Question 1

Match the lobes, labelled a. through d., to their descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
a.occipital lobes
b.temporal lobes
c.parietal lobes
d.frontal lobes
-located in front of the central sulcus

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Question 2

Match these brain structures, labelled a. through e., with their associated descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
a.cerebellum
b.hypothalamus
c.brain stem
d.basal nuclei
e.cerebral cortex
-plays a role in emotion and behavioural patterns

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Question 3

The ____________________ of the brain maintains upright posture.

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Question 4

Match the lobes, labelled a. through d., to their descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
a.occipital lobes
b.temporal lobes
c.parietal lobes
d.frontal lobes
-initially process sound input

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Question 5

The lobes of the cerebral cortex, basal nuclei, thalamus, and hypothalamus compose the ____________________ system.

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Question 6

The dura mater is the fragile, innermost meningeal layer that closely adheres to the surfaces of the brain and spinal cord.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following statements best describes the arachnoid mater?

Accepted Answer

A) It is the innermost meningeal layer. 
B) It is a delicate, richly vascularized meningeal layer that is cobwebby in appearance. 
C)  It is a tough, inelastic membrane that covers the central nervous system. 
D)  It is involved with the formation of cerebrospinal fluid.

Question 8

The ____________________ system coordinates rapid responses of the body, whereas the ____________________ system is responsible for regulating metabolic functions and activities that require duration rather than speed.

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Question 9

According to definition, there are no nerves in the CNS.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is the cause of neural damage following a cerebrovascular accident?

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A) reduced CO2 and increased glucose delivery to the region of the brain deprived of its blood supply 
B) toxic release of glutamate from damaged brain cells, which overexcites and subsequently destroys surrounding brain cells 
C)  a loss of the blood-brain barrier in the affected area of the brain as a result of rupture or occlusion of a cerebral vessel 
D)  decreased production of ATP in the absence of oxygen

Question 11

Compare and contrast the nervous and endocrine systems.

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Question 12

Which of the following is the most correct sequence of activation of brain areas when one responds in writing to a verbal command?

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A) primary auditory cortex, Wernicke's area, Broca's area, supplementary motor cortex, primary motor cortex 
B) primary auditory cortex, Broca's area, supplementary motor cortex, Wernicke's area, primary motor cortex 
C)  primary auditory cortex, Broca's area, Wernicke's area, supplementary motor cortex, primary motor cortex 
D)  primary visual area, Wernicke's area, Broca's area, supplementary motor cortex, primary motor cortex

Question 13

Match the following structures, labelled a. through c., to their descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
a.grey matter of spinal cord
b.white matter of spinal cord
c.dorsal root ganglion
-location of cell bodies for efferent neurons

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Question 14

Which statement does NOT correctly describe subarachnoid space?

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A) It is the space between the arachnoid layer and the underlying pia mater. 
B) It is filled with CSF. 
C)  Venous blood draining from the brain empties into this space. 
D)  Both brain and spinal cord have subarachnoid space.

Question 15

What is the normal sequence of structures activated for signal transmission and response in the body?

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A) effector, afferent neuron, interneuron, efferent neuron, receptor 
B) effector, efferent neuron, interneuron, afferent neuron, receptor 
C)  receptor, afferent neuron, interneuron, efferent neuron, effector 
D)  receptor, efferent neuron, interneuron, afferent neuron, effector

Question 16

Which of these statements does NOT apply to cerebrospinal fluid?

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A) It is formed by the choroid plexuses and is reabsorbed across the arachnoid villi into the blood within the dural sinuses. 
B) It serves as a shock-absorbing fluid to cushion the brain against jarring movements. 
C)  It comes into direct contact with the neuronal and glial cells. 
D)  It fills the subarachnoid space.

Question 17

Which of the following can activate the arousal system?

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A) sensory activity 
B) afferent sensory input 
C)  basal ganglion 
D)  frontal lobe

Question 18

In which area of the brain is consciousness created?

Accepted Answer

A) cerebellum 
B) cerebral cortex 
C)  frontal lobe 
D)  hypothalamus

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT accomplished by the cerebral cortex?

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A) voluntary initiation of movement 
B) control of breathing, circulation, and digestion 
C)  final sensory perception 
D)  language ability

Question 20

Which glial cells possess phagocytic abilities?

Accepted Answer

A) astrocytes 
B) ependymal cells 
C)  neurons 
D)  microglia

Exam 3: The Plasma Membrane and Membrane Potential

Match the lobes, labelled a. through d., to their descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.occipital lobes b.temporal lobes c.parietal lobes d.frontal lobes -located in front of the central sulcus

Match these brain structures, labelled a. through e., with their associated descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.cerebellum b.hypothalamus c.brain stem d.basal nuclei e.cerebral cortex -plays a role in emotion and behavioural patterns