Question

1. the corticospinal tracts function in the control of

a. sweat glands
b. posture
c. voluntary muscle movements
d. spinal reflexes

1. what is the function of cerebral association areas?

a. to analyze and interpret sensory experiences
b. memory
c. reasoning and judgement
d. all of these are correct

1. the structure that contains nerve tracts connecting the right and left cerebral hemispheres is

called the
a. basal ganglia
b. hypothalamus
c. rubrospinal nuclei
d. none of these is correct

1. the basal ganglia include which of the following?

a. putamen
b. globus pallidus
c. caudate nucleus
d. all of these are correct

1. which of the following is not a part of the diencephalon?

a. thalamus
b. hypothalamus
c. anterior pituitary gland
d. posterior pituitary gland

1. the cerebrum is separated from the cerebellum by the

a. lateral sulcus
b. central sulcus
c. longitudinal fissure
d. transverse fissure

1. most cerebrospinal fluid is secreted from the choroid plexuses in the

a. lateral ventricles
b. third ventricle
c. fourth ventricle
d. cerebral aqueduct

1. which of the following is not a function of the hypothalamus?

a. regulation of body temperature
b. control of hunger
c. production of hormones
d. control of postural reflexes

1. in the case of a subdural hematoma resulting from a blow to the head, blood accumulates

between the
a. dura mater and skull
b. dura mater and arachnoid mater
c. pia mater and brain
d. arachnoid mater and brain

1. an inflammation of the meninges called meningitis most commonly involves the

a. dura mater only
b. dura mater and arachnoid mater
c. arachnoid mater and pia mater
d. pia mater only

Explanation:

• Question 57: The corticospinal tracts are responsible for voluntary muscle movements.
• Question 58: Cerebral association areas are involved in analyzing and interpreting sensory experiences, memory, reasoning, and judgement.
• Question 59: The structure connecting the right and left cerebral hemispheres is the corpus callosum, not listed in the options.
• Question 60: The basal ganglia include the putamen, globus pallidus, and caudate nucleus.
• Question 61: The anterior pituitary gland is not part of the diencephalon.
• Question 62: The cerebrum is separated from the cerebellum by the transverse fissure.
• Question 63: Most cerebrospinal fluid is secreted from the choroid plexuses in the lateral ventricles.
• Question 64: The hypothalamus is not involved in the control of postural reflexes.
• Question 65: In a subdural hematoma, blood accumulates between the dura mater and arachnoid mater.
• Question 66: Meningitis most commonly involves the arachnoid mater and pia mater.

Answer:

1. C. voluntary muscle movements
2. D. All of these are correct
3. D. None of these is correct
4. D. All of these are correct
5. C. anterior pituitary gland
6. D. transverse fissure
7. A. lateral ventricles
8. D. control of postural reflexes
9. B. dura mater and arachnoid mater
10. C. arachnoid mater and pia mater