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Where can we find white matter in the central nervous system?

  • Cerebral cortex
  • Grey horns of spinal cord
  • Bundles of axons forming white matter pathways (correct)
  • Cerebral nuclei

    • Which of the following best describes the cerebrum?

  • It is responsible for receiving auditory impulses.
  • It is located in the posterior cranial fossa.
  • It is a single, undivided structure.
  • It consists of an outer cerebral cortex and internal cerebral white matter. (correct)

    • What is the main function of the frontal lobe of the cerebral cortex?

  • To receive taste impulses
  • To receive visual impulses
  • To receive general sensory stimuli
  • To initiate motor impulses (correct)

    • Which of the following is not one of the four main lobes of the cerebral hemisphere?

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

    What is the function of the parietal lobe of the cerebral cortex?

    <p>To receive general sensory stimuli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What separates the two cerebral hemispheres?

    <p>The longitudinal fissure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area of the precentral gyrus controls the muscles for fine movements?

    <p>The largest area that generates motor signals for hand, facial, and vocal muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of an injury to the precentral gyrus?

    <p>Motor paralysis of the contralateral side of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the precentral gyrus is supplied by branches of the anterior cerebral artery?

    <p>The part that extends over the medial cerebral surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the homunculus in relation to the precentral gyrus?

    <p>It represents the proportional distribution of motor signals in the precentral gyrus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the precentral gyrus is true?

    <p>It extends over both the medial and lateral cerebral surfaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the Periaqueductal Gray Matter (PAG) located?

    <p>Around the cerebral aqueduct</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Coordinate voluntary movements between the cerebrum and spinal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area found within the pons adds more control to respiration?

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

    What occupies the basilar sulcus on the anterior surface of the pons?

    <p>Basilar artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the gray matter organized in the pons?

    <p>As nuclei embedded in the white matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the major functional areas in the medulla responsible for?

    <p>Control of vomiting, coughing, sneezing</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Control of visual processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the reticular formation in sensory signals processing?

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

    Which system responds to stimuli, potentially disrupting the constant flow of signals?

    <p>Reticular activating system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major role of the Reticular Activating System (RAS)?

    <p>Responding to stimuli to maintain signal intensity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential characteristic of the reticular formation's structure?

    <p>It is an integral part of the brain stem with three vertical columns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name given to the space between the dura mater and the arachnoid mater?

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

    What is the primary function of the pia mater?

    <p>To tightly adhere to the neural tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the arachnoid mater?

    <p>A web-like appearance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the denticulate ligaments within the spinal cord meninges?

    <p>To suspend the spinal cord in the middle of its dural sheath</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the epidural space surrounding the spinal cord?

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

    What is the primary function of the somatosensory association area located in the parietal lobe?

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

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

    <p>Inability to recognize an object placed in the hand, known as astereognosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the visual association area located in the occipital lobe?

    <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 located on the lateral surface of the superior temporal gyrus?

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

    What is the primary function of the common integrative area located among the sensory, visual, and auditory association areas?

    <p>To redirect signals from primary areas into other parts of the brain to create thoughts and ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text describe the function of sharing different signals by an entire cerebral hemisphere?

    <p>It enables the creation of a comprehensive perception of objects or things that surround us or come into contact with the surface of our bodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the arachnoid villus or 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

    What is the primary function of the dural folds or reflections?

    <p>To separate the cranial cavity into sections by forming dural folds or reflections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the meninges is described as having a 'web-like' appearance?

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

    What is the primary function of the pia mater?

    <p>To tightly adhere to the neural tissue itself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the epidural space surrounding the spinal cord?

    <p>To provide additional protection by filling the space with fat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the basal ganglia nuclei, such as the caudate and lenticular nuclei?

    <p>To coordinate motor function and movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of nerve fibers connect different gyri of one cerebral hemisphere to the corresponding gyri of the other hemisphere?

    <p>Commissural fibers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of projectional fibers in the brain?

    <p>Internal capsule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the functional areas of the cerebral cortex is correct?

    <p>There are three major areas: primary sensory, primary motor, and association areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the association areas in the cerebral cortex?

    <p>To integrate and associate various sensory and motor information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general idea about the primary sensory areas?

    <p>The human body is equipped with different types of receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the precentral gyrus is responsible for producing motor signals for the muscles of the leg and foot?

    <p>The part that extends to the medial surface of the cerebral hemisphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consequence of an injury to the precentral gyrus?

    <p>Motor paralysis of the contralateral side of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area of the precentral gyrus is responsible for producing motor signals for the muscles of the hands, facial expression, and vocal apparatus?

    <p>The largest area of the precentral gyrus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the homunculus in relation to the precentral gyrus?

    <p>The homunculus is disproportionately divided on the surface of the precentral gyrus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the precentral gyrus extend itself across the cerebral surfaces?

    <p>It extends over the medial and lateral surfaces of the cerebral hemisphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the reticular formation in relation to sensory stimuli?

    <p>It filters out irrelevant stimuli to prevent sensory overload</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the role of the reticular formation in regulating the sleep-wake cycle?

    <p>It modulates the activity of the suprachiasmatic nucleus, the body's circadian pacemaker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the reticulospinal pathway originating from the reticular formation?

    <p>Maintenance of muscle tone and posture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do general anesthetics exert their effects on the reticular formation?

    <p>They suppress the activity of the reticular formation, leading to a state of unconsciousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the connections of the reticular formation is true?

    <p>It has widespread connections with various brain regions, including the cortex, brainstem, and spinal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the functional organization of the reticular formation?

    <p>It is a diffuse network of neurons with overlapping and interconnected functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the midbrain in the central nervous system?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following structures is located on the posterior aspect of the midbrain?

