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The term ______ means 'toward the tail'.
caudal
Which best describes the cerebral cortex?
Surface layer of gray matter on the cerebrum
Which term refers to the connective tissue membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord?
Meninges
How many ventricles are located in the brain?
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The blood-brain barrier consists of tight junctions between which of the following?
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Which is the definition of the term 'rostral'?
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The medulla oblongata develops from which of the following?
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The pons develops from an embryonic secondary brain vesicle called the ____.
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The three-layer fibrous membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord are collectively called the _____
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Which midbrain structures mediate visual reflexes?
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Fluid-filled internal chambers of the brain are called ______.
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Which is least likely to get through the blood-brain barrier?
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Which statement about the reticular formation is true?
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The embryonic hindbrain consists of which secondary vesicles? Choose two from the list below.
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The pons develops from which region of the neural tube?
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Which embryonic brain regions develop into the forebrain?
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The ____ colliculi play an important role in visual attention and visual tracking of moving objects.
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Which structure is sometimes called the 'gateway to the cerebral cortex'?
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Name the large, C-shaped structure that contains most of the commissural tracts of the brain.
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Where is the reticular formation located?
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Which is NOT one of the five cerebral lobes?
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The portion of the cerebellum that connects the right and left cerebellar hemispheres is the ______.
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Which cerebral lobe is responsible for voluntary motor function, motivation, memory, mood, and aggression?
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The forebrain includes which of the following structures?
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Which groove in the brain separates the frontal lobe from the parietal lobe?
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Is an oval-shaped structure in the diencephalon located at the superior end of the brainstem beneath the cerebral hemispheres.
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True or false: The chief functions of the parietal lobe include voluntary motor functions, memory, mood, emotion, social judgment, and aggression.
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How many lobes are found in each of the cerebral hemispheres?
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The chief functions of the ____ lobe include voluntary motor functions, memory, mood, emotion, social judgment, and aggression.
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The ______ lobe starts at the central sulcus and extends caudally to the parieto-occipital sulcus.
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Which groove in the brain separates the parietal lobe from the occipital lobe?
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Which cerebral lobe is responsible for receiving and interpreting input from the general senses, as well as for some taste and visual processing?
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The ______ lobe contains the primary visual center of the brain.
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Where is the gray matter of the cerebrum located?
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Which are the five cerebral lobes?
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Which term refers to the range of mental processes by which knowledge is acquired and used?
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Which lobe is at the rear of the head?
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After an injury to the head, Hans cannot remember the past several years of his life. Hans has a type of amnesia called ______ amnesia.
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Which groove in the brain separates the parietal lobe from the temporal lobe?
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The ______ is where a person decides the appropriate ways to show feelings.
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Which are examples of general (aka somatosensory or somatic) senses?
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Sensory perception, thought, reasoning, judgment, learning, memory, imagination, and intuition are all examples of ______.
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Which are considered 'special senses'?
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Although it may be different in some people, the Wernicke area is usually located in which hemisphere?
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Which structures are involved with emotional feelings and memories?
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Which term refers to vision, equilibrium, hearing, taste, and smell?
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True or false: 'Cerebral lateralization' refers to the fact that one of the two cerebral hemispheres is dominant in each person.
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The primary motor cortex is located in the precentral gyrus of the ______ lobe.
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What is the function of the Wernicke area?
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Which term refers to the differences in function between the right and left sides of the cerebrum?
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Which arise from the base of the brain, exit the cranium through its foramina, and lead to muscles and sense organs in the head and neck?
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How is the hypoglossal (XII) nerve classified according to function?
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The Wernicke area is responsible for interpreting the meaning of written and spoken language. It is found within which cerebral lobe(s)?
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Most motor fibers of cranial nerves begin in which of the following?
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Which cranial nerves are purely sensory?
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How many pairs of cranial nerves are there?
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What is the name of cranial nerve I?
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What is the name of cranial nerve II?
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What is the name of cranial nerve III?
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What is the name of cranial nerve IV?
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What is the name of cranial nerve V?
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What is the name of cranial nerve VI?
