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The dorsal/posterior nuclei of the thalamus includes the


A) basal nuclei.
B) lateral and medial geniculate nuclei.
C) mammillary body.
D) interthalamic adhesion.
E) red nucleus.

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In order to take notes the primary motor cortex must receive input from the ________ first.


A) postcentral gyrus
B) primary sensory cortex
C) somatic sensory association area
D) premotor cortex
E) olfactory association area

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Jane, a 79-year-old woman, has been diagnosed with a tumor in the brain. She has lost some sensory and motor functions associated with the face, like control of facial muscles for emotion and various sensory functions like taste. In addition, she has some hearing loss and balance problems. The location of the tumor is likely to be the


A) cerebellum.
B) cerebrum.
C) medulla.
D) thalamus.
E) pons.

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Tony hit his head in a car accident. The physicians diagnosed him with a subdural hemorrhage. Which of thefollowing correctly states where the bleeding has occurred in his brain?


A) Blood is between the dura mater and the skull.
B) Blood is between the pia mater and arachnoid mater.
C) Blood is between the pia mater and the brain.
D) Blood is between the superior sagittal sinus and inferior sagittal sinus.
E) Blood is between the dura mater and the arachnoid mater.

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Damage to the medulla oblongata can result in death because


A) electrical activity originates within the medulla.
B) the vital centers for the control of blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing are located there.
C) the blood might not be able to circulate properly around the brain.
D) body temperature is controlled by the medulla.
E) digestive processes are controlled by the medulla.

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Chambers within the brain that contain cerebrospinal fluid are called


A) plexuses.
B) ganglia.
C) sinuses.
D) aqueducts.
E) ventricles.

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After suffering a blow to the back of the head, Phil loses his vision. The blow probably caused damagetothe


A) frontal lobe.
B) postcentral gyrus.
C) temporal lobe.
D) limbic system.
E) occipital lobe.

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After suffering a stroke, Mary finds that she cannot move her right arm. This would suggest that the stroke damage is in the area of the ________ lobe.


A) right frontal
B) left frontal
C) right temporal
D) left temporal
E) occipital

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Figure 14-1 The Circulation of Cerebrospinal Fluid Figure 14-1 The Circulation of Cerebrospinal Fluid     Use Figure 14-1 to answer the following questions: -Ependymal cells are most likely found at which structure? A)  10 B)  2 C)  9 D)  3 E)  7 Use Figure 14-1 to answer the following questions: -Ependymal cells are most likely found at which structure?


A) 10
B) 2
C) 9
D) 3
E) 7

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Which hypothalamic nucleus is responsible for regulating circadian rhythms?


A) suprachiasmatic nucleus
B) preoptic area
C) autonomic nucleus
D) paraventricular nucleus
E) tuber cinereum

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The folds of the surface of the cerebellum


A) are called folia and are less prominent than the cerebral folds.
B) form a network of blood vessels over the brain.
C) consist of axons and dendrites of neurons.
D) are bathed in spinal fluid.
E) are called sulci.

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The complex integration of sensory information with visual and auditory memories occurs in this area nearthe auditory cortex?


A) somatosensory area
B) precentral gyrus
C) premotor cortex
D) Wernicke's area
E) Broca's area

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Which cranial nerve is tested by having the patient stick out their tongue?


A) hypoglossal
B) vagus
C) facial
D) glossopharyngeal
E) abducens

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What contains a spider web-like network of cells and fibers through which cerebrospinal fluid flows?


A) subdural space
B) dural sinus
C) falx cerebri
D) subarachnoid space
E) pia mater

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Male brains are typically ________ compared to female brains.


A) larger
B) smaller
C) the same size
D) very smooth
E) more convoluted

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Terry suffers from dissociation of memories from their emotional content as the result of an automobileaccident. What system of the brain is probably damaged?


A) the prefrontal lobe
B) the general interpretive area
C) the limbic system
D) the preoptic area
E) the reticular activating system

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Figure 14-1 The Circulation of Cerebrospinal Fluid Figure 14-1 The Circulation of Cerebrospinal Fluid     Use Figure 14-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled  7.  A)  dura mater B)  lateral ventricle C)  fourth ventricle D)  subarachnoid space E)  filum terminale Use Figure 14-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "7."


A) dura mater
B) lateral ventricle
C) fourth ventricle
D) subarachnoid space
E) filum terminale

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The control of heart rate and blood pressure is based in the


A) cerebrum.
B) cerebellum.
C) diencephalon.
D) medulla oblongata.
E) thalamus.

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What symptoms would you expect to see in a patient with damage to the basal nuclei?


A) inability to process thoughts in a rational way
B) visual problems
C) facial tics
D) problems in rhythmic movements related to skeletal muscles
E) anger problems

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Which of the following is true regarding the pineal gland?


A) It is part of the epithalamus and secretes melatonin.
B) It is part of the hypothalamus and secretes oxytocin.
C) It is part of the thalamus.
D) It is part of the limbic system.
E) It controls heart rate and blood pressure.

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