Chapter 6 Physiology Quiz

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The central nervous system in the human body is made up of the brain and spinal cord. The mind is the center of our thoughts, the interpreter of our external environment. Below is a quiz on physiology. It is perfectly centered on the central nervous system and its functions. Take it up and see if you should review chapter 6.

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  • 2. 

    Composed of the midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "brain stem" or "the brain stem" or "brainstem" or "the brainstem". The brain stem is composed of the midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata. It is responsible for many vital functions such as regulating breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure. It also serves as a pathway for nerve signals traveling between the brain and the rest of the body.

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  • 3. 

    Damage to the Primary Motor Cortex destroys what?

    • Movement

    • Feeling

    Correct Answer
    A. Movement
    Explanation
    Damage to the Primary Motor Cortex destroys movement. The Primary Motor Cortex is responsible for initiating and controlling voluntary movements in the body. It sends signals to the muscles to execute specific actions. Damage to this area can result in paralysis or difficulty in coordinating movements, leading to a loss of the ability to move certain body parts or perform complex movements.

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  • 4. 

    Gray, wrinkled, globular organ that has the consistency of jello. It weighs about 3.5 pounds and is found to be larger in the male than in the female

    Correct Answer
    the brain
    brain
    Explanation
    The given description of a gray, wrinkled, globular organ that weighs about 3.5 pounds and is larger in males than females matches the characteristics of the brain. The brain is a vital organ responsible for controlling and coordinating various functions in the body. It is composed of soft tissue and has a wrinkled appearance due to its folded structure. The weight difference between males and females is also a known fact about the brain. Therefore, the correct answer is the brain.

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  • 5. 

    Helps to supply the brain with oxygen and removes neuron metabolic waste like carbon dioxide

    Correct Answer
    CSF
    cerebrospinal fluid
    cerebrospinal
    Explanation
    Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a clear, colorless fluid that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord. It helps to supply the brain with oxygen by carrying nutrients and removing waste products such as carbon dioxide. CSF also acts as a cushion, providing mechanical protection to the brain from external forces. Additionally, it helps to regulate the pressure around the brain and spinal cord, maintaining a stable environment for proper neuronal functioning.

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  • 6. 

    The bulging brain stem region between the midbrain and medulla oblongata which forms the anterior wall of the fourth ventricle

    Correct Answer
    pons
    Explanation
    The pons is a bulging region located between the midbrain and medulla oblongata. It forms the anterior wall of the fourth ventricle in the brainstem. The pons plays a crucial role in relaying signals between various parts of the brain, coordinating movement, and regulating sleep and arousal. It also contains important cranial nerve nuclei that control facial expressions, swallowing, and hearing. Overall, the pons is a vital structure in the brainstem responsible for many essential functions.

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  • 7. 

    Caused by the feet of astrocytes that wrap around the brain capillaries

    Correct Answer
    blood-brain barrier
    blood brain barrier
    Explanation
    The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is a protective mechanism in the brain that prevents harmful substances from entering the central nervous system. It is formed by the feet of astrocytes, a type of brain cell, that wrap around the brain capillaries. These astrocytes create a physical and chemical barrier that selectively allows certain molecules to pass through while blocking others. The correct answer, "blood-brain barrier," refers to this protective barrier in the brain. The alternative answer, "blood brain barrier," is simply a variation in the wording but still refers to the same concept.

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  • 8. 

    Located on the bottom of the parietal lobe. Receives sensory input from the toungue's taste buds and is involved in the sense of taste

    • Somatosensory association cortex

    • Gustatory cortex

    • Visual cortex

    • Olfactory cortex

    Correct Answer
    A. Gustatory cortex
    Explanation
    The gustatory cortex is the correct answer because it is located on the bottom of the parietal lobe and is responsible for receiving sensory input from the tongue's taste buds. It is involved in the sense of taste. The somatosensory association cortex is involved in processing sensory information from the skin and other body parts, not specifically related to taste. The visual cortex is responsible for processing visual information, while the olfactory cortex is responsible for processing information related to smell.

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  • 9. 

    The fluid that forms a liquid cushion inside and outside of the brain; helps the brain to float so that it doesn't crush itself. Also, cushions the brain and spinal cord from trauma.

