 12

The area that connects the cerebrum, the diencephalon and the cerebellum to the spinal cord is called

Answer 12

Brainstem

Question 13

What region of the diencephalon coordinates homeostasis?

Answer 13

hypothalamus

Question 14

What blood vessel enters the cranium to supply the brain with fresh, oxygenated blood?

Answer 14

internal carotid artery

Question 15

Which portion of the ventricular system is found within the diencephalon?

Answer 15

third ventricle

Question 16

What is the name for a bundle of axons within a nerve?

Answer 16

fascicle

Question 17

The precentral gyrus is the ______________________________.

Answer 17

location of the primary motor cortex

Question 18

The trapezius is controlled by ______________ nerve.

Answer 18

accessory

Question 19

Losing the ability to raise eyelids suggests damage of ___________________ cranial nerve.

Answer 19

III

Question 20

Damage in the ___________ could cause the patient to lose the ability to regulate the water and electrolyte balance.

Answer 20

hypothalamus