Central Nervous System Anatomy Quiz
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Which part of the cerebrum is responsible for initiating motor impulses?

  • Parietal lobe
  • Frontal lobe (correct)
  • Occipital lobe
  • Temporal lobe

    • Where can white matter pathways that facilitate communication between the two cerebral hemispheres be found?

  • Corpus callosum (correct)
  • Spinal pathways
  • Gray horns of the spinal cord
  • Peripheral nerves

    • Which of the following lobes is responsible for receiving visual impulses?

  • Frontal lobe
  • Temporal lobe
  • Occipital lobe (correct)
  • Parietal lobe

    • Which part of the central nervous system contains the gray matter of the spinal cord?

    <p>Gray horns of the spinal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of nervous tissue is responsible for the transmission of signals within the central nervous system?

    <p>Bundles of axons forming white matter pathways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the cerebrum is responsible for receiving general sensory stimuli?

    <p>Parietal lobe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the midbrain?

    <p>It regulates automatic behaviors required for survival, such as respiration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two columns on the anterior aspect of the midbrain called?

    <p>The cerebral peduncles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four elevations on the posterior aspect of the midbrain called?

    <p>The superior and inferior colliculi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the nuclei deep in the colliculi?

    <p>They are a relay center for the visual and auditory reflexes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following nuclei is associated with the rubrospinal tract as part of the extrapyramidal pathways?

    <p>The red nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the substantia nigra in the midbrain?

    <p>It is functionally linked to the basal ganglia regulating voluntary movements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of the reticular formation?

    <p>Language processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the reticular activating system (RAS)?

    <p>To selectively direct sensory signals to the cerebral cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a functional area of the medulla?

    <p>Motor control center</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the reticular formation in preventing sensory overload?

    <p>To filter out up to 99% of incoming sensory signals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the meninges is directly adhered to the neural tissue?

    <p>Pia mater</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the arachnoid granulations?

    <p>To allow cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to move from the subarachnoid space into the venous circulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the reticular formation is TRUE?

    <p>It consists of nuclei organized into three columns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of the reticular formation?

    <p>Processing of visual information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which space is filled with fat for additional protection of the spinal cord?

    <p>Epidural space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the dural reflections?

    <p>To separate the cranial cavity into sections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the meninges is correct?

    <p>The arachnoid mater is named for its 'web-like' appearance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the clear fluid that flows through the ventricular system?

    <p>Serving as nutrient delivery and waste removal system for the brain tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) absorbed after it performs its role within the central nervous system (CNS)?

    <p>Venous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ventricle of the brain is responsible for the flow of CSF through the cerebral aqueduct?

    <p>Fourth ventricle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the Circle of Willis in relation to blood supply?

    <p>Providing collateral circulation to the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the Blood Supply of the Cerebral Hemispheres primarily from?

    <p>Middle Cerebral Artery (MCA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area is responsible for generating motor signals for the vocal apparatus?

    <p>Broca's Area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of aphasia results from damage to Wernicke's Area?

    <p>Receptive/Sensory/Wernicke's Aphasia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which white matter tract connects Broca's and Wernicke's areas?

    <p>Arcuate Fasciculus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the association areas in relation to the primary areas?

    <p>Connect to Primary Areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A person with Broca's aphasia understands speech but cannot:

    <p>Speak</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition results from a lesion of the arcuate fasciculus?

    <p>Conduction Aphasia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the midbrain is responsible for the production of natural painkillers?

    <p>The Periaqueductal Gray Matter (PAG)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cranial nerves emerge from the ponto-medullary sulcus of the pons?

    <p>Cranial nerves VI, VII, and VIII</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the pontine nuclei in the pons?

    <p>To relay motor pathways between the cerebrum and cerebellum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two important nuclei in the pons control respiration?

    <p>Pneumotaxic and apneustic area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the white matter in the pons?

    <p>To carry ascending and descending tracts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the relationship between the pons and other parts of the brain is correct?

    <p>The pons is related to the cerebellum, medulla oblongata, and midbrain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the somatosensory association area?

    <p>To integrate and interpret general sensations, such as shape, texture, and weight.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the common integrative area?

    <p>To redirect signals it receives from primary areas into other parts of the brain, where it generally creates thoughts and ideas that we understand and then voluntarily look for the most appropriate responses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main consequence of a lesion in the somatosensory association area?

    <p>Difficulty recognizing objects placed in the hand, a condition known as astereognosis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the visual association area?

    <p>To give meaning and interpretation to what we see.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the auditory association area?

    <p>To enable us to interpret the sounds we hear and give them meaning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the common integrative area interact with the primary sensory, visual, and auditory areas?

    <p>It redirects the signals it receives from the primary areas into other parts of the brain, where it generally creates thoughts and ideas that we understand and then voluntarily look for the most appropriate responses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the meninges suspends the spinal cord in the middle of its dural sheath?

    <p>Pia mater</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the epidural space surrounding the dura mater of the spinal cord?

    <p>Contains fat, connective tissue, and blood vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which meningeal layer is avascular, consisting of collagen and elastic fibers?

    <p>Arachnoid mater</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) found within the meningeal layers?

    <p>Subarachnoid space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the dural sleeve surrounding the spinal cord?

    <p>Provides attachment points for the spinal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes the location and composition of white matter in the central nervous system?

    <p>White matter comprises bundles of axons forming pathways that facilitate communication within the CNS.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes the composition and function of the cerebrum?

    <p>The cerebrum comprises the cerebral cortex, internal white matter, and deep nuclei, with each region contributing to various brain functions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes the location and function of the insula?

    <p>The insula is a small, hidden portion of the cerebral cortex deep to the lateral sulcus, involved in processing taste impulses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes the location and function of the cerebral lobes?

    <p>The cerebral hemispheres are divided into four main lobes: frontal, parietal, occipital, and temporal, each responsible for specific brain functions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes the structure and appearance of the cerebral cortex?

    <p>The outer surface of the cerebral cortex is highly convoluted, with folds (gyri) separated by furrows (sulci).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes the location and function of the longitudinal fissure?

    <p>The longitudinal fissure is a deep groove within the cerebral cortex, responsible for separating the left and right cerebral hemispheres.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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