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Chapter 15 – The Nervous System: The Brain and Cranial Nerves Organization, Protection & Support of the Brain The Cerebrum The Diencephalon The Brain Stem and Cerebellum The Cranial Nerves $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $200 $200 $200 $200 $200 $300 $300 $300 $300 $300 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500 FINAL ROUND Topic 1: $100 Question Which secondary brain vesicle gives rise to the cerebellum at birth? a. telencephalon b. metencephalon c. diencephalon d. myelencephalon ANSWER BACK TO GAME Topic 1: $100 Answer Which secondary brain vesicle gives rise to the cerebellum at birth? a. telencephalon b. metencephalon c. diencephalon d. myelencephalon BACK TO GAME Topic 1: $200 Question Which of the following supports and protects the two occipital lobes of the cerebrum? a. septum pellucidum b. tentorium cerebelli c. falx cerebri d. falx cerebelli ANSWER BACK TO GAME Topic 1: $200 Answer Which of the following supports and protects the two occipital lobes of the cerebrum? a. septum pellucidum b. tentorium cerebelli c. falx cerebri d. falx cerebelli BACK TO GAME Topic 1: $300 Question Which of the following structures acts as a roof over the cranial blood vessels? a. dura mater b. pia mater c. arachnoid mater d. falx cerebri ANSWER BACK TO GAME Topic 1: $300 Answer Which of the following structures acts as a roof over the cranial blood vessels? a. dura mater b. pia mater c. arachnoid mater d. falx cerebri BACK TO GAME Topic 1: $400 Question Which of the following statements regarding cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is/are true? a. The ependymal cells use both active and passive transport mechanisms to secrete CSF into the ventricles. b. Although CSF is derived from plasma, it is not merely a simple filtrate of blood. c. Except at the choroid plexus, the ependymal lining is freely permeable, and the CSF is in constant communication with the interstitial fluid of the central nervous system. ANSWER d. All of the above is true. BACK TO GAME Topic 1: $400 Answer Which of the following statements regarding cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is/are true? a. The ependymal cells use both active and passive transport mechanisms to secrete CSF into the ventricles. b. Although CSF is derived from plasma, it is not merely a simple filtrate of blood. c. Except at the choroid plexus, the ependymal lining is freely permeable, and the CSF is in constant communication with the interstitial fluid of the central nervous system. d. All of the above is true. BACK TO GAME Topic 1: $500 Question Which of the following statements regarding endothelial transport across the blood-brain barrier is false? a. Endothelial cells passively absorb glycine from the interstitial fluid of the brain and secrete it into the blood. b. It is both selective and directional. c. Even when circulating glucose levels are low, endothelial cells continue to transport glucose from the blood to the interstitial fluid of the brain. d. None of the above is false. ANSWER BACK TO GAME Topic 1: $500 Answer Which of the following statements regarding endothelial transport across the blood-brain barrier is false? a. Endothelial cells passively absorb glycine from the interstitial fluid of the brain and secrete it into the blood. b. It is both selective and directional. c. Even when circulating glucose levels are low, endothelial cells continue to transport glucose from the blood to the interstitial fluid of the brain. d. None of the above is false. BACK TO GAME Topic 2: $100 Question The cerebral cortex is linked to the diencephalon, brain stem, cerebellum, and spinal cord via: a. association fibers b. projection fibers c. commissural fibers d. longitudinal fasciculi ANSWER BACK TO GAME Topic 2: $100 Answer The cerebral cortex is linked to the diencephalon, brain stem, cerebellum, and spinal cord via: a. association fibers b. projection fibers c. commissural fibers d. longitudinal fasciculi BACK TO GAME Topic 2: $200 Question The primary motor cortex is found in which lobe of the cerebrum? a. frontal lobe b. parietal lobe c. temporal lobe d. occipital lobe ANSWER BACK TO GAME Topic 2: $200 Answer The primary motor cortex is found in which lobe of the cerebrum? a. frontal lobe b. parietal lobe c. temporal lobe d. occipital lobe BACK TO GAME Topic 2: $300 Question Which of the following