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Human Physiology, 15e (Fox)
Chapter 8 The Central Nervous System
1) The neural tube and neural crest cells are of endodermal origin.
Section: 08.01
Topic: Development of the nervous system
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: H07.01 List the five developmental regions of the brain and identify the major areas of the adult brain that arise from each region.
2) The forebrain develops into the telencephalon and the diencephalon.
Section: 08.01
Topic: Development of the nervous system
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: H07.01 List the five developmental regions of the brain and identify the major areas of the adult brain that arise from each region.
3) A patient is diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, which causes a loss of myelination of the axons in the brain. This would interfere with transmission of information between nuclei.
Section: 08.01
Topic: Clinical applications of the nervous system; Integrative functions of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 3. Apply
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HAPS Outcome: H07.02 Correlate functions with each major area of the adult brain.
4) The cerebral cortex is composed of superficial white matter with underlying gray matter.
Section: 08.01
Topic: Gross anatomy of the components of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: H07.02 Correlate functions with each major area of the adult brain.; H10.03 Contrast the relative position of gray matter and white matter in the spinal cord with the corresponding arrangement of gray and white matter in the brain.
5) Gray matter is found only in the cerebral cortex.
Section: 08.01
Topic: Gross anatomy of the components of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: H10.03 Contrast the relative position of gray matter and white matter in the spinal cord with the corresponding arrangement of gray and white matter in the brain.
6) The midbrain forms from the ________.
A) telencephalon
B) mesencephalon
C) myelencephalon
D) diencephalon
Section: 08.01
Topic: Development of the nervous system
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: H07.01 List the five developmental regions of the brain and identify the major areas of the adult brain that arise from each region.
7) The cerebellum forms from the ________.
A) telencephalon
B) metencephalon
C) myelencephalon
D) diencephalon
Section: 08.01
Topic: Development of the nervous system
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: H07.01 List the five developmental regions of the brain and identify the major areas of the adult brain that arise from each region.
8) Cerebrospinal fluid is found ________.
A) within the central canal
B) within the ventricles
C) within the olfactory bulbs
D) Both within the central canal and within the ventricles.
Section: 08.01
Topic: Anatomy of the spinal cord and spinal nerves; Gross anatomy of the components of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: H08.03 Describe the functions of cerebrospinal fluid, as well as the details of its production, its circulation within the central nervous system, and its ultimate reabsorption into the bloodstream.; H10.02 Identify the anatomical features seen in a cross sectional view of the spinal cord.
9) The function of ________ is to link sensory stimuli with the appropriate motor responses.
A) bipolar neurons
B) interneurons
C) motor neurons
D) pseudounipolar neurons
Section: 08.01
Topic: Physiology of sensory and motor pathways in the brain and spinal cord
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: H10.01 Describe the gross anatomy of the spinal cord and spinal nerves and specify their location relative to the anatomy of the skeletal system.
10) The total percentage of blood flow to the body per minute that goes to the brain is ________.
A) 15
B) 20
C) 25
D) 30
Section: 08.01
Topic: Gross anatomy of the components of the brain; Systemic blood circulation
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: K14.10a Explain how autoregulation controls blood flow to individual tissues.
11) If the neural tube failed to develop properly, CSF production and circulation could be compromised.
Section: 08.01
Topic: Development of the nervous system
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 3. Apply
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HAPS Outcome: H07.01 List the five developmental regions of the brain and identify the major areas of the adult brain that arise from each region.
12) Neural stem cells in adult mammalian brains are found in the ________.
A) cerebral cortex
B) subventricular zone
C) midbrain
D) subgranular zone
E) Both the subventricular and subgranular zones.
Section: 08.01
Topic: Development of the nervous system; Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: H07.04 Identify the five lobes of the cerebral cortex and describe how the motor and sensory functions of the cerebrum are distributed among the lobes.
13) Which area of the brain contains neural stem cells that are apparently important in learning and memory?
A) Arcuate fasciculus
B) Subgranular zone of the hippocampus
C) Temporal lobe
D) Cerebral cortex
Section: 08.01
Topic: Development of the nervous system; Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.04 Identify the five lobes of the cerebral cortex and describe how the motor and sensory functions of the cerebrum are distributed among the lobes.
14) Communication between the cerebrum and cerebellum is facilitated by the corpus callosum.
Section: 08.02
Topic: Gross anatomy of the components of the brain; Integrative functions of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 2. Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.04 Identify the five lobes of the cerebral cortex and describe how the motor and sensory functions of the cerebrum are distributed among the lobes.; H07.06 Discuss the concept of cerebral hemispheric specialization and the role of the corpus callosum in connecting the two halves of the cerebrum.
15) Damage to the parietal lobe of the cerebrum would impair the ability to distinguish between different types of sensations.
Section: 08.02
Topic: Clinical applications of the nervous system; Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 3. Apply
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.04 Identify the five lobes of the cerebral cortex and describe how the motor and sensory functions of the cerebrum are distributed among the lobes.; H16.02 Predict the types of problems that would occur in the body if the nervous system could not maintain homeostasis.
16) Choose the complete list of lobes of the cerebrum.
A) Insula, temporal, parietal, pons, and occipital
B) Temporal, frontal, insula, cerebellum, occipital
C) Frontal, parietal, temporal, insula, occipital
D) Cerebrum, midbrain, thalamus, pons, medulla oblongata
Section: 08.02
Topic: Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.04 Identify the five lobes of the cerebral cortex and describe how the motor and sensory functions of the cerebrum are distributed among the lobes.
17) The ________ is a cerebral lobe that is involved in memory and integration of sensory information (mostly pain) with visceral responses.
