21 Questions
What is the role of the hypothalamus in the limbic system?
It regulates autonomic and endocrine functions
Which lobe of the cerebral hemispheres is responsible for language formation?
Frontal lobe
What is the function of the extrapyramidal system?
It modifies motor function
What is the function of the midbrain in the brainstem?
Consciousness
Which artery supplies arterial blood to the anterior two-thirds of the spinal cord?
Artery of Adamkiewicz
Which cranial nerve nuclei are located in the brainstem?
III to XII
What percentage of people have a 'complete' Circle of Willis?
Less than 50%
What is the primary function of the thalamus in the brain?
Sensory and motor relay station
Which of the following structures is NOT part of the extrapyramidal system?
Primary motor cortex
What is the function of the limbic system in the brain?
Cognitive function, memory consolidation, emotional responses
Which lobe of the cerebral hemispheres is responsible for gross motor function?
Frontal lobe
What is the function of the lateral spinothalamic tracts in the spinal cord?
Sensory relay of pain and temperature
What is the function of the arachnoid villi and granulations in the brain?
Reabsorption of cerebrospinal fluid into dural venous sinuses
Which of the following is NOT a condition associated with dysfunction of the extrapyramidal system?
Aphasia
Which part of the brain is responsible for language acquisition?
Wernicke area
Which of the following is NOT a component of the limbic system?
Thalamus
Which structure is responsible for processing proprioceptive input and axial posture?
Cerebellum
Which artery supplies the posterior cerebral arteries with blood?
Posterior communicating artery
Which of the following is NOT a structure of the extrapyramidal system?
Primary motor cortex
Which area of the brain is responsible for gross motor function?
Primary motor cortex
Which of the following is NOT a function of the hypothalamus?
Language acquisition
Test your knowledge of neuroanatomy with this quiz on the central nervous system (CNS), brain anatomy, and the four lobes of the cerebral hemispheres. Explore the organization of the CNS, including the brain and spinal cord, and learn about the diencephalon, thalamus, and hypothalamus. Discover the eloquent cortical areas responsible for gross motor function and language, as well as the primary somatosensory cortex, which lies adjacent to... Take this quiz and
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