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Anatomy Quiz on Topic 3.0 Brainstem, created by Y Y on 28/01/2019.

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Topic 3.0 Brainstem

Question 1 of 47

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the pons connects with the cerebellum through pedunculus cerebellaris medius

Select one of the following:

  • yes

  • no

Explanation

Question 2 of 47

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the basilar part of the pons is made of fibers only

Select one of the following:

  • yes

  • no

Explanation

Question 3 of 47

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within the pons tegmentum are located the nuclei of the cranial nerves IX, X and XI

Select one of the following:

  • yes

  • no

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Question 4 of 47

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the roots of XII cranial nerve appear in the retroolivary sulcus

Select one of the following:

  • yes

  • no

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Question 5 of 47

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the midbrain is delineated from the diencephalon by the optic tracts

Select one of the following:

  • yes

  • no

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Question 6 of 47

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the nuclei of the caudal colliculus are relay station in the auditory pathway

Select one of the following:

  • yes

  • no

Explanation

Question 7 of 47

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CN VI (abducens) appears in the interpeduncular fossa

Select one of the following:

  • yes

  • no

Explanation

Question 8 of 47

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the brainstem contains reflex centers for respiration and cardiovascular control

Select one of the following:

  • yes

  • no

Explanation

Question 9 of 47

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phylogenically new parts of the brain stem are located on its ventral aspect

Select one of the following:

  • yes

  • no

Explanation

Question 10 of 47

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substantia nigra is part of the pyramid system

Select one of the following:

  • yes

  • no

Explanation

Question 11 of 47

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the following structures are found in the opened part of the dorsal surface of medulla oblongata

Select one of the following:

  • pyramidal decussation

  • olive

  • vagal trigone

  • facial colliculus

  • gracile tubercle

Explanation

Question 12 of 47

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breathing centers accessory to the medulla oblongata are located in which brain areas

Select one of the following:

  • cerebellum

  • pons

  • hypothalamus

  • midbrain

Explanation

Question 13 of 47

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the brain stem includes all of the following except

Select one of the following:

  • medulla

  • pons

  • midbrain

  • cerebral cortex

Explanation

Question 14 of 47

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the area that coordinates visual reflexes is the

Select one of the following:

  • cerebellum

  • superior colliculus

  • inferior colliculus

  • cerebral peduncles

Explanation

Question 15 of 47

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how many of the pairs of cranial nerves originate from the brain stem

Select one of the following:

  • ten

  • all of them arise from the brain stem

  • two

  • none of them arise from the brain stem

  • one

Explanation

Question 16 of 47

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all of the following statements concerning the vestibulocerebellar pathway are correct except it

Select one of the following:

  • plays a role in the initiation, planning and timing of voluntary motor activities

  • projects via the medial longitudinal fasciculus (MLF)

  • receives input from the cristae ampullares

  • receives input from the maculae of the utricle and saccule

  • includes the flocculonodular lobe

Explanation

Question 17 of 47

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all of the following statements concerning the red nucleus are correct EXCEPT

Select one of the following:

  • it influences the cerebellum via the inferior olivary nucleus

  • its primary effect is on truncal and proximal muscles

  • it receives bilateral input from the motor and premotor complex

  • it receives contralateral input from the nucleus interpositus

  • it receives modest input from the contralateral dentate nucleus

Explanation

Question 18 of 47

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which of the following is not a medullary vital center

Select one of the following:

  • blood pressure

  • cardiac

  • vasomotor

  • respiratory

Explanation

Question 19 of 47

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three nuclei within the medulla oblongata function as vital centers for controlling heart rate, blood pressure, and......

Select one of the following:

  • rate and depth of breathing

  • emotions

  • body temperature

  • water and electrolyte balance

Explanation

Question 20 of 47

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the centers that control vital visceral activities are located within the ......... area of the brain

Select one of the following:

  • hypothalamus

  • cerebral cortex

  • pons

  • medulla oblongata

Explanation

Question 21 of 47

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in the floor of the fourth ventricle

Select one or more of the following:

  • the trigonum vagi is at the inferior angle next to the midline

  • the facial colliculus is next to the midline in its upper half

  • the vestibular area is adjacent to the lateral angle

  • the trigonum hypoglossi is lateral to the trigonum vagi

  • the abducent nucleus lies deep to the facial colliculus

Explanation

Question 22 of 47

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the following structures are found in the midbrain

Select one or more of the following:

  • the substantia nigra

  • the superior colliculi (corpora quadrigemina)

