Neuroanatomy Quiz

What part of the nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord?

• Peripheral Nervous System

• Somatic Nervous System

• Central Nervous System

• Autonomic Nervous System

Which part of the brain is responsible for balance?

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• Brain Stem

• Thalamus

What is the outer covering of the brain called?

• Dura Mater

• Pia Mater

• Arachnoid Mater

• Cerebrospinal Fluid

How many pairs of cranial nerves are there?

• 10 pairs

• 12 pairs

• 14 pairs

• 8 pairs

What color is the axon covered with myelin?

• Red

• Black

• White

• Gray

Which lobe of the brain is responsible for vision?

• Frontal Lobe

• Occipital Lobe

• Parietal Lobe

• Temporal Lobe

What is the function of the thalamus?

• Controls sensations

• Controls motor functions

• Controls balance

• Controls breathing

Where does the spinal cord begin?

• Cranial cavity

• First lumbar vertebra

• Thoracic region

• Lower end of the medulla oblongata

What is the space between the arachnoid mater and pia mater called?

• Subarachnoid space

• Cerebrospinal space

• Dural space

• Ventricular space

Which part of the spinal cord is responsible for reflex actions?

• Brain Stem

• Cerebellum

• Spinal Cord

• Cerebrum