Question 1

Match the following structures, labelled a. through j., to their descriptions.
-initial cortical processing for hearing

Accepted Answer

The temporal lobe is responsible for initial cortical processing for hearing.

Answer: B
 Wernicke's area is responsible for language comprehension and is located in the temporal lobe.

Answer: G
 The occipital lobe is responsible for visual processing.

Answer: H
 Broca's area is responsible for language production and is located in the frontal lobe.

Answer: J
 The prefrontal association cortex is responsible for higher-order cognitive processes such as decision-making, planning, and working memory.

Question 2

Match the types of memory, labelled a. and b., to their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-very large storage capacity

Accepted Answer

Long-term memory is characterized by its very large storage capacity, capable of holding information for extended periods, from hours to a lifetime.

Question 3

Match the following structures, labelled a. through j., to their descriptions.
-Lesions in this area result in changes in personality and social behaviour.

Accepted Answer

Lesions in the prefrontal association cortex can lead to changes in personality and social behaviour.

Answer: H
 Damage to Broca's area can cause difficulty with speech production and language processing.

Question 4

Match the following structures, labelled a. through e., to their descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-tissue across which CSF is reabsorbed into the blood

Accepted Answer

Arachnoid villi are structures that protrude into the dural sinuses and allow for the reabsorption of cerebrospinal fluid into the blood.

Answer: D
 Dural sinuses are venous channels located between the endosteal and meningeal layers of the dura mater. They receive the cerebrospinal fluid that has been reabsorbed by the arachnoid villi.

Answer: C
 Choroid plexuses are structures located in the ventricles of the brain that produce cerebrospinal fluid.

Answer: B
 The subarachnoid space is the space between the arachnoid mater and pia mater that contains cerebrospinal fluid.

Answer: E
 The dura mater is the tough outermost layer of the meninges, which are the protective coverings surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It does not directly participate in the reabsorption of cerebrospinal fluid.

Question 5

Match the following structures, labelled a. through c., to their descriptions.
-is important for balance and eye movement

Accepted Answer

The vestibulocerebellum is involved in maintaining balance and controlling eye movements, making it the correct match for the given description.

Question 6

Match the following structures, labelled a. through j., to their descriptions.
-responsible for comprehension and formulation of coherent patterns of speech

Accepted Answer

Wernicke's area is responsible for comprehension and formulation of coherent patterns of speech.

Answer: H
 Broca's area is responsible for the production of speech and language processing.

Answer: F
 The primary motor cortex is responsible for the initiation and control of voluntary movements.

Answer: A
 The temporal lobe is responsible for auditory perception, memory, and language comprehension.

Answer: G
 The occipital lobe is responsible for visual processing.

Answer: J
 The prefrontal association cortex is responsible for decision making, planning, and social behavior.

Answer: I
 The supplementary motor area plays a role in planning and coordinating complex movements.

Answer: E
 The corpus callosum is a band of nerve fibers that connects the two hemispheres of the brain and allows communication between them.

Answer: D
 The limbic association cortex plays a role in emotion, motivation, and memory.

Question 7

Match the following structures, labelled a. through c., to their descriptions.
-plays a role in planning and initiation of voluntary activity; important for learning and remembering procedural motor tasks

Accepted Answer

The cerebrocerebellum is involved in planning and initiating voluntary activity and is crucial for the learning and memory of procedural motor tasks.

Question 8

Match the following structures, labelled a. through j., to their descriptions.
-triggers voluntary movement by activating motor neurons

Accepted Answer

The primary motor cortex triggers voluntary movement by activating motor neurons.

Answer: C 
 The somatosensory cortex is responsible for processing sensory information from the body, including touch, temperature, and pain.

Answer: J 
 The prefrontal association cortex is involved in higher-order thinking, such as decision-making, planning, and working memory.

Answer: H 
 Broca's area is responsible for speech production and is located in the left frontal lobe of the brain.

Answer: A 
 The temporal lobe is involved in auditory processing and memory.

Answer: G 
 The occipital lobe is responsible for processing visual information from the eyes.