statement regarding the postcentral gyrus is true? a. It is found in the frontal lobe. b. Its surface contains the primary motor cortex. c. Its surface contains the primary sensory cortex. d. The neurons found within its cortex are pyramidal cells. BACK TO GAME ANSWER Topic 2: $300 Answer Which of the following statement regarding the postcentral gyrus is true? a. It is found in the frontal lobe. b. Its surface contains the primary motor cortex. c. Its surface contains the primary sensory cortex. d. The neurons found within its cortex are pyramidal cells. BACK TO GAME Topic 2: $400 Question Which of the following functional deficits may occur in an individual with a damaged visual association area? a. Letters may be seen quite clearly, but they cannot be recognized or interpreted. b. Written letters and words can be understood, but the person cannot read. c. An individual can scan the lines of a printed page and see rows of clear symbols that convey no meaning. d. a and c ANSWER BACK TO GAME Topic 2: $400 Answer Which of the following functional deficits may occur in an individual with a damaged visual association area? a. Letters may be seen quite clearly, but they cannot be recognized or interpreted. b. Written letters and words can be understood, but the person cannot read. c. An individual can scan the lines of a printed page and see rows of clear symbols that convey no meaning. d. a and c BACK TO GAME Topic 2: $500 Question Which of the following structures is/are not considered to be part of the “limbic lobe?” a. parahippocampal gyrus b. reticular formation c. dentate gyrus d. cingulate gyrus ANSWER BACK TO GAME Topic 2: $500 Answer Which of the following structures is/are not considered to be part of the “limbic lobe?” a. parahippocampal gyrus b. reticular formation c. dentate gyrus d. cingulate gyrus BACK TO GAME Topic 3: $100 Question Which thalamic nuclear group receives visual information from the eyes? a. pulvinar b. lateral geniculate nucleus c. ventral posterior nucleus d. medial geniculate nucleus ANSWER BACK TO GAME Topic 3: $100 Answer Which thalamic nuclear group receives visual information from the eyes? a. pulvinar b. lateral geniculate nucleus c. ventral posterior nucleus d. medial geniculate nucleus BACK TO GAME Topic 3: $200 Question Which of the following thalamic nuclei project auditory information to the auditory cortex of the temporal lobe of the brain? a. pulvinar b. nuclei of the anterior group c. nuclei of the medial group d. medial geniculate nuclei ANSWER BACK TO GAME Topic 3: $200 Answer Which of the following thalamic nuclei project auditory information to the auditory cortex of the temporal lobe of the brain? a. pulvinar b. nuclei of the anterior group c. nuclei of the medial group d. medial geniculate nuclei BACK TO GAME Topic 3: $300 Question Which of the following nuclei/areas stimulates smooth muscle contractions in the uterus and prostate gland, and myoepithelial cell contractions in the mammary glands? a. suprachiasmatic nucleus b. preoptic area c. paraventricular nucleus d. tuberal area ANSWER BACK TO GAME Topic 3: $300 Answer Which of the following nuclei/areas stimulates smooth muscle contractions in the uterus and prostate gland, and myoepithelial cell contractions in the mammary glands? a. suprachiasmatic nucleus b. preoptic area c. paraventricular nucleus d. tuberal area BACK TO GAME Topic 3: $400 Question Which of the following statements regarding the suprachiasmatic nucleus is/are false? a. It coordinates daily cycles of activity that are linked to the day/night cycle. b. Its output adjusts the activities of the hypothalamic nuclei, the pineal gland, and the reticular formation. c. It is one of the ventral nuclei of the thalamus. d. b and c ANSWER BACK TO GAME Topic 3: $400 Answer Which of the following statements regarding the suprachiasmatic nucleus is/are false? a. It coordinates daily cycles of activity that are linked to the day/night cycle. b. Its output adjusts the activities of the hypothalamic nuclei, the pineal gland, and the reticular formation. c. It is one of the ventral nuclei of the thalamus. d. b and c BACK TO GAME Topic 3: $500 Question Which of the following statements regarding the epithalamus is/are true? a. It is the site of concentration of most of the neural tissue in the diencephalon. b. The interthalamic adhesion (massa intermedia) extends into the third ventricle from the epithalamus on either side. c. The posterior portion of the epithalamus contains the pineal gland, an endocrine structure that secretes melatonin. d. a and c ANSWER BACK TO GAME Topic 3: $500 Answer Which of the following statements regarding the epithalamus is/are true? a. It is the site of concentration of most of the neural tissue in the diencephalon. b. The interthalamic adhesion (massa intermedia) extends into the third ventricle from the epithalamus on either side. c. The posterior portion of the epithalamus contains the pineal gland, an endocrine structure that secretes melatonin. d. a and c BACK TO GAME Topic 4: $100 Question Which of the following is not a function of the mesencephalon? a. processing of visual and auditory data b. generation of reflexive somatic motor responses c. adjusts output of other somatic motor centers in the brain and spinal cord d. All of the above are functions of the mesencephalon. BACK TO GAME ANSWER Topic 4: $100 Answer Which of the following is not a function of the mesencephalon? a. processing of visual and auditory data b. generation of reflexive somatic motor responses c. adjusts output of other somatic motor centers in the brain and spinal cord d. All of the above are functions of the mesencephalon. BACK TO GAME Topic 4: $200 Question Which of the following accurately describes the nuclei in the medulla oblongata? a. They may be relay stations along sensory pathways. b. They may be relay stations along motor pathways. c. They may be nuclei associated with cranial nerves connected to the pons. d. All of the above. ANSWER BACK TO GAME Topic 4: $200 Answer Which of the following accurately describes the nuclei in the medulla oblongata? a. They may be relay stations along sensory pathways. b. They may be relay stations along motor pathways. c. They may be nuclei associated with cranial nerves connected to the pons. d. All of the above. BACK TO GAME Topic 4: $300 Question Which mesencephalic structure is responsible for automatic processing of incoming sensations and outgoing motor commands, can initiate motor responses to stimuli, and also helps to maintain consciousness? a. red nucleus b. substantia nigra c. cerebral peduncles d. reticular activating system ANSWER BACK TO GAME Topic 4: $300 Answer Which mesencephalic structure is responsible for automatic processing of incoming sensations and outgoing motor commands, can initiate motor responses to stimuli, and also helps to maintain consciousness? a. red nucleus b. substantia nigra c. cerebral peduncles d. reticular activating system BACK TO GAME Topic 4: $400 Question Which of the following statements regarding the superior colliculi of the corpora quadrigemina is true? a. They receive auditory data from the medulla oblongata, some of which may be forwarded to the thalamic medial geniculate nuclei on the same side. b. They receive visual input from the lateral geniculate nucleus of the thalamus on the same side. c. They receive auditory data from the medulla oblongata, some of which may be forwarded to the thalamic lateral geniculate nuclei on the same side. d. They receive visual input from the lateral geniculate nucleus of the thalamus on the opposite side. ANSWER BACK TO GAME Topic 4: $400 Answer Which of the following statements regarding the superior colliculi of the corpora quadrigemina is true? a. They receive auditory data from the medulla oblongata, some of which may be forwarded to the thalamic medial geniculate nuclei on the same side. b. They receive visual input from the lateral geniculate nucleus of the thalamus on the same side. c. They receive auditory data from the medulla oblongata, some of which may be forwarded to the thalamic lateral geniculate nuclei on the same side. d. They receive visual input from the lateral geniculate nucleus of the thalamus on the opposite side. BACK TO GAME Topic 4: $500 Question Regarding the pons, which of the following is/are incorrect? a. It contains nuclei that process and relay cerebellar commands arriving over the inferior cerebellar peduncles. b. It contains nuclei concerned with the involuntary control of cardiac rhythmicity. c. It contains motor nuclei for cranial nerves which innervate jaw muscles, the anterior facial surface, and the lateral rectus extraocular muscles. ANSWER d. a and b BACK TO GAME Topic 4: $500 Answer Regarding the pons, which of the following is/are incorrect? a. It contains nuclei that process and relay