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1
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Innervates the Superior Oblique Muscle of the eye?

a. CN 12 / Hypoglossal Nerve
b. CN 7 / Facial Nerve
c. CN 4 / Trochlear Nerve
d. CN 6 / Abducens Nerve

A

C. CN 4 / Trochlear Nerve

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Which of the following DOES NOT CONTAIN a choroid plexus (location where CSF is produced)

a. Third Ventricle
b. Sylvian Aqueduct
c. Fourth Ventricle
d. Lateral Ventricle

A

b. Sylvian Aqueduct

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Innervates the muscles for swallowing

a. CN 7
b. CN 4
c. CN 9
d. CN 2

A

c. CN 9

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Cerebellar Peduncles: Analogy

 A. Superior Peduncle: Midbrain
 B. Middle Peduncle: Pons
 C. Inferior Peduncle: Medulla

a. A, B and C are all true
b. A is true, B and C are false
c. C is true, A and B is false
d. B is true, A and C are false
e. A, B and C are all false

A

a. A, B and C are all true

Analogy Pattern:
Peduncle : Attachment

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A neurotransmitter responsible for arousal, dreaming and regulating mood

a. Acetylcholine
b. Dopamine
c. Serotonin
d. Norepinephrine

A

d. Norepinephrine

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Which of the ff. meningeal covering is part pachymeninx?

a. Dura Mater
b. Pia Mater
c. Arachnoid Mater
d. All of the above

A

a. Dura Mater

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Which part of the diencephalon controls and integrates activities of the autonomic nervous system?

a. Thalamus
b. Hypothalamus
c. Epithalamus
d. Pineal Gland

A

b. Hypothalamus

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Which of the following is not part of the diencephalon?

a. Hypothalamus
b. Epithalamus
c. Thalamus
d. Limbic Lobe

A

d. Limbic Lobe

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Cranial nerve that influences the slowing down of heart rate

a. CN 10
b. CN 3
c. CN 8
d. CN 11

A

a. CN 10

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Analogy:

There are 12 pairs of Cranial Nerves and 21 pairs of Spinal Nerves

a. Both statements are TRUE.
b. Statement one is FALSE while statement two is TRUE.
c. Statement one is TRUE while statement two is FALSE
d. Both statements are FALSE.

A

c. Statement one is TRUE while statement two is FALSE

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Analogy:

The right hemisphere of the brain controls the left side of the body while the left hemisphere of the body controls the right side of the body

a. Both statements are TRUE
b. Statement one is TRUE while statement two is FALSE
c. Statement one is FALSE while statement two is TRUE
d. Both statements are FALSE

A

a. Both statements are TRUE

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Neuroglia that produces myelin shearh in PNS

a. Oligodendrocytes
b. Nucleus
c. Schwann Cells
d. Ganglion

A

c. Schwann Cells

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12
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Which is NOT a function of the LEFT HEMISPHERE?

a. Written Language
b. Reasoning
c. Pattern Recognition
d. Scientific and Numeric Skills

A

c. Pattern Recognition

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Part of spinal cord that sends MOTOR IMPULSE

a. Dorsal Horn
b. Ventral Horn
c. Dorsal Column
d. Anterior Column

A

b. Ventral Horn

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Separates the frontal and parietal lobes.

a. Longitudinal Fissure
b. Precentral Gyrus
c. Central Sulcus of Rolando
d. Lateral Sylvian Fissure

A

C. Central Sulcus of Rolando

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16
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Integration center for Sight?

a. Temporal Lobe
b. Occipital Lobe
c. Parietal Lobe
d. Frontal Lobe

A

B. Occipital Lobe

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In SALATORY CONDUCTION, the nerve impulse leaps from one ____ to the next along a myelinated axon

a. Schwann Cell
b. Axon Hillock
c. Nodes of Ranvier
d. Neurofibril

A

c. Nodes of Ranvier

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18
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Function of the neurotransmitter: DOPAMINE

a. Excitory Effects
b. Regulates Mood
c. Sensory Perception
d. Emotional Responses

A

d. Emotional Responses

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19
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Which part of corpora quadrigemin is responsible for hearing reflexes?

a. Superior Colicullus
b. Inferior Colicullus

A

b. Inferior Coliculus

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20
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Which STRUCTURE of the Central Nervous System separates the left and right hemisphere?

a. Fornix
b. Septum Pellucidum
c. Logitudinal Fissure
d. Corpus Callosum

A

d. Corpus Callosum

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21
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Analogy: Spinal Cord

  Gray Mater : Inside 
   White Mater : Outside

True or False?

A

True

22
Q

This cranial nerve innervates every muscle of the eye except for the lateral rectus and superior oblique

a. CN 2 / Optic Nerve
b. CN 6 / Abducens Nerve
c. CN 3 / Oculomotor Nerve
d. CN 5 / Trigeminal Nerve

A

c. CN 3 / Oculomotor Nerve

23
Q

What is the resting membrane potential of the “action-potential” in the nervous system?

a. +70mV
b. -30mV
c. -70mV
d. +30mV

A

c. -70 mV

23
Q

Where two neurons, or a neuron and effector can communicate

a. Neurotransmitter
b. Synapse
c. Dendrite
d. Nucleus

A

b. Synapse

24
Q

This cranial nerve supplies 2/3 anterior of the tongue.