Answer: I 
 The supplementary motor area is involved in planning and coordinating complex movements.

Answer: E 
 The corpus callosum is a bundle of nerve fibers that connects the two hemispheres of the brain, allowing for communication between them.

Answer: D 
 The limbic association cortex is involved in emotions, motivation, and memory.

Question 9

Match the following structures, labelled a. through j., to their descriptions.
-responsible for speaking ability

Accepted Answer

Broca's area is responsible for the ability to speak.

Answer: B
 Wernicke's area is responsible for the comprehension of language.

Answer: F
 Primary motor cortex is responsible for controlling voluntary movements, including those involved in speaking.

Answer: A
 Temporal lobe is involved in auditory processing and language comprehension.

Answer: J
 Pre-frontal association cortex is responsible for higher cognitive functions, such as decision making, reasoning, and planning.

Answer: C
 Somatosensory cortex is responsible for processing sensory information from the body, including touch and proprioception.

Answer: D
 Limbic association cortex is involved in emotional processing and regulation.

Answer: E
 The corpus callosum is a bundle of axons that connects the two hemispheres of the brain, allowing for communication between them.

Answer: I
 The supplementary motor area is involved in motor planning and coordination, including speech production.

Question 10

Match the following structures, labelled a. through j., to their descriptions.
-a thick band of axons traversing between the two hemispheres

Accepted Answer

The corpus callosum is the thick band of nerve fibers that connects the two hemispheres of the brain, allowing for communication between them.

Question 11

Match the following structures, labelled a. through e., to their descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-Venous blood draining from the brain empties here.

Accepted Answer

Dural sinuses are the site where the venous blood draining from the brain empties. The dura mater is a tough double-layered protective covering that encases the brain and spinal cord. The arachnoid villi are finger-like protrusions that extend from the arachnoid membrane into the dural sinuses, allowing cerebrospinal fluid to drain from the subarachnoid space. The subarachnoid space is the fluid-filled space that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, and the choroid plexuses are specialized structures located within the ventricles of the brain that produce cerebrospinal fluid. Therefore, D is the best choice.

Question 12

Match the following structures, labelled a. through e., to their descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-location of CSF as it surrounds the brain

Accepted Answer

The subarachnoid space is the location of CSF as it surrounds the brain.

Answer: C
 Choroid plexuses produce CSF.

Answer: A
 Arachnoid villi are structures that allow CSF to enter the dural sinuses.

Answer: D
 Dural sinuses are venous channels located between the two layers of the dura mater, and they allow CSF to exit the subarachnoid space.

Question 13

Match the following structures, labelled a. through e., to their descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-site of formation of CSF

Accepted Answer

Choroid plexuses are the structures located in the ventricles of the brain that produce cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

Answer: A
 Arachnoid villi are finger-like projections that extend from the arachnoid mater into the dural sinuses and allow for the absorption of CSF.

Answer: B
 The subarachnoid space is the location between the arachnoid mater and the pia mater where CSF circulates and provides cushioning and nutrient exchange for the brain and spinal cord.

Answer: D
 Dural sinuses are blood-filled channels located in the dura mater, which serve as a drainage system for venous blood and CSF from the brain.

Answer: E
 The dura mater is the outermost layer of the meninges and serves as a protective covering for the brain and spinal cord. It contributes to the formation of the dural sinuses, but is not directly involved in the production or circulation of CSF.

Question 14

Match the following structures, labelled a. through j., to their descriptions.
-initial cortical processing for sensations arising from the surface of the body

Accepted Answer

The somatosensory cortex is responsible for initial cortical processing of sensations arising from the surface of the body, such as touch, temperature, and pain.

Question 15

Match the following structures, labelled a. through c., to their descriptions.
-regulates muscle tone; compares intentions of higher centres with performance of muscles and corrects any errors, especially with rapid phasic movements

Accepted Answer

The spinocerebellum regulates muscle tone and compares intentions of higher centres with performance of muscles and corrects any errors, especially with rapid phasic movements.

Answer: A
 The vestibulocerebellum is responsible for balance and eye movements, not muscle tone or comparing intentions with performance of muscles.

Answer: C
 The cerebrocerebellum is involved in planning and initiation of movements, not muscle tone or comparing intentions with performance of muscles.

Question 16

Match the following structures, labelled a. through j., to their descriptions.
-programs complex sequences of movement

Accepted Answer

The supplementary motor area is involved in planning and coordinating complex sequences of movement.

Question 17

Match the following structures, labelled a. through j., to their descriptions.
-initial cortical processing for vision

Accepted Answer

The occipital lobe is responsible for the initial cortical processing of visual information.

Question 18

Match the types of memory, labelled a. and b., to their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-site for initial deposition of new information

Accepted Answer

Short-term memory is the initial site for the deposition of new information before it is potentially transferred to long-term memory.

Question 19

Match the types of memory, labelled a. and b., to their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-limited storage capacity

Accepted Answer

Short-term memory has a limited storage capacity, typically around 7 items. Long-term memory, on the other hand, has an essentially unlimited storage capacity.

Question 20

Match the following structures, labelled a. through j., to their descriptions.
-primarily concerned with motivation and emotion

Accepted Answer

The limbic association cortex is primarily concerned with motivation and emotion, making it the best choice for this description.

Answer: A
 The temporal lobe is responsible for processing auditory information and is also involved in memory and language processing.

Answer: C
 The somatosensory cortex is responsible for processing sensory information related to touch, temperature, and pain.

Answer: H
 Broca's area is responsible for speech production and is located in the left hemisphere of the brain.

Answer: F
 The primary motor cortex is responsible for voluntary movement control and is located in the precentral gyrus of the frontal lobe.

Answer: G
 The occipital lobe is responsible for processing visual information.

Answer: I
 The supplementary motor area is involved in planning and coordinating complex movements.

Answer: J
 The prefrontal association cortex is involved in higher-order cognitive functions such as decision-making, personality, and social behavior.

Answer: E
 The corpus callosum is a structure that connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain, allowing for communication between them.

Quiz 3: The Central Nervous System

Match the following structures, labelled a. through j., to their descriptions. -initial cortical processing for hearing

Match the types of memory, labelled a. and b., to their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -very large storage capacity

Match the following structures, labelled a. through j., to their descriptions. -Lesions in this area result in changes in personality and social behaviour.

Match the following structures, labelled a. through e., to their descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -tissue across which CSF is reabsorbed into the blood

Match the following structures, labelled a. through c., to their descriptions. -is important for balance and eye movement

Match the following structures, labelled a. through j., to their descriptions. -responsible for comprehension and formulation of coherent patterns of speech

Match the following structures, labelled a. through c., to their descriptions. -plays a role in planning and initiation of voluntary activity; important for learning and remembering procedural motor tasks

Match the following structures, labelled a. through j., to their descriptions. -triggers voluntary movement by activating motor neurons

Match the following structures, labelled a. through j., to their descriptions. -responsible for speaking ability

Match the following structures, labelled a. through j., to their descriptions. -a thick band of axons traversing between the two hemispheres

Match the following structures, labelled a. through e., to their descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -Venous blood draining from the brain empties here.

Match the following structures, labelled a. through e., to their descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -location of CSF as it surrounds the brain

Match the following structures, labelled a. through e., to their descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -site of formation of CSF

Match the following structures, labelled a. through j., to their descriptions. -initial cortical processing for sensations arising from the surface of the body

Match the following structures, labelled a. through c., to their descriptions. -regulates muscle tone; compares intentions of higher centres with performance of muscles and corrects any errors, especially with rapid phasic movements

Match the following structures, labelled a. through j., to their descriptions. -programs complex sequences of movement

Match the following structures, labelled a. through j., to their descriptions. -initial cortical processing for vision

Match the types of memory, labelled a. and b., to their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -site for initial deposition of new information

Match the types of memory, labelled a. and b., to their characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -limited storage capacity

Match the following structures, labelled a. through j., to their descriptions. -primarily concerned with motivation and emotion