Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a general function of the brain?

Accepted Answer

Regulation of blood glucose by the pancreas

Question 2

A patient suffers a blow to the back of the head and experiences irregular breathing and heart rhythm. Which brain structure is most likely injured?

Accepted Answer

Medulla oblongata

Question 3

Which of the following correctly matches a brain division with one of its components?

Accepted Answer

Diencephalon – Thalamus

Question 4

Which protective covering of the brain is directly continuous with the spinal cord and contains three distinct layers?

Accepted Answer

Meninges

Question 5

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is produced primarily by which structure?

Accepted Answer

Choroid plexus

Question 6

A blockage in the cerebral aqueduct would most directly affect the flow of CSF between which two ventricles?

Accepted Answer

Third and fourth ventricles

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the function of the arachnoid villi?

Accepted Answer

They reabsorb cerebrospinal fluid into the dural venous sinuses

Question 8

A newborn is diagnosed with hydrocephalus. Which of the following is the most likely cause?

Accepted Answer

Blockage of CSF drainage

Question 9

Which lobe of the cerebrum is primarily responsible for processing visual information?

Accepted Answer

Occipital lobe

Question 10

The primary somatosensory area is located in which gyrus?

Accepted Answer

Postcentral gyrus

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the function of the cerebellum?

Accepted Answer

It controls voluntary muscle contraction and maintains equilibrium

Question 12

Which structure connects the left and right cerebral hemispheres and is composed of white matter?

Accepted Answer

Corpus callosum

Question 13

A patient with damage to Broca’s area would most likely have difficulty with which function?

Accepted Answer

Producing speech

Question 14

Which of the following is a function of the hypothalamus?

Accepted Answer

Regulation of body temperature

Question 15

Which brain structure acts as a relay station for sensory information on its way to the cerebral cortex?

Accepted Answer

Thalamus

Question 16

Which of the following EEG wave patterns is most likely to be observed in a person who is awake and relaxed?

Accepted Answer

Alpha waves

Question 17

A patient with Alzheimer’s disease is most likely to show which of the following pathological features?

Accepted Answer

Loss of neurons that release acetylcholine

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from its formation to reabsorption?

Accepted Answer

Lateral ventricles → interventricular foramen → third ventricle → cerebral aqueduct → fourth ventricle → subarachnoid space → arachnoid villi

Question 19

Which of the following is a correct pairing of a cerebral lobe and its primary function?

Accepted Answer

Temporal lobe – auditory processing

Question 20

A patient is unable to coordinate voluntary muscle movements and maintain posture. Which brain region is most likely affected?

Accepted Answer

Cerebellum

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