    Correct Answer
    CSF
    cerebrospinal fluid
    cerebrospinal
    Explanation
    Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is the fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, forming a liquid cushion. It helps to protect the brain and spinal cord from trauma by acting as a shock absorber. The CSF also allows the brain to float, preventing it from crushing itself under its own weight. This fluid is essential for maintaining the proper functioning and protection of the central nervous system.

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  • 10. 

    The cerebral cortex is composed of __________ which is neurons and unmyelinated fibers

    • White matter

    • Gray matter

    Correct Answer
    A. Gray matter
    Explanation
    The correct answer is gray matter. The cerebral cortex is made up of gray matter, which consists of neurons and unmyelinated fibers. Gray matter is responsible for processing and integrating information in the brain, while white matter, which is composed of myelinated fibers, serves to connect different regions of gray matter.

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  • 11. 

    Each hemisphere is responsible for the sensory and motor activities of the same side of the body

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The given statement is false. Each hemisphere of the brain is responsible for the sensory and motor activities of the opposite side of the body. This is known as contralateral control. For example, the left hemisphere controls the right side of the body, and vice versa. This is due to the crossing over of nerve fibers in the brainstem.

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  • 12. 

    The motor speech area which is located at the base of the premotor cortex on the left cerebral hemisphere. This area contains the learned muscle movement programming needed to form the spoken word (controls the muscles used in speech)

    • Broca's Area

    • Wernicke's Area

    Correct Answer
    A. Broca's Area
    Explanation
    Broca's Area is the correct answer because it is the motor speech area located in the left cerebral hemisphere. It is situated at the base of the premotor cortex and is responsible for controlling the muscles used in speech. This area contains the learned muscle movement programming required to form spoken words. Wernicke's Area, on the other hand, is responsible for language comprehension and is located in the temporal lobe.

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  • 13. 

    The outer membrane; attaches the brain to the skull and prevents the brain from moving around in the skull

    • Arachnoid

    • Pia Mater

    • Dura Mater

    • Lateral Ventricles

    Correct Answer
    A. Dura Mater
    Explanation
    The dura mater is the correct answer because it is the tough outer membrane that covers and protects the brain. It attaches the brain to the skull, providing stability and preventing the brain from moving around inside the skull. The dura mater acts as a protective barrier, shielding the brain from potential damage or injury.

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  • 14. 

    The visual cortex is located in the parietal lobe

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    in the occipital lobe

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  • 15. 

    It lies below the thalamus and forms the floor of the third ventricle. It is the main visceral center of the body

    • Thalamus

    • Hypothalamus

    • Epithalamus

    Correct Answer
    A. Hypothalamus
    Explanation
    The hypothalamus is located below the thalamus and forms the floor of the third ventricle. It is known as the main visceral center of the body because it plays a crucial role in regulating various bodily functions, such as body temperature, hunger, thirst, sleep, and hormone production. It also controls the release of hormones from the pituitary gland, making it an essential part of the endocrine system.

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  • 16. 

    CSF is formed by the ________________ cells of the choroid plexuses (a cluster of capillaries) from blood plasma

    Correct Answer
    ependymal
    ependymal cells
    Explanation
    The correct answer is ependymal cells. Ependymal cells are responsible for the production of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the choroid plexuses. These cells line the ventricles of the brain and are involved in the filtration and secretion of CSF. CSF is formed by these ependymal cells as they filter the blood plasma and remove waste products, creating a clear and nutrient-rich fluid that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord.

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  • 17. 

    It is continuous with the third ventricle and central canal of the spinal cord, and it has openings with the subarachnoid space which is a fluid-filled space surrounding the brain (CSF)

    Correct Answer
    fourth ventricle
    fourth
    fourth ventrical
    Explanation
    The fourth ventricle is a fluid-filled cavity in the brain that is continuous with the third ventricle and the central canal of the spinal cord. It has openings that connect it to the subarachnoid space, which is a fluid-filled space surrounding the brain. These openings allow cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to flow in and out of the fourth ventricle.

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  • 18. 

    The cerebral white matter underlies the cerebral cortex's gray matter. Composed mostly of myelinated fibers bundled into large nerve tracts that allow communication between the cerebral areas and between the cerebral cortex and lower CNS centers. These tracts are classified based on the direction they run

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement is true. The cerebral white matter is located beneath the cerebral cortex's gray matter. It is primarily composed of myelinated fibers that are organized into large nerve tracts. These tracts facilitate communication between different areas of the cerebral cortex as well as between the cerebral cortex and lower centers of the central nervous system. The tracts in the cerebral white matter are classified based on the direction in which they run.