A) temporal
B) frontal
C) parietal
D) insula
Section: 08.02
Topic: Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain; Integrative functions of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.04 Identify the five lobes of the cerebral cortex and describe how the motor and sensory functions of the cerebrum are distributed among the lobes.
18) Choose the statement that characterizes the cerebral cortex.
A) Sensations from the feet would be on the most inferior area of the somatesthetic cortex.
B) Areas of the body with the greatest density of receptors will have larger areas on the somatesthetic cortex.
C) The hands and feet have a similar density of receptors.
D) Damage to the left side of the motor cortex would impair muscular control on the left side of the body.
Section: 08.02
Topic: Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 4. Analyze
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.04 Identify the five lobes of the cerebral cortex and describe how the motor and sensory functions of the cerebrum are distributed among the lobes.; H07.05 Explain why the sensory and motor homunculi are relevant clinically.
19) Damage to the temporal lobe of the cerebrum would have the greatest impact on ________.
A) voluntary skeletal muscle contraction
B) integration of cerebral activities
C) hearing
D) vision
Section: 08.02
Topic: Clinical applications of the nervous system; Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 3. Apply
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.04 Identify the five lobes of the cerebral cortex and describe how the motor and sensory functions of the cerebrum are distributed among the lobes.; H16.02 Predict the types of problems that would occur in the body if the nervous system could not maintain homeostasis.
20) What type of neurons are found in the precentral gyrus?
A) Sensory neurons
B) Lower motor neurons
C) Upper motor neurons
D) Middle motor neurons
Section: 08.02
Topic: Gross anatomy of the components of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.04 Identify the five lobes of the cerebral cortex and describe how the motor and sensory functions of the cerebrum are distributed among the lobes.; H12.02 Describe the locations and functions of the upper and lower motor neurons in a motor pathway.
21) What structure separates the frontal and parietal lobes?
A) Corpus callosum
B) Central sulcus
C) Lateral sulcus
D) Longitudinal fissure
Section: 08.02
Topic: Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.04 Identify the five lobes of the cerebral cortex and describe how the motor and sensory functions of the cerebrum are distributed among the lobes.
22) A raised area on the cerebral cortex is a ________.
A) sulcus
B) fissure
C) gyrus
D) mirror neuron
Section: 08.02
Topic: Gross anatomy of the components of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.04 Identify the five lobes of the cerebral cortex and describe how the motor and sensory functions of the cerebrum are distributed among the lobes.
23) A dysfunction of ________ neurons would limit the ability to learn from and mimic the dance steps of an instructor.
A) sensory neurons
B) motor neurons
C) interneurons
D) mirror neurons
Section: 08.02
Topic: Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 3. Apply
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.04 Identify the five lobes of the cerebral cortex and describe how the motor and sensory functions of the cerebrum are distributed among the lobes.
24) A(n) ________ would detect increased activity in the brain in response to stimuli.
A) computed tomography scan
B) electroencephalogram
C) functional magnetic resonance imaging scan
D) positron emission tomography scan
Section: 08.02
Topic: Clinical applications of the nervous system
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 3. Apply
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.04 Identify the five lobes of the cerebral cortex and describe how the motor and sensory functions of the cerebrum are distributed among the lobes.
25) Brain metabolism may be best studied by ________.
A) electroencephalography
B) computed tomography
C) magnetic resonance imaging
D) positron-emission tomography
Section: 08.02
Topic: Clinical applications of the nervous system
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 3. Apply
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.04 Identify the five lobes of the cerebral cortex and describe how the motor and sensory functions of the cerebrum are distributed among the lobes.
26) Abnormalities found on a(n) ________ may signify disturbances in the ability of neurons to communicate properly.
A) computed tomograph scan
B) electroencephalogram
C) magnetic resonance image
D) positron-emission tomograph
Section: 08.02
Topic: Clinical applications of the nervous system
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 3. Apply
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.04 Identify the five lobes of the cerebral cortex and describe how the motor and sensory functions of the cerebrum are distributed among the lobes.
27) Which type of EEG pattern in an awake adult is indicative of brain damage?
A) Alpha waves
B) Beta waves
C) Theta waves
D) Delta waves
Section: 08.02
Topic: Clinical applications of the nervous system
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: H07.04 Identify the five lobes of the cerebral cortex and describe how the motor and sensory functions of the cerebrum are distributed among the lobes.
28) An electroencephalogram obtained from an adult who is thinking would probably display many ________ waves.
A) alpha
B) beta
C) delta
D) theta
Section: 08.02
Topic: Clinical applications of the nervous system
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 2. Understand
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HAPS Outcome: H07.04 Identify the five lobes of the cerebral cortex and describe how the motor and sensory functions of the cerebrum are distributed among the lobes.
29) REM sleep is unique from other stages in that ________.
A) memory consolidation can occur
B) it causes ideal rest, without emotional activation
C) breathing and heart rate mimic the patterns during waking hours
D) learning from activities during the day occurs
Section: 08.02
Topic: Integrative functions of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 2. Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.04 Identify the five lobes of the cerebral cortex and describe how the motor and sensory functions of the cerebrum are distributed among the lobes.; H07.08 Describe the parts of the brain involved in storage of long term memory and discuss possible mechanisms of memory consolidation.
30) Impairment of voluntary movements is absolutely indicative of damage to the basal nuclei.
Section: 08.02
Topic: Clinical applications of the nervous system
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 3. Apply
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HAPS Outcome: H07.02 Correlate functions with each major area of the adult brain.
31) Chorea is most likely to result from damage to the ________.
A) caudate nucleus
B) premotor cortex
C) primary motor cortex
D) insula
Section: 08.02
Topic: Clinical applications of the nervous system
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 3. Apply
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HAPS Outcome: H07.02 Correlate functions with each major area of the adult brain.; H16.02 Predict the types of problems that would occur in the body if the nervous system could not maintain homeostasis.
