Neuroscience Exam III
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A practice exam for our upcoming neuroscience exam. Currently covers ventricular system, meninges, the major arteries of the brain, sensory receptors, and the muscle spindle. More questions will be added as I go through my notes :)
- 1.The lateral ventricle is connected to the 3rd ventricle by the:
- A.
Cerebral aquaduct of Sylvius
- B.
Interventricular foramen
- C.
Choroid Plexus
- D.
Foramen of Magendie
- 2.Another name for the foramen of Monroe is:
- A.
Interventricular foramen
- B.
Cerebral aquaduct of Sylvius
- C.
Central canal
- D.
Median aperture
- 3.The 3rd ventricle is connected to the 4th ventricle by the:
- A.
Lateral aperture
- B.
Median aperture
- C.
Foramen of Monroe
- D.
Cerebral aquaduct of Sylvius
- 4.The 4th ventricle goes on to become the:
- A.
Choroid plexus
- B.
Diencephalon
- C.
Central canal
- D.
Arterioles
- 5.How many horns does the lateral ventricle have?
- A.
4
- B.
3
- C.
2
- D.
1
- 6.The narrow, slit-shaped 3rd ventricle occupies most of the midline region of the:
- A.
Trigone
- B.
Choroid plexus
- C.
Septum pellucidum
- D.
Diencephalon
- 7.The 4th ventricle is found within what 3 structures of the brain?
- A.
Pons, medulla, and cerebellum
- B.
Anterior horn, posterior horn, and inferior horn
- C.
Lamina terminalis, rhomboid fossa, and lateral recess
- D.
Parietal, occipital, and temporal lobe
- 8.The 4th ventricle communicates or connects with what structure?
- A.
Inferior medullary velum
- B.
Pituitary gland
- C.
Subarachnoid cisterns
- D.
Superior medullary velum
- 9.What are the names of the apertures that come off of the 4th ventricles?
- A.
Interventricular foramen and foramen magna
- B.
Foramen of Monroe and Aquaduct of Sylvius
- C.
Foramen of Magendie and Foramen of Luschka
- D.
Inferior foramen and cerebral aquaduct
- 10.The choroid plexus is vascularized.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 11.The choroid plexus is the source of:
- A.
Neurotransmitters
- B.
Cerebral spinal fluid
- C.
Lymph fluid
- D.
Myelin
- 12.What makes up the choroid plexus?
- A.
Ependymal layer
- B.
Pia
- C.
Capillaries
- D.
A + B
- E.
B + C
- F.
All of the above
- G.
None of the above
- 13.The three types of blood vessels that make up the choroid plexus are: Check all that apply.
- A.
Artery
- B.
Arteriole
- C.
Capillaries
- D.
Venules
- E.
Veins
- 14.The main function of cerebral spinal fluid is:
- A.
Storing neurotransmitters
- B.
Bathing and nourishing brain and spinal cord
- C.
Providing feedback to the vestibulocochlear system
- D.
Providing padding for the viscous fluid in the eye
- 15.The ventricluar system is not connected to the venous system.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 16.Which space(s) or layer(s) is/are considered not "true" space(s)/layer(s) because it/they only show up because of a cranial bleed? Check all that apply.
- A.
Subarachnoid space
- B.
Subdural space
- C.
Arachnoid barrier layer
- D.
Epidural space
- 17.The falx cerebrix is a structure associated with the:
- A.
Dura mater
- B.
Arachnoid
- C.
Subarachnoid space
- D.
Pia mater
- 18.The ___________ is the thickest of the meninges and is attached to the cranium
- 19.What is the dura mater critical for?
- A.
Aiding in neurotransmitter storage
- B.
Absorbing extra cerebral spinal fluid
- C.
Providing protection against infection
- D.
Stabilization of the brain
- 20.The falx cerebrix projects into the ___________.
- 21.What is the tentoruim cerebelli?
- A.
A white matter tract
- B.
A structure found within the cerebellum
- C.
A structure that separates the cerebral hemispheres and cerebellum
- D.
A structure that is associated with the corpus callosum
- 22.The purpose of the dural sinuses is to:
- A.
Work with the choroid plexus to produce cerebral spinal fluid
- B.
Provide openings for blood vessels and nerves
- C.
Aid in creating an adequate blood/brain barrier
- D.
Help attach the dura mater to the cranium
- 23.The dura mater gets its blood supply from the:
- A.
Middle meningeal artery
- B.
Anterior meningeal artery
- C.
Medial cerebral artery
- D.
Posterior dural artery
- 24.The dura mater is pain sensitive.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 25.The cranial nerve system is associated with sensory aspects of the meninges.
- A.
True
- B.
False
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