The Cerebrum Practice Problems

Which of the cranial nerves does not originate from the brainstem?

The following includes the functions of the cerebrum, except:

The white matter of the cerebrum gets its name from the appearance of:

Which of the following statements about the neocortex of the cerebral cortex is true?

The grey tone of the cerebrum's grey matter is due to the presence of:

Which of the following is responsible for processing auditory information and interpreting sounds?

John experienced a severe brain injury, leading to significant changes in his personality after recovery. He developed impulsivity and a loss of planning abilities. Which part of the brain was likely affected by the accident?

The central sulcus marks the boundary between the primary motor cortex and the:

In Huntington's disease, several parts of the brain are affected. Choose which parts are included:

The cerebellum and basal nuclei are principal parts of the brain associated with movement. Choose which statement accurately describes the function of the two parts mentioned:

I. The cerebellum is responsible for maintaining coordinated movement

II. The basal nuclei is responsible for initiating movement

III. A damaged basal nuclei will result in loss of sensation in the face ipsilateral to the lesion

Head trauma is often associated with amnesia. Which specific part of the brain is in charge of memory:

Mae was riding her horse when it suddenly jumped resulting in her falling and hitting the back of her head on a rock. When Mae woke-up in the hospital she said that she couldn't see anything. What lobe of the cerebrum would you expect to be damaged in Mae:

A comatose patient most likely damaged this part of the brain:

A tiger is following its prey in order to hunt it. Which of the following areas of the brain coordinates its eye movements when following prey?

The areas are matched with the lobes of the cerebrum in which they are located. Identify which of the following is incorrectly matched.

Identify which of the following connects the cerebellum to medulla oblongata.

The prefrontal cortex of the brain performs certain complex functions. Which of the following statements describes the effects of damage to this area?

The areas are matched with the lobes of the cerebrum in which they are located. Identify which of the following is incorrectly matched.

The lateral sulcus separates which of the lobes of the cerebrum?

Identify which of the following regions of the brain lack grey matter.

Which of the following areas of the brain is located in the  frontal lobe and regulates breathing when we are speaking?

The motor speech area located in the frontal part of the left hemisphere of the brain is:

Hemispheric lateralization is:

Mr. John has difficulties producing speech and struggles to pronounce words and create cohesive sentences. Which area of his brain has been negatively impacted according to these observations?

John is a left-handed individual who recently suffered a stroke. The stroke affected the right hemisphere of his brain. One of the areas affected by the stroke is the precentral gyrus in the right cerebral cortex. How will this affect John's motor abilities?

Mr. Johnson, a 62-year-old retired teacher, was admitted to the hospital following a stroke. The stroke had affected the left cerebral hemisphere of his brain, resulting in language difficulties. Which specific area of the brain is likely damaged in Mr. Johnson's case?

Which region of the brain do you believe is most likely to be affected if a person has lost conscious motor control of skeletal muscles?