32) The basal nuclei include the ________.
A) corpus striatum
B) supraoptic nucleus
C) reticular formation
D) All of the choices are correct.
Section: 08.02
Topic: Gross anatomy of the components of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.02 Correlate functions with each major area of the adult brain.
33) Impaired motor coordination in Parkinson disease is often due to ________.
A) degeneration of the red nucleus
B) degeneration of the substantia nigra
C) lack of regulation of the cerebral peduncle
D) degeneration of the mesolimbic system
Section: 08.02
Topic: Clinical applications of the nervous system; Physiology of sensory and motor pathways in the brain and spinal cord
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 2. Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.02 Correlate functions with each major area of the adult brain.
34) Which neurotransmitter is NOT associated with basal nuclei function?
A) Dopamine
B) GABA
C) Acetylcholine
D) Glutamate
Section: 08.02
Topic: Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain; Neurotransmitters and their role in synaptic transmission
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: H05.16 List the most common excitatory neurotransmitters in the CNS and the most common inhibitory neurotransmitters in the CNS.
35) In most most individuals, writing skills would be impaired if damage to the ________ occurred.
A) right cerebral hemisphere
B) left cerebral hemisphere
C) corpus callosum
D) None of the choices are correct.
Section: 08.02
Topic: Neural integration in the CNS; Physiology of sensory and motor pathways in the brain and spinal cord
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 4. Analyze
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.02 Correlate functions with each major area of the adult brain.; H07.06 Discuss the concept of cerebral hemispheric specialization and the role of the corpus callosum in connecting the two halves of the cerebrum.
36) Recognition of your best friend's face is a function of ________ cerebral hemisphere(s).
A) the right
B) the left
C) both
Section: 08.02
Topic: Neural integration in the CNS
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 2. Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.02 Correlate functions with each major area of the adult brain.; H07.06 Discuss the concept of cerebral hemispheric specialization and the role of the corpus callosum in connecting the two halves of the cerebrum.
37) What is the function of the motor circuit in the brain?
A) Allows for adjustment of movement to meet the demands of a task
B) Inhibits excessive stimuli from reaching the cerebral cortex
C) Activates the RAS
D) Helps coordinate the timing and force of joint movements
Section: 08.02
Topic: Neural integration in the CNS
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 2. Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.04 Identify the five lobes of the cerebral cortex and describe how the motor and sensory functions of the cerebrum are distributed among the lobes.
38) A person with damage to the left cerebral hemisphere could have several speaking problems, but yet have no problems with singing.
Section: 08.02
Topic: Neural integration in the CNS
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 2. Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.02 Correlate functions with each major area of the adult brain.; H07.06 Discuss the concept of cerebral hemispheric specialization and the role of the corpus callosum in connecting the two halves of the cerebrum.
39) After an accident, a patient has difficulty moving the limbs on his right side. Damage was most likely sustained by the ________.
A) left cerebral cortex
B) left globus pallidus
C) right cerebral cortex
D) cerebellum
Section: 08.02
Topic: Clinical applications of the nervous system; Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain; Neural integration in the CNS
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 3. Apply
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.02 Correlate functions with each major area of the adult brain.; H07.06 Discuss the concept of cerebral hemispheric specialization and the role of the corpus callosum in connecting the two halves of the cerebrum.
40) Destruction of the general interpretive area, or Wernicke's area, would be apparent if someone could understand what they are hearing, but cannot form coherent words in reply.
Section: 08.02
Topic: Clinical applications of the nervous system; Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 3. Apply
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.04 Identify the five lobes of the cerebral cortex and describe how the motor and sensory functions of the cerebrum are distributed among the lobes.
41) Aphasias are most often associated with damage to ________ and ________ areas.
A) Wernicke's area; the angular gyrus
B) fornix; motor speech
C) motor speech; Wernicke's
D) the angular gyrus; septal nuclei
Section: 08.02
Topic: Clinical applications of the nervous system; Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.04 Identify the five lobes of the cerebral cortex and describe how the motor and sensory functions of the cerebrum are distributed among the lobes.
42) Individuals with aphasia ________.
A) often have damage to spinal nerves
B) may not be able to write if the angular gyrus is damaged
C) often speak slowly if Wernicke's area is damaged
D) often form nonsensical sentences if the motor speech area is damaged
Section: 08.02
Topic: Clinical applications of the nervous system; Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 2. Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.04 Identify the five lobes of the cerebral cortex and describe how the motor and sensory functions of the cerebrum are distributed among the lobes.; H16.02 Predict the types of problems that would occur in the body if the nervous system could not maintain homeostasis.
43) A "word salad" speaking pattern occurs when ________.
A) Wernicke's area is damaged
B) the motor speech area is damaged
C) the angular gyrus is damaged
D) spinal nerves are damaged
Section: 08.02
Topic: Clinical applications of the nervous system; Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.04 Identify the five lobes of the cerebral cortex and describe how the motor and sensory functions of the cerebrum are distributed among the lobes.; H16.02 Predict the types of problems that would occur in the body if the nervous system could not maintain homeostasis.
44) What structure connects Wernicke's area to the motor speech area?
A) Corpus striatum
B) Angular gyrus
C) Arcuate fasciculus
D) Corpus callosum
Section: 08.02
Topic: Clinical applications of the nervous system; Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.04 Identify the five lobes of the cerebral cortex and describe how the motor and sensory functions of the cerebrum are distributed among the lobes.
45) The connections between the cerebral cortex and the limbic system should allow individuals to consciously moderate their fear responses.
Section: 08.02
Topic: Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 3. Apply
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.07 Describe the location and functions of the limbic system.
46) Damage to the Papez circuit prevents communication between the limbic system and ________.
