Netter's MCQs Chapter 3: Basic Neuroanatomy & Cranial Nerves Flashcards
What is the other name for a collection of nerve cell bodies located in the central nervous system?
a: neuron
b: neuroglia
c: nucleus
d: ganglion
c: nucleus
Which of the following neuroglia are located in the peripheral nervous system?
a: astrocytes
b: schwann cells
c: oligodendrocytes
d: microglia
b: Schwann cells
Which lobe of the brain is concerned with auditory perception, learning and memory?
a: frontal
b: parietal
c: occipital
d: temporal
d: temporal
What is the level of cervical enlargement in the spinal cord?
a: C4 - T1
b: C2 - T3
c: C5 - T1
d: C5 - T2
a: C4 - T1
How many pairs of spinal nerves are present in the peripheral nervous system?
a: 33
b: 32
c: 34
d: 31
d: 31
Efferent refers to which functional column?
a: motor
b: sensory
c: body-related
d: organ-related
a: motor
The oculomotor (III), trochlear (IV), and abducens (VI) all innervate which facial structure?
a: ear
b: eye muscles
c: nose
d: tongue
b: eye muscles
Functional columns that are specific to just cranial nerves are called:
a: special
b: general
c: somatic
d: visceral
a: special
Which branch of the mandibular nerve (V3) enters the mandibular foramen?
a: lingual
b: inferior alveolar
c: medial pterygoid
d: lateral pterygoid
b: inferior alveolar
Nerve cell bodies for the primary fibres of the facial nerve (VII) are located in the:
a: ciliary ganglion
b: geniculate ganglion
c: submandibular ganglion
d: pterygopalatine ganglion
b: geniculate ganglion
Which fibres of the facial nerve (VII) are responsible for carrying taste fibres?
a: SVE
b: SVA
c: GVE
d: GSA
b: SVA
The vestibulocochlear nerve (VIII) passes through which opening?
a: condylar canal
b: jugular foramen
c: superior orbital fissure
d: internal acoustic meatus
d: internal acoustic meatus
Which cranial nerve innervates the sternocleidomastoid muscle?
a: vagus (X)
b: hypoglossal (XII)
c: spinal accessory (XI)
d: glossopharyngeal (IX)
c: spinal accessory (XI)
