Cranial Nerves and CNS Overview

Identify cranial nerve I.

Which area takes visual information from one side of the body and conveys it to the opposite side?

Which of the following structures is not part of the central nervous system?

What gland can be observed on the ventral surface of the sheep brain?

What structure attaches the pituitary gland to the brain?

All three regions of the brain stem can be observed on the ventral surface of the brain.

The cerebellum is present on the ventral surface of the sheep brain.

Name the membranous encasement surrounding the brain.

Which of the following regions cannot be observed superficially?

Which region of the brain contains gyri and sulci?

What landmark separates the cerebrum from the cerebellum?

Which landmark divides the cerebrum in half?

The meninges consist of ___ layers.

Which of the meninges is the outer layer?

Cranial Nerves and Sensory Pathways

Cranial nerve I is the olfactory nerve, responsible for the sense of smell.
The optic chiasm is where optic nerves intersect, allowing visual information from one side of the body to be processed by the opposite side of the brain.

Central Nervous System Components

The following structures are considered parts of the central nervous system: mammillary body, optic tract, and optic chiasm. The optic nerve is not part of the central nervous system.
The pituitary gland, visible on the ventral surface of the sheep brain, is crucial for hormonal regulation and can be detached with surrounding tissues.

Brain Structures and Connections

The infundibulum connects the pituitary gland to the hypothalamus, containing axons that transport signals from the hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary.
All three brain stem regions (midbrain, pons, medulla oblongata) are observable from the brain's ventral surface.

Brain Surface and Encapsulation

The cerebellum is located on the dorsal surface and not visible ventrally.
Meninges, comprised of three layers (dura mater, arachnoid, pia mater), encase the central nervous system for protection.

Brain Internal Features

The diencephalon is the central part of the brain and is not visible externally.
The cerebral cortex contains gyri (ridges) and sulci (grooves), which increase surface area for neuronal connections.

Anatomical Landmarks

The transverse fissure separates the cerebrum from the cerebellum.
The longitudinal fissure divides the cerebrum into the right and left hemispheres, a prominent feature along the midline.

This quiz covers cranial nerves, sensory pathways, and key components of the central nervous system. You'll explore structures like the olfactory nerve, optic chiasm, and the relationship between the pituitary gland and hypothalamus. Test your understanding of brain anatomy and its functions.