A) olfactory bulbs
B) hippocampus
C) diencephalon
D) cerebrum
Section: 08.02
Topic: Clinical applications of the nervous system; Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 2. Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.07 Describe the location and functions of the limbic system.
47) Ablation of the amygdaloid body would primarily result in ________.
A) decreased sex drive
B) calming of anger
C) loss of ability to detect olfactory inputs
D) loss of appetite
Section: 08.02
Topic: Clinical applications of the nervous system; Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 3. Apply
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.07 Describe the location and functions of the limbic system.
48) The hypothalamus and the limbic system are involved in ________.
A) aggression
B) fear
C) sex
D) goal-directed behavior
E) All of the choices are correct.
Section: 08.02
Topic: Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.07 Describe the location and functions of the limbic system.
49) Which of the following is NOT part of the limbic system?
A) Cingulate gyrus
B) Angular gyrus
C) Amygdaloid body
D) Hippocampus
Section: 08.02
Topic: Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.07 Describe the location and functions of the limbic system.
50) The enzyme that catalyzes the formation of a particular damaging amyloid β-peptide, and is implicated in inherited forms of early-onset Alzheimer's disease is ________.
A) γ-secretase
B) α-secretase
C) β-secretase
D) δ-secretase
Section: 08.02
Topic: Clinical applications of the nervous system
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.08 Describe the parts of the brain involved in storage of long term memory and discuss possible mechanisms of memory consolidation.
51) Alzheimer disease is ________.
A) associated with excessive accumulation of cortical neurons, preventing proper synaptic transmission in the brain
B) a genetic disease with a clinical course similar to Parkinson disease
C) multifactorial, involving potential changes in enzyme, protein and lipid activity in the brain.
D) not associated with or mediated by any lifestyle changes
Section: 08.02
Topic: Clinical applications of the nervous system
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 4. Analyze
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.08 Describe the parts of the brain involved in storage of long term memory and discuss possible mechanisms of memory consolidation.
52) A patient who sustains a blow to the side of the head above the cheekbone cannot remember the words to a new song on the radio, no matter how many times he hears it. The head injury likely damaged his ________.
A) inferior temporal
B) inferior lateral
C) prefrontal
D) medial temporal
Section: 08.02
Topic: Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 4. Analyze
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.02 Correlate functions with each major area of the adult brain.; H07.08 Describe the parts of the brain involved in storage of long term memory and discuss possible mechanisms of memory consolidation.
53) The famous patient "H.M." could not remember events that occurred after his memory was damaged after he had brain surgery to treat his epilepsy. He retained his perceptual and motor skills, but lost his memory of new facts and events. Thus, H.M.'s deficit was in ________.
A) nondeclarative or implicit memory
B) declarative or implicit memory
C) declarative or explicit memory
D) nondeclarative or explicit memory
Section: 08.02
Topic: Clinical applications of the nervous system; Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 3. Apply
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.08 Describe the parts of the brain involved in storage of long term memory and discuss possible mechanisms of memory consolidation.
54) The conversion of short-term memory to long-term memory would be inhibited by ablation of the ________.
A) pons
B) cerebral nuclei
C) hippocampus
D) occipital lobe
Section: 08.02
Topic: Clinical applications of the nervous system; Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 2. Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.08 Describe the parts of the brain involved in storage of long term memory and discuss possible mechanisms of memory consolidation.
55) The conversion of short-term memory to long-term memory is called memory ________.
A) ablation
B) consolidation
C) recognition
D) translation
Section: 08.02
Topic: Integrative functions of parts of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: H07.08 Describe the parts of the brain involved in storage of long term memory and discuss possible mechanisms of memory consolidation.
56) Riding a bicycle with ease after years of not riding is an example of ________ memory.
A) episodic
B) semantic
C) procedural
D) working
Section: 08.02
Topic: Integrative functions of parts of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 3. Apply
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HAPS Outcome: H07.08 Describe the parts of the brain involved in storage of long term memory and discuss possible mechanisms of memory consolidation.
57) What specific area of the brain has shown to be involved in complex problem-solving?
A) Hippocampus
B) Prefrontal cortex
C) Amygdaloid body
D) Frontal lobe
Section: 08.02
Topic: Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: H07.08 Describe the parts of the brain involved in storage of long term memory and discuss possible mechanisms of memory consolidation.
58) What type of memory is involved in learning the material in Human Physiology about memory?
A) Semantic
B) Implicit
C) Episodic
D) Procedural
Section: 08.02
Topic: Neural integration in the CNS
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 3. Apply
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HAPS Outcome: H07.08 Describe the parts of the brain involved in storage of long term memory and discuss possible mechanisms of memory consolidation.
59) Being able to recognize the face of a schoolmate at your 30-year reunion would be a function of the ________.
A) inferior temporal lobes
B) occipital lobe
C) medial temporal lobes
D) anterior frontal lobes
Section: 08.02
Topic: Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 3. Apply
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.08 Describe the parts of the brain involved in storage of long term memory and discuss possible mechanisms of memory consolidation.
60) An example of working memory would be ________.
A) recognizing a threatening picture
B) remembering the last hockey game you attended
C) looking up an address and addressing an envelope
D) playing a song on the piano you learned as a child
Section: 08.02
Topic: Integrative functions of the nervous system
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 3. Apply
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HAPS Outcome: H07.08 Describe the parts of the brain involved in storage of long term memory and discuss possible mechanisms of memory consolidation.
61) A circular path of neurons synapsing with one after another is called a ________ circuit.
A) recurrent
B) dendritic
C) synaptic
D) parallel
Section: 08.02
Topic: Neural integration in the CNS
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: H07.08 Describe the parts of the brain involved in storage of long term memory and discuss possible mechanisms of memory consolidation.
62) What ion is involved in stimulating genetic transcription needed for learning and memory?
