Lecture 5 - Brain A+P2

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Which part of the brain stem is located directly anterior to the foramen magnum?

  • Midbrain
  • Diencephalon
  • Pons
  • Medulla oblongata (correct)

What is the function of the pia mater?

  • It is a CSF-filled space
  • It protects the brain from mechanical injury
  • It provides a layer of insulation for the brain
  • It adheres tightly to the surface of the brain (correct)

Which part of the brain is responsible for supporting the diencephalon?

  • Cerebellum
  • Cerebrum
  • Brain stem (correct)
  • Thalamus

What is the characteristic of the surface of the cerebrum?

<p>It has many folds (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brain is located in the posterior cranial fossa?

<p>Cerebellum (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outermost layer of the meninges?

<p>Dura mater (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in mechanical protection?

<p>To absorb shocks and bumps to the brain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the site of CSF production?

<p>Choroid plexus in the ventricles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of unequal CSF production and reabsorption?

<p>Hydrocephalus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ventricle is a mid-line, slit-like structure within the diencephalon?

<p>Third ventricle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of the inferior horn of the lateral ventricle?

<p>Temporal lobe (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the arachnoid villi?

<p>CSF reabsorption (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brain is divided into equal right and left hemispheres by the longitudinal fissure?

<p>Cerebrum (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure that connects the lateral ventricle to the third ventricle?

<p>Interventricular foramen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the 'seat of intelligence' in the brain?

<p>Cerebrum (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of the falx cerebri?

<p>Attached to the crista galli (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of arachnoid villi?

<p>To allow CSF into the bloodstream through one-way valves (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the body's blood supply does the brain receive?

<p>20% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which artery supplies the anterior and middle parts of the brain?

<p>Internal Carotid Artery (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Blood Brain Barrier (BBB)?

<p>To protect brain cells from harmful substances and pathogens (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary component of CSF?

<p>Water (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Falx Cerebri?

<p>To separate the 2 cerebral hemispheres (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of a breakdown of the Blood Brain Barrier (BBB)?

<p>The passage of normally restricted substances into the brain tissue is permitted (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Tentorium Cerebelli?

<p>To separate the cerebrum from the cerebellum (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of the body's oxygen consumption attributed to the brain?

<p>20% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Dura Mater?

<p>To protect the brain from mechanical injury (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the basal nuclei in the cerebrum?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the corpus callosum?

<p>Enabling communication between the right and left hemispheres (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which lobe is responsible for processing primary olfactory information?

<p>Temporal lobe (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the thalamus?

<p>Relaying sensory information to the primary sensory area (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which area of the brain is responsible for integrating and interpreting sensory information?

<p>Primary somatic sensory area (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the hypothalamus?

<p>Controlling hunger and thirst (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which lobe is responsible for processing primary auditory information?

<p>Temporal lobe (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the lentiform nucleus?

<p>Control of skeletal muscle tone (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which area of the brain is responsible for processing primary visual information?

<p>Occipital lobe (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Wernicke's area?

<p>Interpreting the meaning of speech (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the hypothalamus?

<p>To regulate body temperature and hunger (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure secretes melatonin and promotes sleepiness?

<p>Pineal gland (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the limbic system?

<p>To link conscious and unconscious functions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brain stem is involved in controlling breathing?

<p>Pons (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the decussation in the medulla oblongata?

<p>To allow right and left sides of the brain to control opposite sides of the body (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve is involved in the sensing of smell?

<p>Olfactory nerve (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the cerebellum?

<p>To coordinate movements and balance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure connects the 3rd ventricle with the 4th ventricle?

<p>Cerebral aqueduct (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the vasomotor center in the medulla oblongata?

<p>To regulate blood vessel diameter (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What would happen if the medulla oblongata is damaged?

<p>The person would die due to the loss of essential functions such as breathing and heart rate control (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve is responsible for equilibrium and balance?

<p>Vestibulocochlear Nerve (VIII) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve innervates all muscles of facial expression?

<p>Facial Nerve (VII) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve is involved in swallowing and gag reflex?

<p>Glossopharyngeal Nerve (IX) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the cochlear branch of the Vestibulocochlear Nerve?

<p>Sense of hearing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve is the longest and innervates visceral organs of the thorax and abdomen?

<p>Vagus Nerve (X) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve innervates intrinsic and extrinsic muscles of the tongue?

<p>Hypoglossal Nerve (XII) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the cerebellum?

<p>Smoothing and coordinating contractions of skeletal muscles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the loss of the ability to coordinate movements?

<p>Ataxia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many pairs of cranial nerves are there?

<p>12 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the olfactory nerve (I)?

<p>Sensory function (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve is responsible for transmitting visual information from the retina?

<p>Optic nerve (II) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the trigeminal nerve (V)?

<p>Mixed function (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve is responsible for rotating the eye laterally?

<p>Abducens nerve (VI) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the first cranial nerve, which is responsible for transmitting sensory information related to smell?

<p>Olfactory nerve (I) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of the cerebellum?

<p>Regulation of heart rate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the cranial nerves?

<p>Olfactory - S Optic - S Oculomotor - M Trochlear - M Trigeminal - B Abducens - M Facial - B Vestibulocochlear - Sensory Glossopharyngeal - Both Vagus Nerve - Both Accessory- Motor Hypoglossal - Motor</p> Signup and view all the answers

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