Neurophysiology Lab Final Practice Quiz

Identify the segment-

Which of the following is the function of the red structure-

• Parasympathetic input to the eye

• Eye movement

• Motor control of Eyelids

Answer explanation

Edinger-Westphal Nucleus

Which muscle(s) do the tracts highlighted structures innervate?

• Superior rectus

• Lateral rectus

• Medial rectus

• Inferior oblique

What is the output of the highlighted structure?

Answer explanation

Structure- Medial vestibular nuclei

Function- Balance and posture

True or False: As you travel upwards from the medulla to the midbrain, the first segment that contains the trigeminothalamic tract is the middle pons.

• True

• False

Name the structure on shown on this segment (not highlighted) that recieves input and also sends output to the temporal lobes-

Answer explanation

Identify the red nucleus-

The red outlined structure sends output to the anterior group of the thalamus through the ___________ tract.

Answer explanation

Mamillary bodies

Function- Limbic system such as emotions

Which of these structures does NOT have output to the ventrolateral nucleus of the thalamus?

• Caudate nucleus

• subthalamic nucleus

• Putamen

• Globus pallidus

The red outlined structure receives input from the __________.