A & P 13

Lobes of the brain are named for the bones superficial to them and are part of the:

The shallow depressions between folds on the surface of the brain are called:

In human brain anatomy, the term ______ is synonymous with anterior.

Arrange the primary brain vesicles in the correct anterior to posterior order. a: Rhombencephalon b: Mesencephalon c: Prosencephalon

Neural tissue develops in the embryo from a portion of the:

The primary vesicle from which the metencephalon arises is the:

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

Arrange the five secondary vesicles in the correct anterior to posterior order. a: Diencephalon b: Myelencephalon c: Telencephalon d: Metencephalon e: Mesencephalon

Which secondary brain vesicle forms the portion of the adult brain that includes the epithalamus, thalamus, and hypothalamus?

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

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

The portion of the adult brain that includes the cerebral peduncles, superior colliculi, and inferior colliculi is derived from which secondary brain vesicle?

Clusters of gray matter that contain neuron cell bodies and lie within masses of white matter are the:

The cerebral cortex consists of ______ matter.

What is the correct order for the cranial meninges, from superficial to deep? a: Dura mater b: Pia mater c: Arachnoid mater

Which of the cranial meninges consists of dense irregular connective tissue in two layers (the periosteal layer and the meningeal layer)?

Dural venous sinuses are areas where:

The meninx composed of a delicate web of collagen and elastic fibers is the:

The meninx composed of a thin layer of delicate areolar connective tissue that follows every contour of the brain surface is the:

The horizontally oriented fold of dura mater that separates the occipital and temporal lobes of the cerebrum from the cerebellum is the:

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

A sickle-shaped vertical partition that divides the left and right cerebellar hemispheres is the:

A brain ventricle located in the cerebrum is the _____ ventricle.

The brain ventricle located in the diencephalon is the _____ ventricle.

The brain ventricle located between the pons and the cerebellum is the _____ ventricle.

The partition between the lateral ventricles is the:

Which is not a function of cerebrospinal fluid?

Cerebrospinal fluid is formed by the:

The amount of CSF within the brain at any given moment is approximately:

Excess CSF is removed from the subarachnoid space by:

List these events in the correct order for CSF flow in the CNS. a: CSF flows into the arachnoid villi. b: CSF enters the blood. c: CSF flows through the cerebral aqueduct to the 4th ventricle. d: CSF flows into the subarachnoid space. e: CSF is produced by the choroid plexus

The blood-brain barrier is made up of:

The blood-brain barrier is reduced or missing from three locations in the brain. Which is not one of these locations?

The location of conscious thought processes and the origin of all complex intellectual functions is the:

The major pathway of communication between the right and left hemisphere is the:

Most commonly, which cerebral hemisphere is responsible for controlling speech?

Which of the five cerebral lobes is the one not visible on the surface of the brain?

One function of the brain's frontal lobe is:

The portion of the brain involved primarily with vision is the:

Cerebral lateralization refers to the:

The lobe that is immediately posterior to the central sulcus and that is involved in general sensory functions is the:

The lateral sulcus is superior to the:

The primary gustatory cortex processes information about ________ and is located in the ______.

The feet of the sensory homunculus are located:

Association areas:

The gnostic area of the brain provides comprehensive understanding of a current activity. It is composed of portions of the:

A person with damage to the premotor cortex area that coordinates eye movements:

Association tracts:

Commissural tracts:

Projection tracts:

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

Which skills are associated with the right hemisphere for most individuals?

Which structures form the lentiform nucleus?

Paired, irregular masses of gray matter buried deep within the central white matter in the basal region of the cerebral hemispheres, inferior to the floor of the lateral ventricle, are the:

Which nucleus stimulates the muscles to produce the pattern of arm and leg movements associated with walking?

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

This nucleus both excites and inhibits the activities of the thalamus to control and adjust muscle tone.

Following a head injury, a young woman frequently loses her temper and is often depressed and otherwise "moody". What part of the brain do you think has been damaged?

Which part of the brain contains the epithalamus, hypothalamus, and the thalamus?

This portion of the brain forms part of the roof of the diencephalon and covers the third ventricle. Its posterior portion houses the pineal gland and the habenular nuclei.

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

Which structure plays a crucial role in filtering out the irrelevant noise at a crowded party so that you can listen to someone speaking to you?

Which structure serves as the main relay point for sensory information that is headed to a primary sensory region of the cerebral cortex?

A football player can hear his coach's voice above the noise of the crowd and can sense an opponent about to run him down. These abilities are due to the action of what part of the brain?

The brain region that exerts significant control over the endocrine system is the:

The sleep-wake cycle and the sex drive are both regulated by the:

The tectal plate (corpora quadrigemina) is part of what portion of the brain?

As motor tracts descend to the brainstem they become the anterolateral surfaces of the midbrain known as the:

The superior olivary complex is involved in detecting the:

Which are the midbrain nuclei that produce dopamine, and thereby affect motor control?

The superior colliculi help you respond to:

Which portion of the brain contains the posterior part of the fourth ventricle?

Axons of the corticospinal tract cross the brainstem at the:

The vasomotor center is an important regulator of ________ and is located in the ________.

The numerous folds of the cerebellar cortex are called:

Which part of the brain contains the arbor vitae?

The middle cerebral peduncles connect the cerebellum to the:

This portion of the brain ensures that skeletal muscle contraction follows the correct pattern leading to smooth, coordinated movements.

Which portion of the brain adjusts skeletal muscle activity to maintain equilibrium and posture?

The __________ is composed of multiple structures that collaboratively process and experience emotions.

The limbic system allows:

The part of the limbic system involved in storing memories and forming long-term memory is the:

During a mugging, a person experiences an extreme level of fear. What portion of the limbic system is responsible for this and other emotional states?

What is the name of the brainstem sensory area that contains axons that project to the cerebral cortex to arouse us from sleep?

The reticular formation is an area of the brain that:

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

Cognition is generally thought to be governed by:

The advances in higher order brain functioning that happen from birth to age five correlate with:

A memory that has lasted over a weekend is described as a:

Formation of new memories involves the ________, and storage of long term memories primarily involves the ________.

Your memories of the sights and sounds of your elementary school are probably stored in:

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

Which would be the correct order of brain area activation if one were to understand a sentence and repeat it aloud?

Which is the most anterior cranial nerve?

A patient visits her doctor and explains that since being hit on the cheek with a hockey puck she has been suffering from dry eyes and a dry mouth. It's apparent to the doctor that, since both lacrimal secretion and salivary secretion are affected, there may be damage to the ____________ nerve.

Which cranial nerve is composed of only motor fibers?

The cranial nerve responsible for movement of the medial rectus, superior rectus, inferior rectus, and inferior oblique muscles is the __________ nerve.

The cranial nerve that innervates smooth muscle and glands of the heart, lungs, larynx, trachea, and most abdominal organs is the ___________ nerve.

The cranial nerve that passes through the cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone is the __________ nerve.

Bell palsy is a condition characterized by the paralysis of facial muscles, eyelid droop, and sagging at the corners of the mouth. What nerve is affected in this condition?

This figure shows a left lateral view of the brain. What structure does number 1 indicate?

This figure shows a left lateral view of the brain. What lobe does number 2 indicate?

This figure shows a frontal section of the cerebrum. What structure does number 1 indicate?

This figure shows a frontal section of the cerebrum. What structure does number 2 indicate?

This figure shows the lobes of the cerebrum. What structure does number 1 indicate?

This figure shows the lobes of the cerebrum. What structure does number 2 indicate?