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

    Which of the following tracts is contained within the white matter of the midbrain, behind the crus cerebri?

    <p>Ascending tracts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the substantia nigra within 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 structures is described as connecting the midbrain to the pons inferiorly and the diencephalon superiorly?

    <p>The midbrain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the nuclei deep within the superior and inferior colliculi of the midbrain?

    <p>They serve as a relay center for the visual and auditory reflexes, respectively.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the meninges is described as the 'tough mother' due to its thickness?

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

    Where in the spinal cord is the subdural space mainly found?

    <p>Between the dura mater and arachnoid mater</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What are denticulate ligaments thickening of, suspending the spinal cord in its dural sheath?

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

    Which layer of the meninges is tightly adhered to the neural tissue itself?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a basic function of the nervous system?

    <p>Digesting and metabolizing nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary distinction between the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?

    <p>The CNS consists of the brain and spinal cord, while the PNS includes all other neural structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the afferent (sensory) division of the peripheral nervous system?

    <p>Transmitting impulses from peripheral organs to the CNS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the efferent (motor) division of the peripheral nervous system is correct?

    <p>It transmits impulses from the CNS to peripheral organs to cause an effect or action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following structures is NOT a part of the central nervous system?

    <p>Cranial nerves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the endocrine system in relation to the nervous system?

    <p>Maintaining homeostasis by regulating various physiological processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes the primary somatosensory area (cortex)?

    <p>It is located in the postcentral gyrus and processes sensory information from the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the primary motor area (cortex)?

    <p>To generate motor commands for voluntary movements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the organization of the primary sensory areas in the cerebral cortex?

    <p>They are organized in a specific pattern, with each area dedicated to processing a particular type of sensory information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the association areas in the cerebral cortex?

    <p>To integrate and interpret sensory information from different modalities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes the organization of the motor cortex?

    <p>The motor cortex is divided into two distinct areas: the primary motor area and the supplementary motor area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the functional organization of the primary sensory areas in the cerebral cortex?

    <p>The primary sensory areas are organized in a somatotopic manner, with different body parts represented in different regions of the cortex.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the inferior olivary nucleus in the medulla oblongata?

    <p>It serves as a relay center for proprioceptive information to the cerebellum.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the nucleus gracilis and nucleus cuneatus in the medulla oblongata?

    <p>They are associated with the posterior column-medial lemniscus pathway for relaying sensory information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the decussation of pyramids at the junction of the medulla oblongata and spinal cord?

    <p>It allows for the crossing over of the corticospinal tracts from one side of the body to the other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following cranial nerves does NOT emerge from the anterolateral surface of the medulla oblongata?

    <p>Cranial nerve VII (facial nerve)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the pyramid, an elevation on the anterior surface of the medulla oblongata?

    <p>It is formed by the pyramidal tracts, which carry motor signals from the cerebral cortex.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the olive, an elevation lateral to the pyramid on the anterior surface of the medulla oblongata?

    <p>It overlies the inferior olivary nucleus, which relays proprioceptive information to the cerebellum.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Central Nervous System (CNS)

    • The CNS consists of the brain and spinal cord, located in bony cavities.
    • The brain is divided into two subdivisions: cerebrum, cerebellum, brainstem, and diencephalon.
    • The brainstem connects the cerebrum to the spinal cord and regulates automatic behaviors required for survival.

    Brainstem

    • Acts as a passageway for ascending and descending tracts between the cerebrum and spinal cord.
    • Contains the nuclei of cranial nerves III to XII.
    • Regulates automatic behaviors required for survival, such as respiration.

    Midbrain

    • Connects the pons inferiorly and the diencephalon superiorly.
    • Anterior aspect: presents two columns, the cerebral peduncles, between which the CN III emerges.
    • Posterior aspect: four elevations, superior and inferior colliculi, which are relay centers for visual and auditory reflexes.

    Pons

    • Connects the medulla oblongata inferiorly and the midbrain superiorly.
    • Anterior surface: convex with a longitudinal sulcus, the basilar sulcus, occupied by the basilar artery.
    • Cranial nerves VI, VII, and VIII emerge from the ponto-medullary sulcus.
    • White matter: formed by ascending and descending tracts.

    Medulla Oblongata

    • Pyramidal in shape, separated from the pons by a transverse sulcus.
    • Composed of gray and white matter, with arrangement similar to the spinal cord in the inferior half.
    • Nuclei associated with cranial nerves V, VIII, IX, X, XI, and XII.
    • Functional areas: cardiovascular center, respiratory center, and centers controlling vomiting, coughing, and sneezing.

    Reticular Formation

    • A collection of nuclei running vertically throughout the brainstem.
    • Functions: control of skeletal muscle, pain modulation, control of autonomic and endocrine systems, circadian rhythms, and consciousness.
    • Receives an enormous number of sensory signals from different parts of the body, filtering out up to 99% of them.

    Cerebrum

    • Consists of an outer cerebral cortex, an internal region of cerebral white matter, and deep nuclei.
    • Divided into four main lobes: frontal, parietal, occipital, and temporal, each responsible for different aspects of brain functions.
    • Outer surface: convoluted structure with folds (gyri) and furrows (sulci).

    Meninges

    • Protective layers of the CNS: dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater.
    • Dura mater: tough outer layer, forms folds (dural folds) for venous sinuses.
    • Arachnoid mater: web-like middle layer, with arachnoid villi and granulations.
    • Pia mater: delicate/thin inner layer, tightly adhered to neural tissue.

    Ventricular System

    • Produces and circulates cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) throughout the CNS.
    • CSF: clear, colorless fluid that cushions and protects the CNS.

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