EXAM 3 BIOS 252 CERTIFICATION EVALUATION TESTED QUESTIONS FULL SOLUTION
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Question:
Unlike the spinal cord, the outer portion of the brain is made up of _________ matter, while the
inner portion is made up of _________ matter. White, Gray Lipid, Protein Gray, White Muscular,
Nervous.
Answer:
Gray, White
Question:
Which adult structure(s) arises from the diencephalon? Cerebrum Thalamus, hypothalamus, retina
Pons and cerebellum Midbrain, pons, medulla.
Answer:
Thalamus, hypothalamus, retina
Question:
Which of the following structures is not considered a secondary vesicle? Mesencephalon
Prosencephalon Metencephalon Telencephalon.
Answer:
Prosencephalon
Question:
The cortex, or the outermost region of the brain, is known as the: Cerebrum Thalamus,
hypothalamus, retina Pons and cerebellum Midbrain, pons, medulla.
Answer:
Cerebrum
,Question:
Which of the following glial cells are directly involved in the production of cerebrospinal fluid?
Oligodendrocytes Astrocytes Ependymal cells Neurons.
Answer:
Ependymal cells
Question:
After suffering a stroke, Mark finds that he cannot move his right arm. This would suggest that the
stroke damage is in the area of the ________ lobe. left frontal right temporal occipital right frontal
left temporal.
Answer:
Left Frontal
Question:
The hypothalamus affects which functions in the body? Select all that apply. Maintenance of
consciousness Emotional behavior Hunger and thirst Control of the sympathetic and
parasympathetic system Body temperature Vomiting Respiration rate Reflexes related to smell.
Answer:
Emotional Behavior Hunger and Thirst Control of the sympathetic and parasympathetic system
Body Temperature Reflexes related to smell
Question:
Joe begins to experience mood swings and disturbed thirst and hunger. Imaging studies indicate that
a brain tumor is the likely cause of these disorders. In what part of the brain is the tumor most likely
located? hypothalamus prefrontal cortex basal nuclei postcentral gyrus reticular formation.
Answer:
hypothalamus
, Question:
The substantia nigra releases the neurotransmitter __________which is active in pleasurable
experiences and regulation of muscle tone. Epinephrine Dopamine GABA Acetylcholine
Norepinephrine.
Answer:
Dopamine
Question:
After suffering a blow to the back of the head, Phil loses his vision. The blow probably caused
damage to the? limbic system cerebral nuclei occipital lobe prefrontal cortex postcentral gyrus.
Answer:
Occipital Lobe
Question:
Which area of the cerebrum is matched correctly with its function? Select all that apply. Primary
motor area - voluntary muscle contraction Broca's area - interprets meaning of speech by
recognizing spoken words Primary somatosensory area - proprioception, pressure, tickle and pain
Primary visual area - relates present and past visual experience and allows recognition
Somatosensory association area - facial recognition.
Answer:
Primary motor area- voluntary muscle contraction Broca's area- interprets meaning of speech by
recognizing spoken words Primary Somatosensory area- proprioception, pressure, tickle, and pain
Question:
Which functional area of the cerebrum is responsible for the ability to form words? Primary visual
area Wernike's area Broca's area Primary olfactory area Primary somatosensory area.
Answer:
Broca's area
Question:
GUIDE
Question:
Unlike the spinal cord, the outer portion of the brain is made up of _________ matter, while the
inner portion is made up of _________ matter. White, Gray Lipid, Protein Gray, White Muscular,
Nervous.
Answer:
Gray, White
Question:
Which adult structure(s) arises from the diencephalon? Cerebrum Thalamus, hypothalamus, retina
Pons and cerebellum Midbrain, pons, medulla.
Answer:
Thalamus, hypothalamus, retina
Question:
Which of the following structures is not considered a secondary vesicle? Mesencephalon
Prosencephalon Metencephalon Telencephalon.
Answer:
Prosencephalon
Question:
The cortex, or the outermost region of the brain, is known as the: Cerebrum Thalamus,
hypothalamus, retina Pons and cerebellum Midbrain, pons, medulla.
Answer:
Cerebrum
,Question:
Which of the following glial cells are directly involved in the production of cerebrospinal fluid?
Oligodendrocytes Astrocytes Ependymal cells Neurons.
Answer:
Ependymal cells
Question:
After suffering a stroke, Mark finds that he cannot move his right arm. This would suggest that the
stroke damage is in the area of the ________ lobe. left frontal right temporal occipital right frontal
left temporal.
Answer:
Left Frontal
Question:
The hypothalamus affects which functions in the body? Select all that apply. Maintenance of
consciousness Emotional behavior Hunger and thirst Control of the sympathetic and
parasympathetic system Body temperature Vomiting Respiration rate Reflexes related to smell.
Answer:
Emotional Behavior Hunger and Thirst Control of the sympathetic and parasympathetic system
Body Temperature Reflexes related to smell
Question:
Joe begins to experience mood swings and disturbed thirst and hunger. Imaging studies indicate that
a brain tumor is the likely cause of these disorders. In what part of the brain is the tumor most likely
located? hypothalamus prefrontal cortex basal nuclei postcentral gyrus reticular formation.
Answer:
hypothalamus
, Question:
The substantia nigra releases the neurotransmitter __________which is active in pleasurable
experiences and regulation of muscle tone. Epinephrine Dopamine GABA Acetylcholine
Norepinephrine.
Answer:
Dopamine
Question:
After suffering a blow to the back of the head, Phil loses his vision. The blow probably caused
damage to the? limbic system cerebral nuclei occipital lobe prefrontal cortex postcentral gyrus.
Answer:
Occipital Lobe
Question:
Which area of the cerebrum is matched correctly with its function? Select all that apply. Primary
motor area - voluntary muscle contraction Broca's area - interprets meaning of speech by
recognizing spoken words Primary somatosensory area - proprioception, pressure, tickle and pain
Primary visual area - relates present and past visual experience and allows recognition
Somatosensory association area - facial recognition.
Answer:
Primary motor area- voluntary muscle contraction Broca's area- interprets meaning of speech by
recognizing spoken words Primary Somatosensory area- proprioception, pressure, tickle, and pain
Question:
Which functional area of the cerebrum is responsible for the ability to form words? Primary visual
area Wernike's area Broca's area Primary olfactory area Primary somatosensory area.
Answer:
Broca's area
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