A) Na+
B) K+
C) Ca2+
D) NO
Section: 08.02
Topic: Integrative functions of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: H07.08 Describe the parts of the brain involved in storage of long term memory and discuss possible mechanisms of memory consolidation.
63) In long-term potentiation dealing with memory, what regulatory protein do calcium ions bind to?
A) Kinase
B) Calmodulin
C) CREB
D) CaMKII
Section: 08.02
Topic: Integrative functions of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: H07.08 Describe the parts of the brain involved in storage of long term memory and discuss possible mechanisms of memory consolidation.
64) What is the function of CREB in long-term memory?
A) Opens Ca2+ channels
B) Addition of AMPA receptors
C) Draws more glutamate into the neuron
D) Activates genes to make proteins such as dendritic spines
Section: 08.02
Topic: Integrative functions of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.08 Describe the parts of the brain involved in storage of long term memory and discuss possible mechanisms of memory consolidation.
65) Neurogenesis in the hippocampus may be involved in learning and memory.
Section: 08.02
Topic: Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain; Neural integration in the CNS
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 2. Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.08 Describe the parts of the brain involved in storage of long term memory and discuss possible mechanisms of memory consolidation.
66) The ________ is involved in the improvement of memory when the memory has an emotional content.
A) caudate nucleus
B) substantia nigra
C) amygdaloid body
D) fornix
Section: 08.02
Topic: Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.08 Describe the parts of the brain involved in storage of long term memory and discuss possible mechanisms of memory consolidation.
67) Damage to the ________ will cause a lack of motivation and sexual desire as well as deficient cognitive functions.
A) lateral prefrontal area
B) hypothalamus
C) amygdaloid body
D) medial temporal lobe
Section: 08.02
Topic: Clinical applications of the nervous system; Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 4. Analyze
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.04 Identify the five lobes of the cerebral cortex and describe how the motor and sensory functions of the cerebrum are distributed among the lobes.; H16.02 Predict the types of problems that would occur in the body if the nervous system could not maintain homeostasis.
68) The limbic system, especially the ________ and ________, are rich in "stress hormone" receptors.
A) caudate nucleus; hippocampus
B) hippocampus; amygdaloid body
C) cingulated gyrus; amygdaloid body
D) septal nuclei; hippocampus
Section: 08.02
Topic: Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 2. Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.07 Describe the location and functions of the limbic system.
69) Damage to the orbitofrontal area of the prefrontal cortex causes ________.
A) memory deficiencies
B) cognitive deficiencies
C) severe impulsive/sociopathic behavior
D) inhibited fear response
Section: 08.02
Topic: Clinical applications of the nervous system; Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 2. Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.04 Identify the five lobes of the cerebral cortex and describe how the motor and sensory functions of the cerebrum are distributed among the lobes.; H16.02 Predict the types of problems that would occur in the body if the nervous system could not maintain homeostasis.
70) What substance can act as a retrograde messenger to increase LPT by increasing the release of glutamate from presynaptic terminals?
A) Mg2+
B) Ca2+
C) NO
D) ACh
Section: 08.02
Topic: Neural integration in the CNS
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.08 Describe the parts of the brain involved in storage of long term memory and discuss possible mechanisms of memory consolidation.
71) What substance can act as a retrograde messenger to suppress release of GABA to contribute to LTP?
A) Acetylcholine
B) Endocannabinoid
C) Carbon monoxide
D) Norepinephrine
Section: 08.02
Topic: Neural integration in the CNS
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.08 Describe the parts of the brain involved in storage of long term memory and discuss possible mechanisms of memory consolidation.
72) Damaging the diencephalon would inhibit detection of sensory stimuli.
Section: 08.03
Topic: Clinical applications of the nervous system; Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 2. Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.02 Correlate functions with each major area of the adult brain.; H16.02 Predict the types of problems that would occur in the body if the nervous system could not maintain homeostasis.
73) The majority of sensory information is relayed to the cerebrum by the ________.
A) pons
B) thalamus
C) hypothalamus
D) medulla oblongata
Section: 08.03
Topic: Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain; Neural integration in the CNS
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.02 Correlate functions with each major area of the adult brain.
74) The ________ is the dorsal diencephalon, containing the choroid plexus and the pineal gland.
A) epithalamus
B) hypothalamus
C) thalamus
D) third ventricle
Section: 08.03
Topic: Gross anatomy of the components of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: H07.01 List the five developmental regions of the brain and identify the major areas of the adult brain that arise from each region.
75) Except for the sense of ________, all sensory information is relayed through the thalamus.
A) taste
B) vision
C) balance
D) smell
Section: 08.03
Topic: Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 2. Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.02 Correlate functions with each major area of the adult brain.
76) Interpretation of auditory inputs would be most affected by ________.
A) ablation of the intralaminar nuclei of the thalamus
B) ablation of the hypothalamus
C) ablation to the medial geniculate nuclei of the thalamus
D) ablation of the lateral geniculate nuclei of the thalamus
Section: 08.03
Topic: Clinical applications of the nervous system; Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 2. Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.02 Correlate functions with each major area of the adult brain.
77) The hypothalamus does NOT ________.
A) control hunger and thirst
B) control reactions to odors
C) control body temperature
D) controls the autonomic nervous system
Section: 08.03
Topic: Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.02 Correlate functions with each major area of the adult brain.
78) Based on experimental evidence, the ________ hypothalamus acts as the body's thermostat.
A) preoptic-anterior
B) lateral
C) medial
D) supraoptic
Section: 08.03
Topic: Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.02 Correlate functions with each major area of the adult brain.
79) Releasing and inhibiting hormones are produced in the ________.
