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WorksheetsNeuroanatomy Final
Total questions: 77
Worksheet time: 2hrs 37mins
Which of the following are histologic changes observed in degenerating axons?
Swelling of the cell body
Mitosis
Nuclear displacement to an eccentric position
Dispersion of ribosomes
True or false: During Wallerian degeneration, the proximal axon dies and the myelin retracts.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT TRUE?
The Glia of the CNS secrete growth factors
The PNS has endoneurium
Glia in the CNS express inhibitory molecules to inhibit axonal outgrowth
The PNS Scwann cells make growth factors which encourage axonal outgrowth
Which of the following is NOT TRUE in order for nerve re-growth to be successful?
The nerve must enter the appropriate endoneurial tube
There must be a functional connection with the target
There must be an accurate apposition of perineurial sheaths
There must be formation of a scar
True or false: the reticular formation is located in the cerebral cortex.
True
False
Which of the following IS NOT TRUE of the role of the reticular formation in consciousness?
The reticular formation wakes up the cortex by stimulating the thalamus
Decreased activity of the Ascending Reticular Activating System (ARAS) allows you to fall asleep.
The pontine reticular formation is necessary for sleep
The reticular formation receives inputs from the CTZ for sleep
Which of the following nerves are involved in swallowing?
VIII
X
XI
IX
Which of the following are inputs to cause vomiting?
Chemoreceptor Trigger Zone (CTZ)
Vestibular System
Afferent signals from the stomach and small intestine via the nucleus of the solitary tract (X)
Ascending Reticular Activating System (ARAS)
True or false: The pontine reticulospinal tract (ventral funiculus, ipsilateral, excite extensors) and the medullary reticulospinal tract (lateral funiculus, ipsilateral, excite flexors) are how the reticular formation act on motor function.
True
False
Where are pre-ganglionic parasympathetic neurons located?
Thoracolumbar cord segments T1-L3
Brain Stem
Sacral cord segments S2, S3
In the wall of the target tissue
Which of the following causes pupillary dilation and smooth muscle constriction?
Parasympathetic
Sympathetic
What type of receptors does norepinephrine from sympathetic post-ganglionic axons go to?
Adrenergic
Muscarinic
Nicotinic
What type of receptors does acetylcholine from parasympathetic and sympathetic pre-ganglionic axons go to?
Adrenergic
Muscarinic
Nicotinic
What type of receptors does acetylcholine from parasympathetic post-ganglionic axons go to?
Adrenergic
Muscarinic
Nicotinic
True or false: Horner's Syndrome is characterized by an inability to dilate the pupil, inability to sweat on the affected side ptosis (prolapsed eyelid), enopthalmus (slight retraction of the eyeball), and vasodilation.
True
False
What nerve functions in inhibiting detrusor muscle contraction and constricting the internal urethral sphincter?
Pelvic nerve (Parasympathetic)
Pudendal nerve (somatic)
Hypogastric nerve (sympathetic)
Sciatic nerve (somatic)
What nerve stimulates the contraction of the detrusor muscle?
Hypogastric (sympathetic)
Pelvic (parasympathetic)
Pudendal (somatic)
Sciatic (somatic)
What tract sends sensory signals to the pontine micturition center and cerebral cortex to report filling of the bladder?
Spinothalamic
Pontine reticulospinal
Corticospinal
Rubrospinal
What tract allows the cerebral cortex to inhibit the micturition center and voluntarily release the external urethral sphincter? (house-training!)
Spinothalamic
Corticospinal
Rubrospinal
Pontine reticulospinal
Phillip's pet miniature dachshund, Hannah, got stepped on by Phillip and caused a severe lesion in the thoracic region! Will her bladder leak or fill?
Leak
Fill
Where is the vestibular organ located?
Tibia
Petrous temporal bone
Squamous temporal bone
Frontal bone
________ detects the linear motion of the head.
Utricle
Saccule
Semicircular ducts
What detects straight up and down motion of the head?
Utricle
Saccule
Semicircular canals
Deflection of the stereocilia away from the kinocilium will result in a(n) ________ in firing rate.
Increase
Decrease
What fluid fills the osseous labyrinth?
Perilymph
Endolymph
What structure(s) utilize a statoconial membrane with statoconia to sense changes in head position?
Semicircular canals
Utricle
Saccule
If you tilt your head in the direction show, will the kinocilium and stereocilia be pushed clockwise or counterclockwise?
Clockwise (opposite direction of head movement)
Counterclockwise (same direction as head movement)
True or false: The gelatinous substance of the macula extends from the sensory epithelium to the membranous labyrinth (the roof of the macula).
True
False
Which duct(s) is/are found in a vertical plane?
Anterior
Posterior
Lateral
Where do the vestibulospinal tracts run?
Dorsal funiculus
Ventral funiculus
Lateral funiculus
What reflex involves changing eye position in response to a change in head position and triggers physiologic nystagmus?
Vestibulospinal reflex
Vestibulo-ocular reflex
Auditory reflex
If your patient is falling to the right and its quick phase nystagmus is to the left and there are no signs of hypermetria, what side of the vestibular nuclei/nerve/organ is lesioned?
Right
Left
Which of the following is a motor system function?
Reflexes
Posture
Locomotion
Balance
Directed movement
Which cranial nerves are involved in the vestibulo-ocular reflex?