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  • 19. 

    The middle membrane which is a thin, vascular, web-like membrane. Under this is the space which contains cerebrospinal fluid and blood vessels

    • Dura Mater

    • Pia Mater

    • Lateral Ventricles

    • Arachnoid

    Correct Answer
    A. Arachnoid
    Explanation
    The middle membrane described in the question is the arachnoid. The arachnoid is a thin, vascular, web-like membrane that is located between the dura mater and the pia mater. It forms the middle layer of the meninges, which are the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. The space beneath the arachnoid is known as the subarachnoid space, which contains cerebrospinal fluid and blood vessels. Therefore, the correct answer is Arachnoid.

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  • 20. 

    The inner most membrane that covers the brain which is composed of delicate connective tissue; tears easily; transparent

    • Dura Mater

    • Pia Mater

    • Arachnoid

    • Lateral Ventricles

    Correct Answer
    A. Pia Mater
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Pia Mater. The Pia Mater is the innermost membrane that covers the brain. It is composed of delicate connective tissue that tears easily and is transparent.

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  • 21. 

    The more sensitive the body part is the larger its area on the sensory cortex.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement is true because the sensory cortex is responsible for processing sensory information from different parts of the body. The amount of space allocated to a specific body part in the sensory cortex is proportional to the level of sensitivity of that body part. This means that body parts that are more sensitive, such as the lips or fingertips, will have larger areas in the sensory cortex compared to less sensitive body parts.

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  • 22. 

    The arachnoid has _______ which are specialized arachnoid projections that protrude into the dura mater and into the dural sinuses where the CSF is absorbed into the venous blood

    Correct Answer
    arachnoid villi
    villi
    vili
    Explanation
    Arachnoid villi are specialized projections of the arachnoid mater that extend into the dura mater and dural sinuses. These villi play a crucial role in the absorption of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) into the venous blood. They act as one-way valves, allowing CSF to flow from the subarachnoid space into the venous sinuses, maintaining the balance of CSF production and absorption. The correct answer options, "arachnoid villi," "villi," and "vili," all refer to the same anatomical structures.

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  • 23. 

    Located in the anterior frontal lobe. It is involved in personality, thought, motivation, and intelligence and in abstract thought, judgement, planning, persistence, caring attitude, and conscience

    • Affective language areas

    • General interpretation area

    • Prefrontal cortex

    Correct Answer
    A. Prefrontal cortex
    Explanation
    The prefrontal cortex is the correct answer because it is located in the anterior frontal lobe and is responsible for various cognitive functions such as personality, thought, motivation, and intelligence. It is also involved in abstract thought, judgement, planning, persistence, caring attitude, and conscience.

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  • 24. 

    Inferior portion of the brain stem and is connected with the spinal cord

    • Midbrain

    • Pons

    • Medulla oblongata

    Correct Answer
    A. Medulla oblongata
    Explanation
    The medulla oblongata is the correct answer because it is the inferior portion of the brain stem and is connected with the spinal cord. It is responsible for controlling vital functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure. It also plays a role in reflexes such as coughing, sneezing, and swallowing.

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  • 25. 

    Protective connective tissue membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord

    • Blood-brain barrier

    • Cerebrospinal fluid

    • Meninges

    • Skull

    Correct Answer
    A. Meninges
    Explanation
    The meninges are protective connective tissue membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. They provide a barrier between the central nervous system and the surrounding structures, helping to protect and support the delicate neural tissue. The meninges consist of three layers: the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater. They help to cushion the brain and spinal cord, absorb shocks, and provide nutrients and oxygen to the neural tissue. The meninges also play a role in the production and circulation of cerebrospinal fluid, which further helps to protect and nourish the central nervous system.

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  • 26. 

    Located dorsal to the pons and medulla oblongata. It is involved in precise timing and coordinated movements of the skeletal muscles.

    • Cerebral Hemisphere

    • Cerebellum

    • Cerebrum

    • Frontal Lobe

    Correct Answer
    A. Cerebellum
    Explanation
    The correct answer is the cerebellum. The cerebellum is located dorsal to the pons and medulla oblongata. It is responsible for precise timing and coordinated movements of the skeletal muscles. It plays a crucial role in maintaining balance, posture, and coordination. Unlike the cerebrum, which is responsible for higher cognitive functions, the cerebellum primarily focuses on motor control and muscle coordination.