A) hypothalamus
B) anterior pituitary gland
C) pineal gland
D) posterior pituitary gland
Section: 08.03
Topic: Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain; Hormones from the hypothalamus and pituitary glands and their functions
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.02 Correlate functions with each major area of the adult brain.
80) The suprachiasmatic nuclei ________.
A) are located in the anterior hypothalamus
B) control melatonin secretion from the pineal gland
C) contain "clock cells" that have patterns which repeat about every twenty-four hours
D) All of the choices are correct.
Section: 08.03
Topic: Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.02 Correlate functions with each major area of the adult brain.
81) The liver, heart, and kidneys all have genes involved in circadian rhythm, indicating regular daily functions in metabolism.
Section: 08.03
Topic: Integrative functions of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 2. Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.02 Correlate functions with each major area of the adult brain.
82) Destruction of the superior colliculi would impact an individual's hearing.
Section: 08.04
Topic: Clinical applications of the nervous system; Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 2. Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.02 Correlate functions with each major area of the adult brain.; H16.02 Predict the types of problems that would occur in the body if the nervous system could not maintain homeostasis.
83) Ablation of the ________ in the midbrain would impair the ability to respond to sounds.
A) substantia nigra
B) medial colliculi
C) red nucleus
D) inferior colliculi
Section: 08.04
Topic: Clinical applications of the nervous system; Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 2. Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.02 Correlate functions with each major area of the adult brain.; H16.02 Predict the types of problems that would occur in the body if the nervous system could not maintain homeostasis.
84) Visual reflexes would be impaired by damage to the ________.
A) superior colliculi
B) inferior colliculi
C) red nucleus
D) medial geniculate nuclei
Section: 08.04
Topic: Clinical applications of the nervous system; Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 2. Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.08 Describe the parts of the brain involved in storage of long term memory and discuss possible mechanisms of memory consolidation.
85) What part of the mesolimbic system found in the midbrain is involved with behavioral reward?
A) Corpora quadrigemina
B) Ventral tegmental area
C) Substantia nigra
D) Nigrostriatal pathway
Section: 08.04
Topic: Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.08 Describe the parts of the brain involved in storage of long term memory and discuss possible mechanisms of memory consolidation.
86) The pons and cerebellum comprise the metencephalon.
Section: 08.04
Topic: Gross anatomy of the components of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: H07.08 Describe the parts of the brain involved in storage of long term memory and discuss possible mechanisms of memory consolidation.
87) If the pons were damaged, which deficit in cranial nerve function may be present?
A) Loss of vision
B) Difficulty swallowing
C) Inability to chew
D) Inability to protrude of tongue
Section: 08.04
Topic: Gross anatomy of the components of the brain; Structure and function of cranial nerves
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 3. Apply
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.08 Describe the parts of the brain involved in storage of long term memory and discuss possible mechanisms of memory consolidation.
88) The midbrain, thalamus, and pons are all considered part of the brainstem.
Section: 08.04
Topic: Gross anatomy of the components of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.08 Describe the parts of the brain involved in storage of long term memory and discuss possible mechanisms of memory consolidation.
89) Which brain structure contains two respiratory control centers?
A) Cerebellum
B) Epithalamus
C) Pons
D) Midbrain
Section: 08.04
Topic: Gross anatomy of the components of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.08 Describe the parts of the brain involved in storage of long term memory and discuss possible mechanisms of memory consolidation.
90) Which of the following is NOT required to coordinate movement?
A) Cerebellum
B) Hypothalamus
C) Basal nuclei
D) Motor cortex
Section: 08.04
Topic: Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain; Integrative functions of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 2. Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.08 Describe the parts of the brain involved in storage of long term memory and discuss possible mechanisms of memory consolidation.
91) The inability to reach out and touch an object with control and accuracy may result from damage to the ________.
A) pons
B) cerebrum
C) cerebellum
D) midbrain
Section: 08.04
Topic: Clinical applications of the nervous system; Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 2. Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.08 Describe the parts of the brain involved in storage of long term memory and discuss possible mechanisms of memory consolidation.
92) Ataxia is often associated with damage to the ________.
A) motor cortex
B) cerebellum
C) pyramidal tracts
D) occipital lobe
Section: 08.04
Topic: Clinical applications of the nervous system; Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.08 Describe the parts of the brain involved in storage of long term memory and discuss possible mechanisms of memory consolidation.
93) What type of cerebellar cells provide communication to other brain areas?
A) Purkinje cells
B) Reticular cells
C) Supraoptic cells
D) Pyramidal cells
Section: 08.04
Topic: Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain; Neural integration in the CNS
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.08 Describe the parts of the brain involved in storage of long term memory and discuss possible mechanisms of memory consolidation.
94) The medulla oblongata ________.
A) is continuous with the midbrain
B) contains the glossopharyngeal nuclei
C) acts only as a relay center
D) contains the nuclei of three cranial nerves
Section: 08.04
Topic: Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.08 Describe the parts of the brain involved in storage of long term memory and discuss possible mechanisms of memory consolidation.
95) Which of the following is NOT a vital function of the medulla oblongata?
A) Vasomotor control
B) Cardiac control
C) Thirst control
D) Respiratory control
Section: 08.04
Topic: Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.08 Describe the parts of the brain involved in storage of long term memory and discuss possible mechanisms of memory consolidation.
96) The right side of the brain controls motor activity on the left side of the body because nerve tracts decussate in the ________.
A) pons
B) midbrain
C) thalamus
D) medulla oblongata
Section: 08.04
Topic: Physiology of sensory and motor pathways in the brain and spinal cord
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.08 Describe the parts of the brain involved in storage of long term memory and discuss possible mechanisms of memory consolidation.
97) Which of the following RAS neurotransmitters stimulates the cerebral cortex for wakefulness?
A) Dopamine
B) GABA
C) Norepinephrine
D) Both dopamine and norepinephrine are correct.
