Central Nervous System Anatomy Quiz

Which part of the cerebrum is responsible for initiating motor impulses?

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

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

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

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

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

What is the main function of the midbrain?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the function of the arachnoid granulations?

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

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

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

What is the function of the dural reflections?

Which of the following statements about the meninges is correct?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which condition results from a lesion of the arcuate fasciculus?

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

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

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

Which two important nuclei in the pons control respiration?

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

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

What is the primary function of the somatosensory association area?

What is the main function of the common integrative area?

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

What is the primary function of the visual association area?

What is the primary function of the auditory association area?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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