cerebellar commands arriving over the inferior cerebellar peduncles. b. It contains nuclei concerned with the involuntary control of cardiac rhythmicity. c. It contains motor nuclei for cranial nerves which innervate jaw muscles, the anterior facial surface, and the lateral rectus extraocular muscles. d. a and b BACK TO GAME Topic 5: $100 Question The facial nerve (N VII) carries preganglionic autonomic fibers to the ______ ganglion, from which postganglionic fibers leave to innervate the sublingual salivary glands. a. geniculate b. pterygopalatine c. submandibular d. sublingual ANSWER BACK TO GAME Topic 5: $100 Answer The facial nerve (N VII) carries preganglionic autonomic fibers to the ______ ganglion, from which postganglionic fibers leave to innervate the sublingual salivary glands. a. geniculate b. pterygopalatine c. submandibular d. sublingual BACK TO GAME Topic 5: $200 Question Which cranial nerve passes through the foramen ovale of the skull? a. maxillary branch of the facial nerve (N VII) b. maxillary branch of the trigeminal nerve (N V) c. mandibular branch of the facial nerve (N VII) d. mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve (N V) ANSWER BACK TO GAME Topic 5: $200 Answer Which cranial nerve passes through the foramen ovale of the skull? a. maxillary branch of the facial nerve (N VII) b. maxillary branch of the trigeminal nerve (N V) c. mandibular branch of the facial nerve (N VII) d. mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve (N V) BACK TO GAME Topic 5: $300 Question Which of the following regarding the accessory nerve (N XI) is/are true? a. It differs from other cranial nerves in that some of its motor fibers originate in the cervical region of the spinal cord. b. It has a mixed sensory and motor function. c. It passes through the foramen ovale between the occipital and temporal bones. ANSWER d. a and b BACK TO GAME Topic 5: $300 Answer Which of the following regarding the accessory nerve (N XI) is/are true? a. It differs from other cranial nerves in that some of its motor fibers originate in the cervical region of the spinal cord. b. It has a mixed sensory and motor function. c. It passes through the foramen ovale between the occipital and temporal bones. d. a and b BACK TO GAME Topic 5: $400 Question Which cranial nerve has its origin in the motor nuclei of the medulla oblongata? a. facial nerve (N VII) b. hypoglossal nerve (N XII) c. vestibulocochlear nerve (N VIII) d. abducens nerve (N VI) ANSWER BACK TO GAME Topic 5: $400 Answer Which cranial nerve has its origin in the motor nuclei of the medulla oblongata? a. facial nerve (N VII) b. hypoglossal nerve (N XII) c. vestibulocochlear nerve (N VIII) d. abducens nerve (N VI) BACK TO GAME Topic 5: $500 Question The vestibulocochlear nerve (N VIII) is/does not: a. lie medial to the origin of the facial nerve (N VII), straddling the boundary between the pons and the medulla oblongata. b. reach the sensory receptors of the inner ear by entering the internal acoustic meatus along with the facial nerve (N VII). c. have sensory neurons that are located within an adjacent sensory ganglion, and whose axons target the vestibular nuclei of the medulla oblongata. ANSWER d. a and c BACK TO GAME Topic 5: $500 Answer The vestibulocochlear nerve (N VIII) is/does not: a. lie medial to the origin of the facial nerve (N VII), straddling the boundary between the pons and the medulla oblongata. b. reach the sensory receptors of the inner ear by entering the internal acoustic meatus along with the facial nerve (N VII). c. have sensory neurons that are located within an adjacent sensory ganglion, and whose axons target the vestibular nuclei of the medulla oblongata. d. a and c BACK TO GAME FINAL ROUND Question Which of the following is not a function of the hypothalamus? a. It coordinates the activities of the nervous system and the endocrine system. b. It controls circadian rhythms. c. It facilitates involuntary control of background muscle tone and limb position. d. It coordinates between voluntary and autonomic functions. ANSWER BACK TO GAME FINAL ROUND Answer Which of the following is not a function of the hypothalamus? a. It coordinates the activities of the nervous system and the endocrine system. b. It controls circadian rhythms. c. It facilitates involuntary control of background muscle tone and limb position. d. It coordinates between voluntary and autonomic functions. BACK TO GAME