Question 1

Lipid-soluble compounds are incapable of penetrating the blood-brain barrier.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The partition between the lateral ventricles is the

Accepted Answer

A)   central canal.
B)   interventricular foramen.
C)   mesencephalic aqueduct.
D)   ventricular canal.
E)   septum pellucidum.F) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 3

The portion of the adult brain that includes the medulla oblongata is derived from which secondary brain vesicle?

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A)   Telencephalon
B)   Diencephalon
C)   Myelencephalon
D)   Metencephalon
E)   MesencephalonF) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 4

Arrange the five secondary vesicles in the correct anterior to posterior order.
A: Diencephalon
B: Myelencephalon
C: Telencephalon
D: Metencephalon
E: Mesencephalon

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A)   b, a, c, d, e
B)   a, b, c, d, e
C)   b, c, a, e, d
D)   c, d, e, a, b
E)   c, a, e, d, bF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 5

Gray matter derives its color from the myelinated axons that compose it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which nucleus is part of the lentiform nucleus that controls muscular movement at the subconscious level?

Accepted Answer

A)   Amygdaloid body
B)   Caudate nucleus
C)   Putamen
D)   Dentate nucleus
E)   ClaustrumF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Functions of the hypothalamus include regulation of body temperature and water intake.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The medulla oblongata contains the

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A)   pyramids.
B)   tectal plate.
C)   cerebral peduncles.
D)   superior olivary nuclei.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

The largest of the four dural septa, this large, sickle-shaped vertical fold of dura mater separates the left and right cerebral hemispheres.

Accepted Answer

A)   Diaphragma sellae
B)   Falx cerebelli
C)   Tentorium cerebelli
D)   Superior sagittal sinus
E)   Falx cerebriF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

The prefrontal cortex changes very little after age 10. Therefore, in its structure and maturity this brain region in a teenager is similar to that of an adult.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The ________ hemisphere is known for its involvement in categorization, symbolization, and analytical reasoning.

Accepted Answer

A)   left
B)   rightC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 12

Cerebrospinal fluid is formed by the

Accepted Answer

A)   choroid plexus.
B)   arachnoid villi.
C)   arachnoid granulation.
D)   septum pellucidum.
E)   mesencephalic aqueduct.F) All of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 13

Damage to which lobe of the brain (that normally plans appropriate behavior)  has been most frequently associated with personality abnormalities?

Accepted Answer

A)   Frontal
B)   Parietal
C)   Occipital
D)   Temporal
E)   InsulaF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

This portion of the brain secretes the hormone melatonin, which helps to regulate the body's circadian rhythm.

Accepted Answer

A)   Habenular nucleus
B)   Anterior nucleus
C)   Pineal gland
D)   Mammillary body
E)   Paraventricular nucleusF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

Neural tissue develops in the embryo from a portion of the

Accepted Answer

A)   ectoderm.
B)   endoderm.
C)   mesoderm.D) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

Question 16

The opening of the neural tube that is closest to the future head is the

Accepted Answer

A)   anterior neural fold.
B)   cranial neuropore.
C)   rostral neural groove.
D)   caudal neural canal.
E)   neural crest aperture.F) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 17

Commissural tracts

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A)   extend between the right and left cerebral hemispheres.
B)   connect a region of one lobe with another lobe in the same hemisphere.
C)   connect different regions within a lobe.
D)   connect different regions of the cerebral cortex within the same hemisphere.
E)   link the cerebral cortex to the caudal brain regions and the spinal cord.F) D) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 18

The brain ventricles are continuous with one another and with the central canal of the spinal cord.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Interpretation of emotion is governed by the ________, and expression of emotion is governed by the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   hippocampus; hypothalamus
B)   hypothalamus; hippocampus
C)   limbic system; prefrontal cortex
D)   prefrontal cortex; amygdala
E)   endocrine system; association cortexF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 20

One function of the reticular formation is to assist in the regulation of respiration and blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 13: Nervous System: Brain and Cranial Nerves

Commissural tracts

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Interpretation of emotion is governed by the ________, and expression of emotion is governed by the ________.

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This portion of the brain secretes the hormone melatonin, which helps to regulate the body's circadian rhythm.

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The portion of the adult brain that includes the medulla oblongata is derived from which secondary brain vesicle?

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Functions of the hypothalamus include regulation of body temperature and water intake.

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Damage to which lobe of the brain (that normally plans appropriate behavior) has been most frequently associated with personality abnormalities?

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The medulla oblongata contains the

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Which nucleus is part of the lentiform nucleus that controls muscular movement at the subconscious level?

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Arrange the five secondary vesicles in the correct anterior to posterior order. A: Diencephalon B: Myelencephalon C: Telencephalon D: Metencephalon E: Mesencephalon

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Neural tissue develops in the embryo from a portion of the

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Gray matter derives its color from the myelinated axons that compose it.

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Cerebrospinal fluid is formed by the

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The partition between the lateral ventricles is the

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The largest of the four dural septa, this large, sickle-shaped vertical fold of dura mater separates the left and right cerebral hemispheres.

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The opening of the neural tube that is closest to the future head is the

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One function of the reticular formation is to assist in the regulation of respiration and blood pressure.

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The prefrontal cortex changes very little after age 10. Therefore, in its structure and maturity this brain region in a teenager is similar to that of an adult.

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The brain ventricles are continuous with one another and with the central canal of the spinal cord.

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The ________ hemisphere is known for its involvement in categorization, symbolization, and analytical reasoning.

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Lipid-soluble compounds are incapable of penetrating the blood-brain barrier.

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