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  • 27. 

    Protects the brain from harmful substances in the blood ( amino acids and hormones that act as neurotransmitters) and helps the brain to maintain a stable brain environment

    Correct Answer
    blood-brain barrier
    blood brain barrier
    Explanation
    The blood-brain barrier is a protective mechanism that prevents harmful substances such as amino acids and hormones from entering the brain from the blood. It acts as a filter, allowing only essential nutrients and oxygen to pass through to maintain a stable brain environment. This barrier is crucial for maintaining the proper functioning of the brain and protecting it from potential damage caused by harmful substances.

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  • 28. 

    Located on the medial temporal lobe. Receives input from the nose and allows the sense of smell or the detection of odors

    • Somatosensory association cortex

    • Gustatory cortex

    • Visual cortex

    • Olfactory cortex

    Correct Answer
    A. Olfactory cortex
    Explanation
    The olfactory cortex is located on the medial temporal lobe and is responsible for receiving input from the nose. It allows us to sense smell and detect odors.

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  • 29. 

    Surrounded by the cerebral hemispheres. It is made up of the thalamus, hypothalamus, and epithalamus which form the walls, floor, and roof of the third ventricle

    Correct Answer
    diencephalon
    diencaphalon
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "diencephalon". The diencephalon is a part of the brain that is surrounded by the cerebral hemispheres. It is made up of the thalamus, hypothalamus, and epithalamus, which form the walls, floor, and roof of the third ventricle. "Diencaphalon" is not a correct term and does not exist in anatomy.

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  • 30. 

    Forms the roof of the third ventricle. Contains the pineal gland which controls the biological clock and the choroid plexus that produces cerebrospinal fluid

    • Thalamus

    • Hypothalamus

    • Epithalamus

    Correct Answer
    A. Epithalamus
    Explanation
    The epithalamus is the correct answer because it forms the roof of the third ventricle. It contains the pineal gland, which is responsible for controlling the biological clock and regulating sleep patterns. Additionally, the epithalamus houses the choroid plexus, which produces cerebrospinal fluid that helps protect and nourish the brain.

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  • 31. 

    Located in the frontal lobe. It is involved in the control of motor functions in the brain

    • Association areas

    • Sensory areas

    • Motor areas

    • Affective language areas

    Correct Answer
    A. Motor areas
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "motor areas" because the statement mentions that it is involved in the control of motor functions in the brain. The frontal lobe is known to contain motor areas responsible for planning, initiating, and executing voluntary movements. These motor areas receive input from other parts of the brain and send signals to the muscles, allowing us to perform various motor functions.

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  • 32. 

    The primary visual cortex receives the sensory input from the __________. The association are interprets the visual stimulus and helps us to identify objects from our past visual experience.

    • Pupil

    • Ocular lens

    • Retina

    • Cornea

    Correct Answer
    A. Retina
    Explanation
    The primary visual cortex receives the sensory input from the retina. The retina is the innermost layer of the eye that contains the light-sensitive cells called photoreceptors. These photoreceptors convert light into electrical signals, which are then transmitted to the primary visual cortex via the optic nerve. The association area, located in the brain, interprets the visual stimulus and helps us identify objects based on our past visual experiences.

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  • 33. 

    Located on the posterior temporal lobe of the left (usually) hemisphere. It is the speech center because it receives information from the visual and auditory association cortices (surrounding it) and it comprehends both written and spoken language. 

    • Broca's area

    • Wernicke's area

    Correct Answer
    A. Wernicke's area
    Explanation
    Wernicke's area is located on the posterior temporal lobe of the left hemisphere. It is considered the speech center because it receives information from the visual and auditory association cortices that surround it. This area is responsible for comprehending both written and spoken language.

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  • 34. 

    Regulates the autonomic nervous system's activities, controls emotional response and behavior by receiving the sensory input of pain, fear, rage and pleasure. Body Temperature regulation, regulation of: food uptake, water balance and thirst, sleep-wake cycles. Control of endocrine system functioning. It produces the releasing factor that stimulates the releasing anterior pituitary gland hormones and produces the hormones ADH and oxytocin

    • Thalamus

    • Hypothalamus

    • Epithalamus

    Correct Answer
    A. Hypothalamus
    Explanation
    The hypothalamus is responsible for regulating the autonomic nervous system's activities, controlling emotional responses and behavior by receiving sensory input, and regulating various bodily functions such as body temperature, food uptake, water balance, thirst, and sleep-wake cycles. It also controls the functioning of the endocrine system, producing releasing factors that stimulate the anterior pituitary gland hormones and producing hormones such as ADH and oxytocin. Therefore, the hypothalamus is the correct answer.

