Bio 2050 - Anatomy and Physiology » Fall 2021 » Lecture Quiz 7 The Brain

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Question #1
Which of the following is NOT a function of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) fluid?
A.   provides protective cushion
B.   generates and transmits impulse to other neurons
C.   protects the brain from rapid, jarring head movement
D.   provides nutrients to cns tissue
Question #2
Which cranial nerve is responsible for taste on the posterior part (small part) of the tongue?
A.   accessory
B.   optic
C.   facial  
D.   glossopharyngeal  
Question #3
Sally has a brain injury; she knows what she wants to say but can't vocalize the words. The part of her brain that deals with the ability to speak is the:
A.   longitudinal fissure
B.   gyrus
C.   Broca's 
D.   central sulcus
Question #4
Which of the following brain areas serves as the major control center of the autonomic nervous system and endocrine system?
A.   hypothalamus
B.   pons
C.   midbrain
D.   thalamus
Question #5
Which two portions of the brain are involved in controlling respiration?
A.   cerebellum and medulla oblongata
B.   cerebrum and hypothalamus
C.   medulla oblongata and pons
D.   pons and mammillary bodies
Question #6
The vital centers for the control of visceral activities such as heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, swallowing, and vomiting are located in the:
A.   medulla oblongata
B.   pons
C.   midbrain
D.   cerebrum
Question #7
The pineal body;
A.   causes hot and cold flashes
B.   connects the two hemispheres
C.   appears to play a role in controlling the onset of puberty and sleep wake cycle
D.   modifies mood
Question #8
When we visually follow a fast moving object reflexivelly, which part of the CNS is activated to coordinate head and eye movement?
A.   cerebellum
B.   spinal cord
C.   pons
D.   superior colliculus
Question #9
When a person thinks and solves problems, which area of the cerebrum is involved?
A.   temporal lobe
B.   parietal lobe
C.   occipital lobe
D.   frontal lobe
Question #10
The function of the olfactory nerve concerns:
A.   chewing
B.   hearing
C.   smell
D.   vision

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