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Which lobe of the cerebrum is the location of our primary motor area?
a) Frontal
b) Occipital
c) Parietal
d) Temporal

The elevated ridges of tissue on the surface of the cerebral hemispheres are known as________ while the shallow grooves are termed_________:
a) afferents; efferents
b) ganglia; glia
c) sulci; gyri
d) gyri; sulci

The three protective coverings of the brain and spinal cord are collectively known as:
a) neuroglia
b) meninges
c) epineurium
d) None of these

Which structure in the brain combine with the blood capillaries and produces cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
a) meninges
b) satellite cells
c) choroid plexuses
d) arachnoid villi

The dura mater adheres to the surface of the brain and spinal cord.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

The brain structure that functions in temperature control, emotional cycles, rage, and plays a major role with homeostasis is the:
a) cerebral cortex
b) medulla oblongata
c) cerebellum
d) hypothalamus

This structure functions as a relay station for sensory information to the cerebral cortex.
a) Thalamus
b) Limbic system
c) Medulla oblongata
d) Hypothalamus

Vital centers for the control of heart rate, respiration and blood pressure are located in
a) cerebrum.
b) cerebellum.
c) medulla oblongata
d) diencephalon.

This lobe of the brain is associated with the interpretation of sight (visual stimuli) and contains the primary visual center.
a) Occipital lobe
b) Frontal lobe
c) Parietal lobe
d) Temporal lobe

Which of the following is cranial nerve #5?
a) Accessory
b) Trigeminal
c) Trochlear
d) Oculomotor

The corpus callosum is a large tract of white matter that connects the right and left cerebral hemispheres.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

Which of the following cranial nerves is a purely motor nerve?
a) accessory
b) hypoglossal
c) Facial
d) Both accessory and hypoglossal are correct

These fibers are for communication between gyri of the same hemisphere of the cerebrum.
a) Association
b) Projection
c) Commissural
d) None of these

The primary auditory area is located in the
a) insula
b) frontal lobe
c) temporal lobe
d) occipital lobe

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