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True or false: A lesion in the right side of the brainstem will usually cause a sensory or motor deficit on the left side of the head.
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Which cranial nerves are classified as predominantly motor?
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How is the trochlear nerve (cranial nerve IV) classified according to function?
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How is the abducens nerve (cranial nerve VI) classified?
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_____ nerves (cranial nerve I) pass through the cribriform plate in the roof of the nasal cavity functioning in the sense of smell.
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How many branches does the facial nerve have?
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How is the vestibulocochlear nerve (cranial nerve VIII) functionally classified?
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Which nerve transmits both sensory and motor impulses to the head, neck, and thoracic region?
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How is the facial nerve (cranial nerve VII) classified?
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What type of nerve is the vagus nerve?
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Which nerve transmits sensory signals for hearing and equilibrium?
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Which nerve sends motor signals for swallowing, and moving the head, neck, and shoulders?
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Which cranial nerve plays a major role in the control of cardiac, pulmonary, digestive, and urinary functions?
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How is the accessory (XI) nerve classified?
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Study Notes
Brain Terminology
- "Caudal" refers to the direction "toward the tail."
- "Rostral" indicates a position "toward the nose" or "higher" in a vertical orientation.
- "Meninges" are the connective tissue membranes that envelop the brain and spinal cord.
Brain Structure
- The cerebral cortex is the outer gray matter layer of the cerebrum.
- The brain contains four ventricles, which are fluid-filled internal chambers.
- The blood-brain barrier is formed by tight junctions between capillary endothelial cells.
Brain Development
- The medulla oblongata arises from the myelencephalon.
- The pons develops from the metencephalon.
Midbrain and Visual Reflexes
- Structures in the midbrain that mediate visual reflexes include the superior colliculi.
Cerebral Anatomy
- The thalamus is known as the "gateway to the cerebral cortex."
- The corpus callosum is a large, C-shaped structure that contains most commissural tracts of the brain.
- The cerebellum has a structure called the vermis connecting its left and right hemispheres.
Cerebral Lobes and Functions
- Five cerebral lobes exist: frontal, parietal, occipital, temporal, and insula.
- The frontal lobe is crucial for voluntary motor function, motivation, memory, mood, and aggression.
- The parietal lobe processes input from general senses, taste, and some visual signals.
- The occipital lobe is the primary visual center of the brain, while the temporal lobe handles auditory signals.
Cognition and Special Senses
- Cognition encompasses various mental processes such as reasoning, memory, and judgment.
- Special senses include equilibrium, smell, taste, hearing, and vision.
Cranial Nerves Overview
- There are twelve pairs of cranial nerves that emerge from the base of the brain and innervate head and neck muscles.
- Cranial nerves are classified into sensory, motor, or mixed based on their function.
- Purely sensory cranial nerves include CN I (olfactory) and CN II (optic).
Classification of Cranial Nerves
- Some cranial nerves, such as VI (abducens), XII (hypoglossal), XI (accessory), III (oculomotor), and IV (trochlear), are primarily motor.
- The facial nerve (VII) and vagus nerve (X) are classified as mixed nerves.
- The vestibulocochlear nerve (VIII) is predominantly sensory, responsible for hearing and equilibrium.
Role of Specific Cranial Nerves
- The glossopharyngeal nerve (IX) transmits both sensory and motor impulses.
- The vagus nerve is vital for regulating cardiac, pulmonary, digestive, and urinary functions.
- The accessory nerve (XI) sends motor signals for neck and shoulder movements.
Important Brain Regions
- The prefrontal cortex is involved in decision-making regarding emotional expressions.
- The Wernicke area, found in the left hemisphere, interprets written and spoken language.
Connections Between Cerebral Hemispheres
- Hemispheric lateralization describes functional differences between the left and right cerebral hemispheres.
- Retrograde amnesia affects a person's ability to remember past events after a head injury.
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This quiz covers essential terms and concepts from Chapter 14 related to the brain and cranial nerves. Test your knowledge about the structure of the cerebral cortex, the meninges, and more. Ideal for students looking to reinforce their understanding of neuroanatomy.