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The structure outlined in yellow is

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pyramids

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Which fluid is most like CSF?
A) endolymph
B) vitreous humor
C) aqueous humor
D) perilymph

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D) perilymph

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3
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The structure outlined in yellow is

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periaqueductal gray

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4
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The trapezoid body is associated with which of the following?
A) visual pathway
B) cranial nerve reflex arc
C) descending ANS pathway
D) auditory pathway
E) vestibular pathway

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D) auditory pathway

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5
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Umami is a classification within taste that is transmitted by binding what type of chemicals?

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glutamate (MSG)

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Another term used in place of olfactory cortex is _________________?

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enterorhinal cortex

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The corticospinal tract passes through the pyramids and which of the following structures?
A) inferior colliculus
B) middle cerebellar peduncle
C) tectum
D) cerebral peduncles
E) medial lemniscus

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D) cerebral peduncles

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The calcarine sulcus is an important landmark for the ______________

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visual cortex

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9
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Is the solitary nucleus an origin or termination for cranial nerves?

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termination

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Is the DMX an origin or termination for cranial nerves?

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origin

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Is the Edinger-Westphal nucleus an origin or termination for cranial nerves?

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origin

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12
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Is the mesencephalic nucleus an origin or termination for cranial nerves?

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termination

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13
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Is the spinal nucleus an origin or termination for cranial nerves?

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termination

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14
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Is the trochlear nucleus an origin or termination for cranial nerves?

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origin

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15
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To chew, you need to know the position of your jaw, which nucleus receives this info?

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mesencephalic nucleus of V

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16
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This image is a cross-section through which region of the brain?

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pons

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17
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The structure outlined in red is

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thalamus

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18
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The yellow line is over which of the the following __________?
A) sulcus limitans
B) lateral lemniscus
C) trigeminal ganglia
D) axons of CN VII
E) EW nucleus

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D) axons of CN VII

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Which brainstem level would you find the periaquaductal gray and a cerebral aqueduct?

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midbrain

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20
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The structure outlined in yellow is

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substantia nigra

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21
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The structure outlined in yellow is

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fasciculus cuneatus

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22
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The structure outlined in red is

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superior cerebellar peduncle

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23
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CN I is formed by axons of ____________ cells?

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olfactory

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24
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The structure marked is?

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sulcus limitans

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What is shown by the yellow lines?
pyramidal decussation
26
In some of our drawings and circuits we have used the abbreviation DCN, what does this stand for?
dorsal cochlear nucleus
27
The facial nerve (CN VII) uses which nuclei?
-solitary nucleus -spinal trigeminal -superior salivary nucleus -facial motor nucleus
28
Chemicals that are perceived as "bitter" are transmitted via CN ____?
IX
29
The lateral rectus is controlled by the ____________ nucleus
abducens
30
Ganglion cells project to the LGN of the thalamus and also the ________ and ________
tectum, superior colliculus
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Are the cerebral peduncles on the anterior or posterior brainstem?
anterior
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Is the facial colliculus on the anterior or posterior brainstem?
posterior
33
Is the pyramidal decussation on the anterior or posterior brainstem?
anterior
34
Is the superior colliculus on the anterior or posterior brainstem?
posterior
35
Is the sulcus limitans on the anterior or posterior brainstem?
posterior
36
Is the middle cerebellar peduncle on the anterior or posterior brainstem?
posterior
37
Baroreceptors within the aortic arch send viscerosensory info, this reaches the CNS via the ______________?
vagus n.
38
When someone is talking to you, you can tell where they're located (eyes closed) as auditory pathways project to the ____________________
superior olivary nucleus
39
These 2 cranial nerves are involved in the corneal blink reflex. CN ______ as afferent and CN _______ as an efferent branch
V, VII
40
Which of the following best describes a splanchnic nerve? A) axons between the white and gray rami B) axons before the prevertebral ganglia C) axons before the chain ganglia
B) axons before the prevertebral ganglia
41
Ascending sensory fibers from the nucleus gracilis are called the
medial lemniscus
42
Sympathetic chain ganglia are also known as?
paravertebral ganglia
43
Axons from the _________ retina cross within the optic chiasm
nasal
44
The optic radiation is located between the
thalamus and cortex
45
The attenuation reflex is involved in
reducing ossicular conduction
46
The inner plexiform layer of the retina is a synapse between _____________?
bipolar cells and ganglion cells
47
Within the basilar membrane are neurons for hearing called
inner hair cells
48
The vestibular ganglion __________ A) contains the cell bodies of the primary afferents of CN VIII B) contains the cell bodies of the efferents from CN VIII C) contains ANS synapses for the parasympathetic system
A) contains the cell bodies of the primary afferents of CN VIII
49
The branch of the ANS required to establish an erection is the _____________ nervous system
parasympathetic
50
What is the function of semicircular ducts?
rotation
51
What is the function of the vestibule?
gravity
52
What is the function of the cochlear?
sound
53
What is the function of the rods?
night vision
54
What is the function of mitral and tufted cells?
odor discrimination
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What is the function of the superior colliculus?
visual reflexes
56
A cupula and cristae ampullaris is a sensory structure located within the __________________
semicircular ducts
57
A bundle of axons with a supportive or connective role is known as ________?
peduncle
58
An increase in blood pressure would activate _______________ and ______________ the sympathetic nervous system
baroreceptors, inhibit
59
The spinal organ of Corti is located with the
cochlear
60
Referred pain, or pain felt on the body is an example of
viscerosomatic reflex
61
The tectorial membrane is part of which sensory pathway?
auditory
62
Contraction or closure of the internal urethral sphincter is maintained by the _______________ nervous system
sympathetic
63
The nucleus of CN XII forms a "bump" within the 4th ventricle called the ________________?
hypoglossal trigone
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The structure outlined in yellow is
nucleus gracilis

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