BIOL251 Human Anatomy & Physiology I w/Lab | Module 4 Exam Review 70+ Practice Questions & Answers

BIOL251 Human Anatomy & Physiology I w/Lab |
Module 4 Exam Review 70+ Practice Questions &
Answers
Format: Multiple Choice, True/False, Fill-in-the-Blank
Topics: Nervous System, Neuroanatomy, Reflexes, Special Senses
Course: Portage Learning BIOL251
Exam Type: LockDown Browser


SECTION 1: NEUROANATOMY & BRAIN STRUCTURES (Questions 1–25)
Question 1
pts
The outer layer of the cerebrum, responsible for conscious thought and processing,
is called the:
A) Medulla
B) Cortex
C) Thalamus
D) White matter
Answer: B) Cortex
The cerebral cortex is the outer gray matter layer of the cerebrum responsible for higher
cognitive functions, conscious thought, and sensory processing .


Question 2
pts
Which lobe of the brain is responsible for motor control, decision making, and
problem-solving?
A) Parietal lobe
B) Occipital lobe
C) Temporal lobe
D) Frontal lobe

,Answer: D) Frontal lobe
The frontal lobe houses the primary motor cortex (precentral gyrus) and is responsible for
voluntary movement, decision making, and problem-solving .


Question 3
pts
The primary somatosensory cortex, which processes touch and sensory information,
is located in which lobe?
A) Frontal lobe
B) Parietal lobe
C) Temporal lobe
D) Occipital lobe
Answer: B) Parietal lobe
The primary somatosensory cortex is located in the postcentral gyrus of the parietal lobe
and processes tactile and proprioceptive information .


Question 4
pts
The primary visual cortex is situated in the:
A) Frontal lobe
B) Parietal lobe
C) Occipital lobe
D) Temporal lobe
Answer: C) Occipital lobe
The primary visual cortex is located in the occipital lobe at the posterior of the brain .


Question 5
pts
Which lobe contains the primary auditory cortex?
A) Frontal lobe
B) Parietal lobe

, C) Occipital lobe
D) Temporal lobe
Answer: D) Temporal lobe
The primary auditory cortex is located in the temporal lobe .


Question 6
pts
Which brain structure is responsible for coordination and balance?
A) Thalamus
B) Hypothalamus
C) Cerebellum
D) Pons
Answer: C) Cerebellum
The cerebellum coordinates voluntary movement, balance, and posture .


Question 7
pts
The brainstem is composed of the midbrain, pons, and:
A) Thalamus
B) Cerebellum
C) Medulla oblongata
D) Corpus callosum
Answer: C) Medulla oblongata
The brainstem consists of three parts: the midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata, which
controls vital autonomic functions .


Question 8
pts
The medulla oblongata controls vital functions such as:
A) Learning and memory
B) Breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure