Question 1

The sleep/wake cycle is influenced by the

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A)  basal nuclei.
B)  reticular formation.
C)  vermis.
D)  thalamic nuclei.
E)  cerebellum.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

Cranial nerve function includes

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A)  somatic motor.
B)  sympathetic control.
C)  cognitive skills.
D)  regulation of emotions.
E)  None of these choices are correct.F) C) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

When you lick frosting off a knife with the tip of your tongue and find the frosting has an orange flavor to it,which cranial nerve is being used to determine the taste of the frosting?

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A)  facial
B)  trigeminal
C)  hypoglossal
D)  glossopharyngeal
E)  abducensF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

Ridges of the cerebellar cortex are called

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A)  arbor vitae.
B)  cerebellar peduncles.
C)  the vermis.
D)  folia.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Injury to the thalamus would

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A)  cause us to stop breathing.
B)  affect body temperature regulation.
C)  affect pH regulation.
D)  prevent puberty.
E)  affect sensory projection to the cerebral cortex.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

Henry has a thrombus just beyond where the vertebral arteries join on the base of the pons.Which vessel is affected?

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A)   dural sinuses
B)   basilar artery
C)   cranial artery
D)   None of the choices are correct.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

The cerebral aqueduct connects

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A)  the two lateral ventricles.
B)  the third ventricle to the fourth ventricle.
C)  connects the lateral ventricles to the third ventricle.
D)  connects the fourth ventricle to the subarachnoid space.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Consider the following five terms and determine which does not belong.

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A)  medulla oblongata
B)  pons
C)  cardiac center
D)  pyramids
E)  olivesF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 9

What structures are formed from neural crest cells?

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A)  sensory,autonomic,and enteric neurons
B)  pigmented body cells
C)  adrenal medulla
D)  facial bones
E)  All of the choices form from neural crest cellsF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

The limbic system

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A)  has recently evolved.
B)  is associated with basic survival instincts of nutrition,memory,and reproduction.
C)  controls voluntary movements of the arms and legs.
D)  is a memory area in the midbrain.
E)  includes the brainstem.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

The most superficial meningeal layer is

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A)  the pia mater.
B)  the arachnoid layer.
C)  the dura mater.
D)  the epidural sinus.
E)  the skull.F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 12

Which area of the brain contains areas that initiates REM sleep?

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A)  medulla oblongata
B)  pons
C)  thalamus
D)  midbrain
E)  diencephalonF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following statements concerning the brainstem is true?

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A)  The brainstem consists of the medulla,pons,and cerebellum.
B)  The brainstem is responsible for higher level thinking skills.
C)  Damage to the brainstem is usually fatal.
D)  All twelve cranial nerves enter or exit from the brainstem.
E)  The brainstem is a relay for sensory input.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

The nucleus for the facial nerve (cranial nerve VII) is located in the

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A)  pons.
B)  medulla.
C)  mesencephalon.
D)  cerebrum.
E)  cerebellum.F) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 15

Paralysis on the right side of the face could result from damage to the right _____ nerve.

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A)  vagus
B)  facial
C)  accessory
D)  trigeminal
E)  None of these choices is correct.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

Which of the following is false?

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A)  The thalamus projects sensory information to the cerebral cortex.
B)  The subthalamic nuclei are associated with the basal nuclei.
C)  The thalamus controls many endocrine functions.
D)  The pineal body may play a role in controlling the onset of puberty.
E)  The third ventricle separates the two large portions of the thalamus.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

Damage to which of the following cranial nerves might result in death?

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A)  facial nerve
B)  vagus nerve
C)  trigeminal nerve
D)  glossopharyngeal nerve
E)  optic nerveF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following brain areas serves as the major control center of the autonomic nervous system and endocrine system?

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A)  hypothalamus
B)  midbrain
C)  pons
D)  thalamus
E)  brainstemF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 19

The facial and glossopharyngeal nerves

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A)  innervate the salivary glands.
B)  control movements of the tongue.
C)  are involved in the sense of smell.
D)  control the production of tears.
E)  carry pain from the teeth.F) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 20

The mammillary bodies

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A)  influence breast milk production.
B)  produce reproductive hormones.
C)  are involved in emotional responses to odors.
D)  are found in the thalamus.
E)  influence the onset of puberty.F) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Exam 13: Brain and Cranial Nerves

Ridges of the cerebellar cortex are called

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What structures are formed from neural crest cells?

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Which area of the brain contains areas that initiates REM sleep?

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The limbic system

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The sleep/wake cycle is influenced by the

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Paralysis on the right side of the face could result from damage to the right _____ nerve.

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The cerebral aqueduct connects

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When you lick frosting off a knife with the tip of your tongue and find the frosting has an orange flavor to it,which cranial nerve is being used to determine the taste of the frosting?

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Consider the following five terms and determine which does not belong.

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Which of the following is false?

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Damage to which of the following cranial nerves might result in death?

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The most superficial meningeal layer is

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The nucleus for the facial nerve (cranial nerve VII) is located in the

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The facial and glossopharyngeal nerves

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Which of the following statements concerning the brainstem is true?

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The mammillary bodies

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Which of the following brain areas serves as the major control center of the autonomic nervous system and endocrine system?

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Cranial nerve function includes

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Henry has a thrombus just beyond where the vertebral arteries join on the base of the pons.Which vessel is affected?

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Injury to the thalamus would

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