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  • 35. 

    Monitor and analyzes somatic sensory input to determine size, space, texture, and part relationships

    Correct Answer
    Somatosensory association area
    somatosensory
    Somatosensory association
    Explanation
    The somatosensory association area is responsible for monitoring and analyzing somatic sensory input to determine various aspects such as size, space, texture, and part relationships. This area integrates information from the primary somatosensory cortex and other sensory areas to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the body's sensory experiences. The terms "somatosensory" and "Somatosensory association" are related to this function, but they do not specifically refer to the area itself.

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  • 36. 

    Also called the gnostic area which is found on the left temporal lobe where the temporal, parietal, and occipital lobes meet. It receives input from the sensory association area and lower brain centers.

    • Affective language areas

    • General interpretation area

    • Prefrontal cortex

    Correct Answer
    A. General interpretation area
    Explanation
    The given correct answer is "general interpretation area". This area, also known as the gnostic area, is located on the left temporal lobe where the temporal, parietal, and occipital lobes meet. It is responsible for receiving input from the sensory association area and lower brain centers, allowing for the interpretation and understanding of sensory information.

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  • 37. 

    The cerebral hemispheres and cerebellum are organized into and outer cortex of ________ which is nerve bodies and an inner layer of ____________ in which are deeply embedded basal nuclei of gray matter

    • White matter; gray matter

    • Gray matter; white matter

    • Gray matter; gray matter

    • White matter; white matter

    Correct Answer
    A. Gray matter; white matter
    Explanation
    The cerebral hemispheres and cerebellum are organized into an outer cortex of gray matter, which consists of nerve bodies. Inside this gray matter, there is an inner layer of white matter, which contains the deeply embedded basal nuclei of gray matter.

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  • 38. 

    The cerebral cortex is responsible for all of the following except:

    • Consciousness which involves sensory perceptions

    • Voluntary movement

    • Involuntary movement

    • Memory

    • Logical thoughts and judgements

    Correct Answer
    A. Involuntary movement
    Explanation
    The cerebral cortex is responsible for consciousness, voluntary movement, memory, and logical thoughts and judgments. However, it is not responsible for involuntary movement. Involuntary movements are controlled by other parts of the brain, such as the basal ganglia and the cerebellum.

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  • 39. 

    Somatic sensory input include which of the following?

    • Pain

    • Touch

    • Pressure

    • Temperature

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    Somatic sensory input refers to the information received by the body's sensory receptors from the external environment. This includes sensations such as pain, touch, pressure, and temperature. Therefore, the correct answer is "all of the above" as all of these sensations are part of somatic sensory input.

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  • 40. 

    Located on the superior temporal lobe. 

    • Gustatory cortex

    • Visual Cortex

    • Auditory Cortex

    • Olfactory Cortex

    Correct Answer
    A. Auditory Cortex
    Explanation
    The auditory cortex is responsible for processing auditory information, such as sound and speech. It is located on the superior temporal lobe of the brain. This region receives signals from the ear and processes them to perceive and interpret different sounds. It plays a crucial role in our ability to hear and understand speech, as well as in recognizing and localizing sounds in our environment.

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  • 41. 

    ________ (sometimes call the first and second ventricles) are C-shaped chambers that are found deep within each cerebral hemisphere. They are connected to each other medially and connected with the third ventricle

    • Third ventricle

    • Fourth ventricle

    • Lateral ventricle

    • Posterior ventricle

    Correct Answer
    A. Lateral ventricle
    Explanation
    The correct answer is the lateral ventricle. The lateral ventricles are C-shaped chambers found deep within each cerebral hemisphere. They are connected to each other medially and connected with the third ventricle.

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  • 42. 

