BDS2: Brainstem & Cranial Nerves

Which nucleus is responsible for transmitting painful sensations from the face to the thalamus?

Which tract is responsible for transmitting sensory information from the face to the thalamus?

Which cranial nerve is responsible for innervating the muscles of facial expression?

What is the result of an upper motor neuron lesion affecting the facial muscles?

Which gland is NOT innervated by the facial nerve?

What is the result of a lower motor neuron lesion affecting the facial nerve?

What is the primary function of the reticular formation in the brainstem?

Which cranial nerve is responsible for transmitting special sensory information related to the sense of smell?

What is the main function of the substantia nigra in the brainstem?

Which cranial nerve is responsible for transmitting motor signals to the superior oblique muscle?

What is the function of the mesencephalic nucleus of the trigeminal nerve?

What is the primary function of the vagus nerve (C.X)?

What type of palsy is caused by lesions involving the motor facial nucleus or facial nerve in pons, cranial cavity, middle cavity or on its course of peripheral distribution?

What is the function of the cochlear branch of the vestibulocochlear nerve?

Which nerve is responsible for monitoring blood pCO2 and [H+] levels?

What is the function of the parasympathetic component of the vagus nerve?

Which nerve is responsible for the innervation of the muscles associated with shoulder and head movement?

What is the characteristic of the vagus nerve?

Which cranial nerve is responsible for the modulation of phonation?

What is the primary function of the nucleus ambiguus?

Which of the following statements about the brainstem is FALSE?

What is the primary function of the nucleus tractus solitarius?

Which cranial nerve exits from the ventral surface of the CNS?

What is the significance of cranial nerve testing?

Which part of the brainstem plays a vital life-supporting role?

Which cranial nerve is responsible for transmitting special sensory information related to the sense of taste?

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

Which nucleus is responsible for transmitting information related to mastication?

Which cranial nerve is responsible for innervating the muscles of facial expression?

Which part of the brainstem is responsible for chemoreception?

Which cranial nerve is responsible for monitoring balance, position, and movement?

What is the function of the visceral sensory component of the glossopharyngeal nerve?

Which cranial nerve has a parasympathetic component that regulates heart rate and gastrointestinal motility?

What is the primary function of the spinal accessory nerve?

Which cranial nerve is responsible for transmitting special sensory information related to hearing?

What is the characteristic of the vagus nerve?

What is the primary function of the trigeminal nerve?

What is the difference between an upper motor neuron (UMN) lesion and a lower motor neuron (LMN) lesion affecting the facial muscles?

Which nucleus is responsible for transmitting special sensory information from the anterior 2/3 of the tongue?

What is the result of a lesion affecting the corticobulbar fibers?

Which structure is responsible for transmitting motor signals to the muscles of facial expression?

What is the function of the parasympathetic component of the facial nerve?

What is the primary function of the nucleus ambiguus?

What is the significance of the 12 pairs of cranial nerves?

What is the primary function of the brainstem?

What is the characteristic of the cranial nerves that exit/enter the brainstem?

What is the significance of the nucleus tractus solitarius?

What is the significance of cranial nerve testing?

What event triggers the formation of the neural plate during embryonic development?

What is the primary component of the mantle layer in the neural tube?

What is the result of the failure of the anterior neuropore to close during embryonic development?

What are the three primary vesicles that form from the cranial end of the neural tube?

What is the function of the ependymal layer in the neural tube?

What is the derivative of the metencephalon in the adult brain?

What is the primary function of the parietal lobe?

What is the purpose of the corpus callosum?

What is the main characteristic of the cerebral cortex?

What is the main function of the temporal lobe?

What is the purpose of the internal capsule?

What is the primary function of the limbic system?

What is the main function of the frontal lobe?

Which structure connects the hippocampus to the mammillary bodies?

What is the shape of the lentiform nucleus?

What is the function of the basal ganglia?

What is the location of the hippocampus?

What is the collective group of interconnected nuclei located within the subcortical region at the base of forebrain?

Which meningeal layer lies immediately below the skull and acts as a mechanically protective covering?

What is the primary function of the pia mater?

What is the purpose of the meningeal partitions?

Which meningeal partition separates the two cerebral hemispheres?

What type of tissue makes up the arachnoid mater?

What is the relationship between the pia mater and the surface of the brain/spinal cord?

What is the name of the partition between the cerebellar hemispheres?

What is the name of the sinus that receives blood from the brain and drains into the internal jugular vein?

What is the name of the bony structure that the upper margin of the falx cerebri attaches to?

What is the function of the petrosal sinuses?

What is the name of the partition that sits between the occipital lobes and cerebellar hemispheres?

What is the result of a lack of valves along the veins of the face and the cavernous sinus?

What is the result of the failure of the anterior neuropore to close during embryonic development?

What is the primary component of the mantle layer in the neural tube?

What is the result of the failure of the posterior neural tube to close during embryonic development?

What is the origin of the cerebellum?

What is the function of the ependymal layer in the neural tube?

What is the primary component of the notochord?

Which structure is responsible for mediating higher cognitive processes such as attention, memory, and planning?

What is the function of the fornix in relation to the hippocampus?

What is the unique shape of the lentiform nucleus?

In which region of the brain is the basal ganglia located?

What is the function of the hippocampus in relation to memory?

What is the anatomical feature of the caudate nucleus?

What is the location of the hypothalamus in relation to the optic chiasm and mammillary bodies?

What are the three regions of the brainstem that contain cranial nerves nuclei?

What are the two main components of the cerebellum?

What is the main function of the meninges?

What connects the forebrain to the spinal cord?

What is the main function of the cerebellum?

What is the name of the system that comprises one midline, two lateral, a 3rd and 4th ventricles?

Where is cerebrospinal fluid reabsorbed from the ventricles?

What type of hemorrhage occurs when veins in the subdural space rupture?

What is the result of trauma to the skull that leads to bleeding between the dura mater and skull?

What is the name of the passageway that connects the 3rd ventricle to the 4th ventricle?

What is the name of the sinus that is located in the midline of the brain?

Which part of the brain is situated around the third ventricle?

What is the primary role of the hypothalamus?

Which structure connects the two hemispheres of the brain?

What is the location of the lentiform nucleus in relation to the caudate nucleus?

What is the function of the thalamus?

Which structure is responsible for producing melatonin?