QUESTIONS
Question 1
The part of the brain that filters information as it relays it to the cerebral cortex:
- Cerebrum
- Medulla oblongata
- Midbrain/Mesencephalon
- Thalamus
Questions 2
The life support system of the human brain is the:
- Cerebrum
- Medulla oblongata
- Midbrain/Mesencephalon
- Thalamus
Question 3
Visual and auditory reflexes originate in the:
- Cerebrum
- Medulla oblongata
- Midbrain/Mesencephalon
- Thalamus
Question 4
Conscious activities and higher order functions originate in the:
- Cerebrum
- Medulla oblongata
- Midbrain/Mesencephalon
- Thalamus
Question 5
The gustatory cortex is in the:
- Occipital lobe
- Temporal lobe
- Insula/Insular lobe
- Frontal lobe
Question 6
The visual cortex is in the:
- Occipital lobe
- Temporal lobe
- Insular lobe
- Frontal lobe
Question 7
The olfactory cortex is in the:
- Occipital lobe
- Temporal lobe
- Insula/Insular lobe
- Frontal lobe
Question 8
The innermost layer of the spinal and cranial meninges is the:
- Arachnoid mater
- Pia mater
- Dura mater
Question 9
The ________ is the deep groove that separates the left and right cerebral hemisphere
- Central sulcus
- Postcentral gyrus
- Longitudinal fissure
- Longitudinal sulcus
Question 10
The cranial nerves that control the 6 extrinsic eye muscles are ________
- IV, VI, and IX
- II, IV, and VI
- II, III, and VI
- III, IV, and VI
Question 11
The cranial nerves that control sensation to the tongue are ________
- VII and IX
- VI and IX
- VIII and X
- VII and VIII
Question 12
Cranial nerve XI controls which of the following muscles?
- Levator scapulae
- Pectoralis minor
- Trapezius
- Latissimus dors
Question 13
Rate of respiration is controlled at the level of the ________
- Medulla oblongata
- Pons
- Midbrain
- Hypothalamus
Question 14
The primary blood vessel that drains blood from the brain is the ________
- Internal jugular vein
- Internal carotid artery
- Vertebral artery
- Brachiocephalic vein
Question 15
The cerebellum controls:
- Posture
- Balance
- Coordination
- All of the above
Question 16
The part of the brain that controls body temperature and other homeostatic control mechanisms is the:
- Thalamus
- Hypothalamus
- Epithalamus
- Cerebral cortex
Question 17
Memory consolidation is a function of the ________
- Cingulate gyrus
- Hippocampus
- Occipital lobe
- Thalamus
Question 18
The fact that both sides of the cerebrum look the same while behaving differently is described as:
- Motor homunculus
- Oculomotor response
- Dominance
- Hemispheric lateralization
Question 19
The major cranial nerve that controls sensory and motor functions of organs of the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavity is the ________ nerve
- Vagus
- Facial
- Trigeminal
- Accessory
Question 20
The postcentral gyrus of the parietal lobe is the primary ________ cortex
- Motor
- Sensory
Question 21
Which of the following is a general sense?
- Vision
- Gustation
- Proprioception
- Olfaction
Question 22
Pressure receptors are called ________
- Proprioceptor
- Thermoreceptor
- Nociceptor
- Baroreceptor
Question 23
Pain receptors are called ________
- Proprioceptor
- Thermoreceptor
- Nociceptor
- Baroreceptor
Question 24
Joint awareness receptors are called ________
- Proprioceptors
- Thermoreceptors
- Nociceptors
- Baroreceptors
Question 25
The ________ a receptive field the more accurately you can discriminate the location of a sensation
- Smaller
- Larger
Question 26
Receptors that are only activated if there is a change are ________ receptors
- Tonic
- Phasic
Question 27
The division of the autonomic nervous system that is excitatory is the ________ branch
- Sympathetic
- Parasympathetic
- Somatic
- Spinocerebellar
Question 28
Digestion is primarily a ________ response
- Sympathetic
- Parasympathetic
Question 29
Increased heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration are all ________ responses
- Sympathetic
- Parasympathetic
Question 30
The 4 cranial nerves that are part of the parasympathetic nervous system are:
- III, V, IX, and X
- III, VII, IX, and X
- IV, VII, X, and XI
- V, VII, X, and XI
Question 31
The adrenal gland is a part of the ________ division of the autonomic nervous system
- Sympathetic
- Parasympathetic
Question 32
All parasympathetic synapses use ________ as a neurotransmitter
- Norepinephrine
- Acetylcholine
- Nitric Oxide
- Epinephrine
Question 33
The sense of taste is called ________
- Olfaction
- Insulation
- Gustation
- Umamination
Question 34
The “whites” of the eye are called the ________
- Conjunctiva
- Cornea
- Sclera
- Lens
Question 35
The visual receptors of the eye are located in the _________
- Retina
- Cornea
- Lens
- Sclera
Question 36
The photoreceptors involved in color, central vision are the _________
- Rods
- Cones
Question 37
The ________ of the inner ear senses rotational movements
- Saccule
- Semicircular canals
- Cochlea
- Utricle
Question 38
The intensity of a sound is measured in ________
- Hertz
- Cycles per second
- Sine waves
- Decibels
Question 39
The best vision of the following is:
- 20/20 vision
- 20/40 vision
- 20/10 vision
- 20/200 vision
Question 40
Hearing occurs in the ________
- Saccule
- Cochlea
- Utricle
- Semicircular canals
Question 41
How many ventricles are in the human brain?
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
Questions 42
The neurological “map” of the anatomical divisions of the motor system that looks like a very funny human is called the motor ________
- Map
- Homunculus
- Association area
- Flomopulous
Question 43
Proprioception is a purely ________ sensation
- Somatic
- Autonomic
- All of the above
Question 44
The ________ division of your autonomic nervous system has short preganglionic fibers and long postganglionic fibers that make their response less specific
- Sympathetic
- Parasympathetic
Question 45
The pupil of the eye ________ when you turn on your bedroom light when you wake up in the morning
- Constrict
- Dilate
Question 46
Your malleus, incus, and stapes are known ad the auditory ________
- Organs
- Ossicles
- Ostecytes
- Stimulators
Question 47
The fact that you are awake and (somewhat) alert to read this question is due to the reticular formation in the ________
- Medulla oblongata
- Pons
- Midbrain/Mesencephalon
- Diencephalon
Question 48
The part of the brain that is seen as the “bridge” between the nervous system and the endocrine system is the _________
- Hypothalamus
- Thalamus
- Epithalamus
Question 49
The band of white matter that connects the left and right cerebral hemispheres allowing them to communicate is the:
- Cingulate gyrus
- Hippocampus
- Corpus callosum
- Corpus quadrigemina
Question 50
Your brain is not constantly bombarded with signals telling it that you are wearing socks. This is because the touch receptors around your ankle are
- tonic receptors.
- tonic receptors and slow-adapting.
- phasic receptors and slow-adapting.
- phasic receptors and fast-adapting.
- nociceptors.
ANSWERS
Question 1
The part of the brain that filters information as it relays it to the cerebral cortex:
- Cerebrum
- Medulla oblongata
- Midbrain/Mesencephalon
- Thalamus
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