Question 1

The hypothalamus, in addition to the cerebral cortex, is in control of emotional responses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Long-term storage of memories involves the ________ of the limbic system.

Accepted Answer

hippocampal formation (hippocampus)

Question 3

The visual association area of the cerebral cortex is located in the

Accepted Answer

A)  frontal lobe. 
B)  insula. 
C)  parietal lobe. 
D)  occipital lobe. 
A)  frontal lobe. 
B)  insula. 
C)  parietal lobe. 
D)  occipital lobe. D

Question 4

Briefly describe the three types of cerebral white matter and their functions.

Accepted Answer

Commissures connect corresponding gray a

Question 5

Describe the difference between the primary sensory areas of the cerebrum and their corresponding association areas.

Accepted Answer

The primary sensory regions of the cereb

Question 6

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions.
-Which letter indicates the meningeal layer of the dura mater?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a function of nuclei within the reticular formation?

Accepted Answer

A)  adjust respiratory and cardiovascular functions 
B)  consolidate and store memories 
C)  coordinate cranial nerve reflexes 
D)  maintain consciousness and alertness 
A)  adjust respiratory and cardiovascular functions 
B)  consolidate and store memories 
C)  coordinate cranial nerve reflexes 
D)  maintain consciousness and alertness

Question 8

The diencephalon develops into the thalamus, the epithalamus, and what other structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothalamus 
B)  cerebrum 
C)  cerebellum 
D)  pons 
A)  hypothalamus 
B)  cerebrum 
C)  cerebellum 
D)  pons

Question 9

The limbic system has neural ties to the autonomic nervous system, the hypothalamus, and the reticular formation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A lesion to the inferior olivary nucleus in the medulla would interfere with the function of which other structure(s)?

Accepted Answer

A)  spinal motor neurons 
B)  the limbic system 
C)  the reticular formation 
D)  the cerebellum 
A)  spinal motor neurons 
B)  the limbic system 
C)  the reticular formation 
D)  the cerebellum

Question 11

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions.
-Which letter indicates the falx cerebri?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E

Question 12

The vasomotor center of the medulla regulates blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The fluid-filled ventricles within the cerebrum are similar in function to the ________ of the spinal cord.

Accepted Answer

A)  subarachnoid space 
B)  central canal 
C)  pia mater 
D)  dura mater 
A)  subarachnoid space 
B)  central canal 
C)  pia mater 
D)  dura mater

Question 14

All of the following can lead to hydrocephalus except

Accepted Answer

A)  meningitis that scars the arachnoid mater. 
B)  an overactive choroid plexus. 
C)  blockage of the cerebral aqueduct by a small brain tumor. 
D)  Alzheimer's disease. 
A)  meningitis that scars the arachnoid mater. 
B)  an overactive choroid plexus. 
C)  blockage of the cerebral aqueduct by a small brain tumor. 
D)  Alzheimer's disease.

Question 15

The telencephalon develops into what adult brain structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothalamus 
B)  cerebrum 
C)  cerebellum 
D)  thalamus 
A)  hypothalamus 
B)  cerebrum 
C)  cerebellum 
D)  thalamus

Question 16

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions.
-Which letter indicates the primary visual cortex, which receives information from neurons in the retina of the eye?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E

Question 17

This is a term for neural pathways crossing from one side of the CNS to the other.

Accepted Answer

The answer of This is a term for neural pathways...

Question 18

A "motor homunculus" can be visualized as an overlay on the precentral gyrus. The reason the facial region of this homunculus covers such a large surface area is that

Accepted Answer

A)  our ears are large for hearing. 
B)  our eyes are large for seeing. 
C)  we have very expressive faces. 
D)  we have very sensitive lips. 
A)  our ears are large for hearing. 
B)  our eyes are large for seeing. 
C)  we have very expressive faces. 
D)  we have very sensitive lips.

Question 19

The brain stem consists of the

Accepted Answer

A)  cerebrum, pons, midbrain, and medulla. 
B)  midbrain, medulla, and pons. 
C)  pons, medulla, cerebellum, and midbrain. 
D)  midbrain only. 
A)  cerebrum, pons, midbrain, and medulla. 
B)  midbrain, medulla, and pons. 
C)  pons, medulla, cerebellum, and midbrain. 
D)  midbrain only.

Question 20

The white matter on both sides of the spinal cord is divided into three white columns, also known as ________.

Accepted Answer

funiculi (

Exam 13: The Central Nervous System

The hypothalamus, in addition to the cerebral cortex, is in control of emotional responses.

Long-term storage of memories involves the ________ of the limbic system.

The visual association area of the cerebral cortex is located in the

Briefly describe the three types of cerebral white matter and their functions.

Describe the difference between the primary sensory areas of the cerebrum and their corresponding association areas.

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Which letter indicates the meningeal layer of the dura mater?

Which of the following is NOT a function of nuclei within the reticular formation?

The diencephalon develops into the thalamus, the epithalamus, and what other structure?

The limbic system has neural ties to the autonomic nervous system, the hypothalamus, and the reticular formation.

A lesion to the inferior olivary nucleus in the medulla would interfere with the function of which other structure(s)?

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Which letter indicates the falx cerebri?

The vasomotor center of the medulla regulates blood pressure.

The fluid-filled ventricles within the cerebrum are similar in function to the ________ of the spinal cord.

All of the following can lead to hydrocephalus except

The telencephalon develops into what adult brain structure?

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Which letter indicates the primary visual cortex, which receives information from neurons in the retina of the eye?

This is a term for neural pathways crossing from one side of the CNS to the other.

A "motor homunculus" can be visualized as an overlay on the precentral gyrus. The reason the facial region of this homunculus covers such a large surface area is that

The brain stem consists of the

The white matter on both sides of the spinal cord is divided into three white columns, also known as ________.

The Human Body: an Orientation

Cells: the Living Units

Basic Embryology

Tissues

The Integumentary System

Bones and Skeletal Tissues

Bones, Part 1: the Axial Skeleton

Bones, Part 2: the Appendicular Skeleton

Joints

Skeletal Muscle Tissue

Muscles of the Body

Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue

The Peripheral Nervous System

The Autonomic Nervous System and Visceral Sensory Neurons

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Heart

Blood Vessels

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive System

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