Section: 08.04
Topic: Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: H07.09 Describe the location and functions of the reticular activating system.
98) What condition is caused by a sudden failure of the RAS?
A) Narcolepsy
B) Parkinson's disease
C) Alzheimer's disease
D) Insomnia
Section: 08.04
Topic: Clinical applications of the nervous system; Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.09 Describe the location and functions of the reticular activating system.
99) Neurons of the ventrolateral preoptic nucleus (VLPO) of the hypothalamus release ________ that promotes sleep.
A) GABA
B) Acetylcholine
C) Dopamine
D) Histamine
Section: 08.04
Topic: Division, origin, and function of parts of the brain
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H07.09 Describe the location and functions of the reticular activating system.
100) The spinal cord begins at the foramen magnum and extends to the base of the fifth lumbar vertebrae.
Section: 08.05
Topic: Anatomy of the spinal cord and spinal nerves
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: H12.02 Describe the locations and functions of the upper and lower motor neurons in a motor pathway.
101) In the spinal cord, the gray matter is arranged into ________ and the white matter is arranged into ________.
A) columns; horns
B) funiculi; tracts
C) horns; funiculi
D) tracts; funiculi
Section: 08.05
Topic: Anatomy of the spinal cord and spinal nerves
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H12.02 Describe the locations and functions of the upper and lower motor neurons in a motor pathway.
102) The spinocerebellar tract would carry information from sensory receptors to the cerebral cortex.
Section: 08.05
Topic: Physiology of sensory and motor pathways in the brain and spinal cord
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 2. Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H12.02 Describe the locations and functions of the upper and lower motor neurons in a motor pathway.
103) Sensory impulses for fine touch, precise pressures, and body movement are carried by the ________ tracts.
A) anterior spinothalamic
B) posterior spinocerebellar
C) lateral spinothalamic
D) fasciculi cuneatus and gracilis
Section: 08.05
Topic: Physiology of sensory and motor pathways in the brain and spinal cord
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H12.02 Describe the locations and functions of the upper and lower motor neurons in a motor pathway.
104) The reticulospinal tracts are the major descending pathways of the pyramidal system.
Section: 08.05
Topic: Physiology of sensory and motor pathways in the brain and spinal cord
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H12.02 Describe the locations and functions of the upper and lower motor neurons in a motor pathway.
105) Descending tracts carry motor impulses from the cerebral cortex to the spinal cord.
Section: 08.05
Topic: Physiology of sensory and motor pathways in the brain and spinal cord
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: H12.02 Describe the locations and functions of the upper and lower motor neurons in a motor pathway.
106) A positive Babinski sign in adults indicates damage to the pyramidal motor tracts.
Section: 08.05
Topic: Clinical applications of the nervous system; Physiology of sensory and motor pathways in the brain and spinal cord
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: H11.07 Propose how specific reflexes would be used in clinical assessment of nervous system function.
107) Nerve fibers of the ________ tract decussate in the spinal cord and are involved in regulating fine motor movements.
A) lateral spinothalamic
B) anterior spinothalamic
C) lateral corticospinal
D) anterior corticospinal
Section: 08.05
Topic: Physiology of sensory and motor pathways in the brain and spinal cord
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H12.03 Explain how decussation occurs in sensory and motor pathways and predict how decussation impacts the correlation of brain damage and symptoms in stroke patients.
108) A spinal cord injury occurs to the posterior spinocerebellar tract on the right side. What deficits would be expected?
A) Decreased sensory impulses from the cerebellum on the left side
B) Decreased sensory impulses to the both sides of the cerebellum
C) Decreased sensory impulses to the cerebellum on the right side
D) Decreased sensory impulses from the cerebellum on the right side
Section: 08.05
Topic: Physiology of sensory and motor pathways in the brain and spinal cord
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 4. Analyze
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H12.03 Explain how decussation occurs in sensory and motor pathways and predict how decussation impacts the correlation of brain damage and symptoms in stroke patients.
109) Most corticospinal tracts decussate in the ________.
A) midbrain
B) basal nuclei
C) medulla oblongata
D) spinal cord
Section: 08.05
Topic: Physiology of sensory and motor pathways in the brain and spinal cord
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H12.03 Explain how decussation occurs in sensory and motor pathways and predict how decussation impacts the correlation of brain damage and symptoms in stroke patients.
110) The extrapyramidal tracts ________.
A) arise in the cerebral cortex
B) always cross in the spinal cord
C) originate in the brainstem
D) are responsible for reflex generation of a Babinski sign
Section: 08.05
Topic: Physiology of sensory and motor pathways in the brain and spinal cord
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H12.03 Explain how decussation occurs in sensory and motor pathways and predict how decussation impacts the correlation of brain damage and symptoms in stroke patients.
111) The extrapyramidal tracts begin at the motor cortex of the frontal lobe and synapse in the medulla before descending the spinal cord.
Section: 08.05
Topic: Physiology of sensory and motor pathways in the brain and spinal cord
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H12.02 Describe the locations and functions of the upper and lower motor neurons in a motor pathway.
112) Which tract is NOT part of the extrapyramidal motor tracts?
A) Vestibulospinal
B) Corticospinal
C) Rubrospinal
D) Reticulospinal
Section: 08.05
Topic: Physiology of sensory and motor pathways in the brain and spinal cord
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H12.02 Describe the locations and functions of the upper and lower motor neurons in a motor pathway.
113) Damage to cranial nerve IX would impair swallowing.
Section: 08.06
Topic: Clinical applications of the nervous system; Structure and function of cranial nerves
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 2. Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H10.04 Identify the dorsal root ganglia, dorsal and ventral roots, and spinal nerves.
114) The inability to chew would be associated with damage to the ophthalmic division of the trigeminal nerve.