III
V
IV
VI
VIII
True or false: Lower motor neurons excite smooth muscles.
True
False
When you step on a Lego in the middle of the night, what reflexes are activated?
Flexor reflex
Crossed extensor reflex
Auditory reflex
Ouch reflex
Identify what would be labeled in blue on the picture.
Extensor
Flexor
Are the Upper Motor Neurons and Lower Motor Neurons excitatory or inhibitory in function?
Excitatory
Inhibitory
Both!
What tract begins in the primary motor cortex and terminates in the motor nuclei of the brainstem?
Corticonuclear
Corticospinal
Reticulospinal
Rubrospinal
What tract from the primary motor cortex innervates interneurons?
Corticonuclear
Corticospinal
Rubrospinal
Reticulospinal
Toxins from Clostridium tetani prevent the release of neurotransmitters from which type of neuron?
Lower motor neuron
Renshaw cells
Interneurons
Which of the following descending motor tracts run within the lateral funiculus?
Lateral corticospinal
Lateral vestibulospinal
Rubrospinal
Pontine reticulospinal
Medullary reticulospinal
Posture is modulated by what structure?
Reticular formation
cerebrum
cerebellum
vestibular nucleus
An animal is experiencing paralysis with hyperreflexia, where is the lesion located?
lower motor neuron
upper motor neuron
T/F: Descending tracts have a net excitatory effect.
True
False
The organization of the cerebellar cortex, from outermost to innermost, goes as follows:
granule cell layer, molecular layer, purkinje cell layer
purkinje cell layer, granule cell layer, molecular layer
molecular layer, purkinje cell layer, granule cell layer
molecular layer, granule cell layer, purkinje cell layer
Choose the dorsally visible structures of the cerebellum.
Vermis
Cerebellar hemisphere
nodulus
cerebellar peduncles
flocculus
Purkinje cells are ________, while cerebellar nuclei are ________.
excitatory, excitatory
inhibitory, inhibitory
excitatory, inhibitory
inhibitory, excitatory
Output from the cerebellum is excitatory, EXCEPT when the target is what?
Vestibular nuclei
Thalamus
Reticular formation
Red nucleus
T/F: goal directed movement, posture, and balance are modulated by the pontocerebellar, spinocerebellar, and vestibulocerebellar modules, respectively.
True
False
Cerebellar hypoplasia can be classified as what?
Death of purkinje cells
underdevelopment of cerebellum
absence of a cerebellum
T/F: If the limbus of the fibrous tunic is damaged, then you are unable to do a corneal transplant.
True
False
Which are differences between the cornea and the sclera?
cornea has no blood vessels
cornea is a regularly organized stroma
cornea has no nerve endings
What is the purpose of the pigment within the choroid?
reflect incoming light
absorb stray light
to look cool
to protect the underlying vasculature
Which is true about the Tapetum Lucidum
It is poor in zinc
it enhances low light vision
Absorbs light
Located in the ventral half of the globe
T/F: The ciliary epithelium located on the ciliary processes of the ciliary body produce Vitreous humor.
True
False
As the ciliary muscle _______, the lens _______ in thickness.
contracts, decreases
relaxes, increases
contracts, increases
contracts, does not change
T/F: The pupil is an empty space surrounded by the Iris, not a physical space.
True
False
Which label is on the Posterior chamber?
1
2
3
4
Which order best describes the flow of Aqueous humor?
4 --> 2 --> 3
3 --> 2 --> 4
1 --> 2 --> 3
1 --> 4 --> 2 --> 3
Which label is located in the Posterior segment?
1
2
3
4
Which layer of the retina forms the optic nerve?
outer nuclear layer
inner nuclear layer
ganglion cell layer
T/F: RPE65 is the main enzyme that converts 11-cis retinol into all-trans retinyl esters
True
False
T/F: Most photoreceptors are rods
True
False
The pretectal nucleus projects to what?
Cortex
parasympathetic nucleus of III
tectum
The rostral colliculus projects to the _______ descending tracts.
ipsilateral
contralateral
The Pupillary light reflex is what kind of a response?
parasympathetic
sympathetic
somatic
Accommodation is described as what?
Ability to focus on objects at varying distances
ability of the iris to dilate and constrict
getting comfortable after moving into a new home
Which auditory ossicle is directly pressed against the tympanic membrane?
Malleus
Incus
Stapes
The middle and inner ear are separated by what structure?
Cochlear window
Tympanic membrane
Nictitating membrane
Vestibular window
T/F: The endolymph located in the scala vestibuli and scale tympani is high in K+.
True
False
The basilar membrane gets _______ as it approaches the apex, thus is able to detect _______ frequencies.
narrower, lower
narrower, higher
wider, lower
wider, higher
What is the second messenger that allows the sensory hair cells to release neurotransmitter onto the cochlear nerve?
Ca2+
K+
IP3
T/F: All fibers of the cochlear nerve terminate in the cochlear nuclei.
True
False
What allows for localization of sound?
delay between ears
relative volume difference between the ears
magic
difference in path length to ipsilateral and contralateral dorsal nucleus of trapezoid body
The Acoustic startle reflex utilizes what structures?
caudal colliculus
rostral colliculus
tectospinal tract
medial geniculate nucleus
The Tensor tympani muscle and stapedius muscle are innervated by which cranial nerves, respectively
CN V, CN V
CN VII, CN VII
CN VII, CN V
CN V, CN VII
