Human Anatomy Quiz Chapter 11

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As we go through daily life, it’s easy to take for granted each process our body goes through to get us from A to B. In this ongoing quiz, we aim to learn more about the inner workings of our bodies. What can you tell us? Take this Human Anatomy Quiz Chapter 11!

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1.

Which of the following is a major motor tract?
- A.
  
  Cauda equina
- B.
  
  Spinocerebellar
- C.
  
  Pyramidal
- D.
  
  Spinothalamic
2.

Which of the following is the best description of a motor tract?
- A.
  
  Spinothalamic tract
- B.
  
  Ascending tract
- C.
  
  Descending tract
- D.
  
  Gray matter
3.

In order to achieve spinal anesthesia, Novocain is injected into the
- A.
  
  Lateral ventricle.
- B.
  
  Central canal.
- C.
  
  Subarachnoid space.
- D.
  
  Dorsal root ganglia.
4.

A hammer strikes the Achilles tendon to elicit this stretch reflex.
- A.
  
  Babinski reflex
- B.
  
  Baroreceptor reflex
- C.
  
  Patellar tendon reflex
- D.
  
  Ankle-jerk reflex
5.

This fifth cranial nerve is a mixed nerve that detects sensations from the scalp, face, and teeth.
- A.
  
  Olfactory
- B.
  
  Facial
- C.
  
  Vestibulocochlear
- D.
  
  Trigeminal
6.

The tenth cranial nerve “wanders” outside the head area and innervates the heart and gastrointestinal systems.
- A.
  
  Trigeminal
- B.
  
  Vagus
- C.
  
  Olfactory
- D.
  
  Spinal accessory
7.

The oculomotor, trochlear, and abducens are cranial nerves that
- A.
  
  Innervate the extrinsic eye muscles (move the eyeball).
- B.
  
  Innervate the levator palpebrae superioris (lift the eyelid).
- C.
  
  Interpret sensory information from the optic nerve.
- D.
  
  Innervate the muscles of mastication.
8.

Which of the following is not descriptive of the optic nerve?
- A.
  
  Sensory
- B.
  
  Cranial nerve
- C.
  
  Move the eyeball
- D.
  
  Vision
9.

Which of the following is descriptive of cranial nerve VIII?
- A.
  
  Motor nerve
- B.
  
  Spinal nerve
- C.
  
  Vestibulocochlear
- D.
  
  Concerned with vision
10.

Which of the following is most descriptive of the phrenic nerve?
- A.
  
  Concerned with the sensation of smell
- B.
  
  Innervates the muscles of the eyeball
- C.
  
  Motor nerve supplying the diaphragm
- D.
  
  Sensory nerve concerned with balance
11.

Which of the following is least descriptive of the olfactory nerve?
- A.
  
  Sensory
- B.
  
  Concerned with the sense of smell
- C.
  
  Cranial nerve I
- D.
  
  Moves the tongue
12.

An antibiotic-induced ototoxicity damages this nerve.
- A.
  
  Cranial nerve X
- B.
  
  Facial nerve
- C.
  
  Vestibulocochlear nerve
- D.
  
  Cranial nerve II
13.

Ptosis of the eyelid and dilated and fixed pupils reflect pressure on this nerve.
- A.
  
  Optic
- B.
  
  Vagus
- C.
  
  Oculomotor
- D.
  
  Facial
14.

Which of the following is located within the spinal cavity?
- A.
  
  Cauda equina
- B.
  
  Cervical plexus
- C.
  
  Brachial plexus
- D.
  
  Vagus nerve
15.

Damage to this nerve prevents extension of the hip and flexion of the knee.
- A.
  
  Axillary
- B.
  
  Phrenic
- C.
  
  Sciatic
- D.
  
  Median cubital
16.

Damage to the common peroneal nerve causes
- A.
  
  Crutch palsy.
- B.
  
  Deafness.
- C.
  
  Footdrop.
- D.
  
  Inability to breathe.
17.

The ulnar, radial, and median nerves supply the
- A.
  
  Forearm and hand.
- B.
  
  Breathing muscles.
- C.
  
  Jaw
- D.
  
  Hip and thigh.
18.

A spinal cord injury at the level of C2 causes
- A.
  
  Hemiplegia and blindness.
- B.
  
  Paraplegia and deafness.
- C.
  
  Quadriplegia and an inability to breathe.
- D.
  
  Ptosis of the eyelid and dilated and fixed pupils.
19.

An intramuscular injection into the buttocks is given in the upper outer quadrant in an attempt to avoid injuring this nerve.
- A.
  
  Common peroneal
- B.
  
  Phrenic
- C.
  
  Femoral
- D.
  
  Sciatic
20.

The area of skin innervated by a spinal nerve is called a
- A.
  
  Plexus
- B.
  
  Tract
- C.
  
  Dermatone
- D.
  
  Gyrus
21.

In order to evaluate this cranial nerve, the person is asked to stick out the tongue, and the nurse notes any deviation in the position of the protruded tongue.
- A.
  
  Trigeminal
- B.
  
  Hypoglossal
- C.
  
  Facial
- D.
  
  Olfactory
22.

A lumbar puncture is done by inserting a needle into the
- A.
  
  Dural sinus
- B.
  
  Central canal
- C.
  
  Arachnoid villus
- D.
  
  Subarachnoid space
23.

The baroreceptor reflex controls
- A.
  
  Posture.
- B.
  
  The amount of light that enters the eye
- C.
  
  Body temperature
- D.
  
  Blood pressure
24.

The Babinski reflex is elicited by
- A.
  
  Shining light into the eyes.
- B.
  
  Tapping the patellar tendon.
- C.
  
  Tapping the Achilles’ tendon.
- D.
  
  Stroking the sole of the foot.
25.

Which word best describes the following: spinothalamic, pyramidal, corticospinal?
- A.
  
  Meninges
- B.
  
  Plexus
- C.
  
  Tracts
- D.
  
  Motortracts