Unit 5

Question 1

The 2 pairs of medullary nuclei, two on the left and two on the right, that receive ipsilateral input from the nerves

Answer 1

Cochlear Nuclei

Question 2

The 2 pairs of medullary nuclei, 2 on the left and 2 on the right, that receive bilateral auditory signals from the cochlear nuclei

Answer 2

Superior Olivary Nuclei

Question 3

The 2 nuclei of the tectum, one left and one right, that receive auditory input via the lateral lemnisci

Answer 3

Inferior Colliculi

Question 4

The 2 auditory relay nuclei of the thalamus, one left and one right,their projections terminate in the ipsilateral primary auditory cortex

Answer 4

Medial Geniculate Nuclei

Question 5

The ipsilateral projections from the medial geniculate nuclei to the primary auditory cortex

Answer 5

Auditory Radiations

Question 6

The areas of the cerebral cortex, one left and one right, that receive most of their input from the MGN of the thalamus; most of ( ) is located in Herschl’s gyrus

Answer 6

Primary Auditory Cortex

Question 7

A superior temporal lobe gyrus that is located in the lateral fissure of each hemisphere; it is the location of most of the primary auditory cortex

Answer 7

Herschl’s Gyrus

Question 8

The areas of auditory cortex in each hemisphere that receive most of their input from primary auditory cortex; they are located in the superior temporal lobes

Answer 8

Secondary Auditory Cortex