Section: 08.06
Topic: Clinical applications of the nervous system; Structure and function of cranial nerves
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 2. Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H10.04 Identify the dorsal root ganglia, dorsal and ventral roots, and spinal nerves.
115) A cranial nerve with only sensory fibers is the ________.
A) hypoglossal nerve
B) optic nerve
C) vagus nerve
D) trigeminal nerve
Section: 08.06
Topic: Structure and function of cranial nerves
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: H10.04 Identify the dorsal root ganglia, dorsal and ventral roots, and spinal nerves.
116) Eye movements would be compromised by damage to the ________.
A) trochlear nerve
B) vestibulocochlear nerve
C) vagus nerve
D) accessory nerve
Section: 08.06
Topic: Structure and function of cranial nerves
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 2. Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H10.04 Identify the dorsal root ganglia, dorsal and ventral roots, and spinal nerves.
117) Damage to which cranial nerve would be associated with both sensory and motor deficits?
A) VIII
B) II
C) I
D) VII
Section: 08.06
Topic: Structure and function of cranial nerves
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 3. Apply
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H10.04 Identify the dorsal root ganglia, dorsal and ventral roots, and spinal nerves.
118) Which cranial nerve is vital for the functioning of the visceral organs?
A) Abducens
B) Glossopharyngeal
C) Hypoglossal
D) Vagus
Section: 08.06
Topic: Structure and function of cranial nerves
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H10.04 Identify the dorsal root ganglia, dorsal and ventral roots, and spinal nerves.
119) Which cranial nerve is NOT involved with eye movements?
A) Optic
B) Oculomotor
C) Abducens
D) Trochlear
Section: 08.06
Topic: Structure and function of cranial nerves
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: H10.04 Identify the dorsal root ganglia, dorsal and ventral roots, and spinal nerves.
120) The facial nerve is the major sensory nerve from the face.
Section: 08.06
Topic: Structure and function of cranial nerves
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: H10.04 Identify the dorsal root ganglia, dorsal and ventral roots, and spinal nerves.
121) Which cranial nerve allows one to smile and secrete tears?
A) V
B) IX
C) XII
D) VII
Section: 08.06
Topic: Structure and function of cranial nerves
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 2. Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H10.04 Identify the dorsal root ganglia, dorsal and ventral roots, and spinal nerves.
122) Cell bodies of motor neurons are found within the dorsal root ganglia.
Section: 08.06
Topic: Anatomy of the spinal cord and spinal nerves
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: H10.04 Identify the dorsal root ganglia, dorsal and ventral roots, and spinal nerves.
123) There are ________ pairs of cranial nerves and ________ pairs of spinal nerves.
A) 15; 31
B) 31; 12
C) 12; 31
D) 12; 25
Section: 08.06
Topic: Anatomy of the spinal cord and spinal nerves; Structure and function of cranial nerves
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H10.04 Identify the dorsal root ganglia, dorsal and ventral roots, and spinal nerves.
124) If the dorsal root of a spinal nerve were to be cut, the individual would ________.
A) have no motor responses for that nerve
B) have no sensory perception from that nerve
C) have no reflexes involving that nerve
D) Both have no sensory perception from that nerve and have no reflexes involving that nerve are correct.
Section: 08.06
Topic: Anatomy of the spinal cord and spinal nerves; Physiology of sensory and motor pathways in the brain and spinal cord
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 4. Analyze
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H10.04 Identify the dorsal root ganglia, dorsal and ventral roots, and spinal nerves.
125) All cranial and spinal nerves are mixed.
Section: 08.06
Topic: Anatomy of the spinal cord and spinal nerves
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: H10.04 Identify the dorsal root ganglia, dorsal and ventral roots, and spinal nerves.
126) Which of the following spinal nerve groups is incorrect?
A) Cervical—7
B) Thoracic—12
C) Lumbar—5
D) Sacral—5
Section: 08.06
Topic: Anatomy of the spinal cord and spinal nerves
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: H10.04 Identify the dorsal root ganglia, dorsal and ventral roots, and spinal nerves.
127) Reflex arcs ________.
A) require the actions of the brain
B) do not utilize somatic motor nerves
C) generally rely on the actions of the hypothalamus
D) may have a single synapse
Section: 08.06
Topic: Reflexes and their roles in nervous system function
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: H10.04 Identify the dorsal root ganglia, dorsal and ventral roots, and spinal nerves.
128) Nerves that serve the arm come from the ________ plexus.
A) cervical
B) brachial
C) lumbar
D) sacral
Section: 08.06
Topic: Anatomy of the spinal cord and spinal nerves
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: H10.04 Identify the dorsal root ganglia, dorsal and ventral roots, and spinal nerves.
129) Nerves that innervate the muscles and skin of the leg arise from the ________.
A) sacral plexus
B) brachial plexus
C) lumbar plexus
D) Both the sacral and lumbar plexuses are correct.
Section: 08.06
Topic: Anatomy of the spinal cord and spinal nerves
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 2. Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H10.04 Identify the dorsal root ganglia, dorsal and ventral roots, and spinal nerves.
130) What is the first structure of a reflex arc?
A) Effector (muscles or glands)
B) Receptor
C) Sensory neuron
D) Motor neuron
Section: 08.06
Topic: Physiology of sensory and motor pathways in the brain and spinal cord; Reflexes and their roles in nervous system function
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H10.04 Identify the dorsal root ganglia, dorsal and ventral roots, and spinal nerves.
131) A reflex arc requires intervention from the cerebral cortex for a motor response to occur.
Section: 08.06
Topic: Reflexes and their roles in nervous system function
Bloom's: 1. Remember; 2. Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: H10.04 Identify the dorsal root ganglia, dorsal and ventral roots, and spinal nerves.
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