  • the motor nucleus of the trigeminal nerve

  • the nucleus of the abducent nerve

  • the decussation of the superior cerebellar peduncles

Explanation

Question 23 of 47

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The following nuclei are found in the pons

Select one or more of the following:

  • the facial nucleus

  • the oculomotor nucleus

  • the descending or spinal nucleus of the trigeminal nerve

  • the abducent nucleus

  • the inferior salivary nucleus

Explanation

Question 24 of 47

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in the medulla oblongata

Select one or more of the following:

  • the olive lies between the pyramid and the inferior cerebellar peduncle

  • the vagus nerve emerges between the pyramid and the olive

  • the decussation of the pyramids is found in the posterior median sulcus

  • the gracile tubercle lies posteriorly next to the midline

  • the spinal nucleus of the trigeminal nerve lies dorsilaterlly

Explanation

Question 25 of 47

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the medial lemniscus

Select one or more of the following:

  • is formed by fibers which come mainly from the gracile and cuneate nuclei of the same side

  • is part of the proprioceptive pathway from the periphery to the cerebral cortex

  • forms a bundle of fibres lying anteroposteriorly in the pons

  • forms a bundle of fibres lying anteroposteriorly in the medulla oblongata

  • ends in the lateral nucleus of the thalamus

Explanation

Question 26 of 47

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the pyramid of the hind brain

Select one or more of the following:

  • is medial to the roots of the hypoglossal nerve

  • is medial to the olive

  • consists mainly of descending fibres

  • consists of fibres all of which decussate in the medulla oblongata

  • consists of fibres all of whose cells bodies are in the precentral gyrus of the cerebral hemispheres

Explanation

Question 27 of 47

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the pons

Select one or more of the following:

  • contains nuclei whose neurones have fibres which go to the cerebellum

  • contains nuclei which connect the cerebral cortex with the cerebellar cortex

  • lies on the basilar part of the occipital bone

  • is anterior to the basilar artery

  • is superior to the emerging facial nerve

Explanation

Question 28 of 47

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the following are found in the midbrain

Select one or more of the following:

  • the medial lemniscus

  • the frontopnontine fibres

  • the lateral lemniscus

  • the red nucleus

  • the medial geniculate body

Explanation

Question 29 of 47

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the pons

Select one or more of the following:

  • has the trigeminal nerve emerging from its superior border

  • contains in its anterior (basilar) part the nuclei pontis

  • contains in its anterior part the pyramidal (corticospinal) tracts

  • is connected to the cerebellum by the superior cerebellar peduncle

  • contains the upward continuation of the medial lemnisucs

Explanation

Question 30 of 47

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the following are found in the midbrain

Select one or more of the following:

  • the nucleus of the oculomotor nerve

  • the tectospinal tract

  • the medial longitudinal bundle

  • the superior salivary nucleus

  • the nucleus of the tractus solitarius

Explanation

Question 31 of 47

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the border between medulla oblongata and pons on the ventral surface of brain is

Explanation

Question 32 of 47

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the pons connects with the cerebellum via

Explanation

Question 33 of 47

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the cranial nerves are appearing in sulcus bulbopontinus are: , ,

Explanation

Question 34 of 47

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the cranial nerves nuclei located in the tegmentum of pons include: , , ,

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Question 35 of 47

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the midbrain includes the following parts: , ,

Explanation

Question 36 of 47

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in sulcus medialis cruris cerebri appear the roots of

Explanation

Question 37 of 47

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the has the main centers for breathing reflexes

Explanation

Question 38 of 47

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the connection between the third and fourth ventricle is called the

Explanation

Question 39 of 47

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phylogenically new part of the midbrain is

Explanation

Question 40 of 47

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the nucleus of the caudal colliculus is a relay station in the pathway

Explanation

Question 41 of 47

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medulla oblongata: , ,
pons:
midbrain: ,

Explanation

Question 42 of 47

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colliculus caudalis:
colliculus rostralis:
nucleus olivaris inferior:
nucleus ceruleus:

Explanation

Question 43 of 47

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pyramid decussation:
trapezoid body:
ventral tegmental decussation:
dorsal tegmental decussation:

Explanation

Question 44 of 47

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pyramid tract:
vestibulospinal tract:
medial lemniscus:

Explanation

Question 45 of 47

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cardiovascular centre:
proprioception:
gustatory system:
pain control:

Explanation

Question 46 of 47

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controls visual reflexes:
nerve tracts that connect the cerebrum to the cerebellum:
controls blood pressure:
controls coughing and sneezing reflexes:

Explanation

Question 47 of 47

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pyramids:
cerebral peduncle:
corpora quadrigemina:
middle cerebellar peduncle:

Explanation

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