a. CN 2 / Optic Nerve
b. CN 11 / Accesory Nerve
c. CN 8 / Vestibulocochlear Nerve
d. CN 7 / Facial Nerve

A

d. CN 7 / Facial Nerve

25
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Separates the brain into left and right hemispheres?

a. Longitudinal Fissure
b. Lateral Sylvian Fissure
c. Parieto-Occipital Fissure
d. Pre-Central Gyrus

A

a. Longitudinal Fissure

26
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Which of the following is the main receiving or input region?

a. Axon
b. Myelin Sheath
c. Cell Body
d. Dendrites

A

d. Dendrites

28
Q

This cranial nerve is responsible for our SENSE OF SIGHT

a. CN 3
b. CN 12
c. CN 2
d. CN 5

A

c. CN 2

29
Q

Space in where the CSF flows?

a. Epidural Space
b. Arachnoid Space
c. Subdural Space
d. Meninges

A

b. Arachnoid Space

29
Q

It depolarizes the membrane of the post-synaptic neuron

a. Excitatory Neurotransmitter
b. Inhibitory Nurotransmitter
c. Glutamine
d. Acetylcholine

A

a. Excitatory Neurotransmitter

31
Q

Whoch of the lobes of the cerebellum is responsible for COORDINATION?

a. Lateral Lobe
b. Anterior Lobe
c. Posterior Lobe
d. Flocculonodular Lobe

A

c. Posterior Lobe

32
Q

All of the following eye muscles are innervated by CN 3 or the Oculomotor Nerve EXCEPT:

a. Medial Rectus
b. Inferior Oblique
c. Lateral Rectus
d. Superior Rectus

A

c. Lateral Rectus

34
Q

Neurogila that is located in the CNS?

a. Myelin Sheath
b. Oligodendrocytes
c. Schwann Cells
d. Ganglion

A

b. Oligodendrocytes

34
Q

This cranial nerve’s sensory function is to supply the GENERAL SENSATION OF TONGUE

a. CN 5 / Trigeminal Nerve
b. CN 7 / Facial Nerve
c. CN 9 / Glossopharyngeal Nerve
d. CN 6 / Abducens Nerve

A

a. CN 5 / Trigeminal Nerve

35
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What is the function of the dorsal column in the spinal cord?

a. proprioception sensory input
b. sensory input on tactile sensations
c. sends sensory impulse
d. sends motor impulse

A

a. proprioception sensory input

35
Q

The ____ part of the spinal cord controls the SYMPATHETIC Nervous System.

a. Lateral Column
b. Dorsal Horn
c. Dorsal Column
d. Lateral Horn

A

d. Lateral Horn

36
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Covering of spinal nerve that is located AROUND THE NERVE

a. Perineurium
b. Endoneurium
c. Epineurium
d. Fascicle

A

c. Epineurium

37
Q

Structure that PROTECTS the spinal cord

a. Gray Mater
b. Meninges
c. Vertebral Column
d. Spinal Nerve Root

A

c. Vertebral column

39
Q

Function of the Vestibulocochlear Nerve?

a. Sensory
b. Motor
c. Mixed
d. None of the above

A

a. Sensory

39
Q

Part of the brain stem that relays motor areas of the cerebrum to the cerebellum?

a. Midbrain
b. Medulla Oblongata
c. Pons
d. None of the above

A

c. Pons

41
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Conducts nerve impulses toward another neuron

a. Dendrite
b. Myelin Sheath
c. Axon
d. Ganglion

A

c. Axon

42
Q

Which part of the corpora quadrigemina is responsible for visual reflex?

a. Inferior Colliculus
b. Superior Colliculus

A

b. Superior Colicullus

42
Q

Largest region of the brain?

a. Cerebellum
b. Cerebrum
c. Medulla Oblongata
d. Midbrain

A

b. Cerebrum

44
Q

Monitors sensory changes and controls operations in Gastrointestinal Tract

a. Somatic Nervous System
b. Peripheral Nervous System
c. Enteric Nervous System
d. Autonomic Nervous System

A

c. Enteric Nervous System

45
Q

Which of the following is A PART of the TELENCEPHALON?

a. Midbrain
b. Pons
c. Pituitary Gland
d. None of the above

A

d. None of the above

46
Q

Which muscle is innervated by the Accessory Nerve (CN 11)?

a. Deltoid
b. Sternum
c. Latissimus Dorsi
d. Trapezius

A

d. Trapezius

47
Q

Integration center for Motor Movement

a. Frontal Lobe
b. Temporal Lobe
c. Occipital Lobe
d. Parietal

A

a. Frontal Lobe

47
Q

Analogy: Cranial Nerves

 A. CN 5 : Motor Function
 B. CN 9: Mixed Function 
 C. CN 1: Sensory Function 
 D. CN 12: Motor Function

a. ALL statements are true
b. Only A, B and C are true
c. Only C and D are true
d. Only A and C are true

A

c. Only C and D are true

48
Q

The cranial nerve that is responsible for SENSE OF SMELL

a. CN 9 / Glossopharyngeal Nerve
b. CN 10 / Vagus Nerve
c. CN 4 / Trochlear Nerve
d. CN 1 / Olfactory Nerve

A

d. CN 1 / Olfactory Nerve

50
Q

Covering of spinal nerve AROUND THE AXON

a. Perineurium
b. Endoneurium
c. Ganglion
d. Epineurium

A

b. Endoneurium

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