    Involved in the perceptions, communication, memory, reasoning, and voluntary movement

    Correct Answer
    cerebral cortex
    Explanation
    The cerebral cortex is involved in various cognitive functions such as perceptions, communication, memory, reasoning, and voluntary movement. It is the outer layer of the brain and plays a crucial role in higher-order thinking and processing information. The cortex is responsible for receiving sensory input, interpreting it, and generating appropriate responses. It also houses the areas responsible for language, problem-solving, decision-making, and motor control. Overall, the cerebral cortex is essential for our ability to perceive, understand, and interact with the world around us.

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  • 43. 

    Located posteriorly to the primary sensory cortex in the parietal lobe, and it connects with the primary sensory cortex

    • Motor association cortex

    • Somatosensory association area

    • Visual Cortex

    • Motor Area

    Correct Answer
    A. Somatosensory association area
    Explanation
    The somatosensory association area is located posteriorly to the primary sensory cortex in the parietal lobe. It is responsible for processing and interpreting sensory information related to touch, temperature, and proprioception. It connects with the primary sensory cortex to further analyze and integrate sensory inputs, allowing for a more comprehensive understanding of the body's position and movement in space.

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  • 44. 

    Located anteriorly to the cerebellum

    • Third ventricle

    • Fourth ventricle

    • Lateral ventricle

    • Posterior ventricle

    Correct Answer
    A. Fourth ventricle
    Explanation
    The fourth ventricle is located anteriorly to the cerebellum. This means that it is positioned in front of the cerebellum, which is the part of the brain responsible for coordinating movement and balance. The fourth ventricle is one of the interconnected cavities within the brain that contains cerebrospinal fluid, which helps to protect and nourish the brain and spinal cord.

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  • 45. 

    The primary sensory cortex receives sensory information from the ______ and ____________ (muscle spindles)

    • Skin

    • Cardiac muscles

    • Skeletal muscles

    • Bones

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Skin
    A. Skeletal muscles
    Explanation
    The primary sensory cortex is responsible for receiving sensory information from various parts of the body. The skin is a major sensory organ that detects touch, temperature, and pain. The skeletal muscles also provide sensory information through muscle spindles, which are specialized sensory receptors that detect changes in muscle length and tension. Therefore, the primary sensory cortex receives sensory information from both the skin and skeletal muscles.

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  • 46. 

    An egg-shaped structure that makes up the majority of the diencephalon. It forms the lateral walls of the third ventricle. It is made up of two lateral masses of gray matter which are connected by a medial nerve tract

    • Thalamus

    • Hypothalamus

    • Epithalamus

    Correct Answer
    A. Thalamus
    Explanation
    The given description matches the structure of the thalamus. The thalamus is an egg-shaped structure located in the diencephalon and forms the lateral walls of the third ventricle. It is composed of two lateral masses of gray matter that are connected by a medial nerve tract. The thalamus is involved in relaying sensory information to various parts of the brain and is also important for regulating consciousness, sleep, and alertness.

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  • 47. 

    The Diencephalon includes:

    • Pons

    • Hypothalamus

    • Thalamus

    • Medulla

    • Epithalamus

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Hypothalamus
    A. Thalamus
    A. Epithalamus
    Explanation
    The Diencephalon is a part of the brain that includes the hypothalamus, thalamus, and epithalamus. The hypothalamus is responsible for regulating various bodily functions such as temperature, hunger, thirst, and sleep. The thalamus acts as a relay station for sensory information, sending it to the appropriate areas of the brain for processing. The epithalamus contains the pineal gland, which produces the hormone melatonin and helps regulate sleep-wake cycles.

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  • 48. 

    What is another name for the primary sensory cortex?

    Correct Answer(s)
    somatosensory cortex
    Explanation
    The primary sensory cortex is also known as the somatosensory cortex. This area of the brain is responsible for processing sensory information related to touch, temperature, and pain from various parts of the body. It plays a crucial role in our ability to perceive and interpret sensory stimuli.

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  • 49. 

    The primary sensory cortex is located on the ______________ of the parietal lobe behind the primary motor cortex

    • Precentral gyrus

    • Postcentral gyrus

    Correct Answer
    A. Postcentral gyrus
    Explanation
    The primary sensory cortex is located on the postcentral gyrus of the parietal lobe behind the primary motor cortex. The postcentral gyrus is responsible for processing and interpreting sensory information from different parts of the body. It receives input from sensory receptors and sends signals to other areas of the brain for further processing. This location allows for efficient communication between the sensory and motor areas of the brain, enabling coordinated movement and sensory perception.

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