Chapter 3: Structure of the Nervous System

Chapter 3: Structure of the Nervous System

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

Multiple-Choice Questions

 

3.1-1.  In the opening vignette, Ryan B. undergoes neurosurgery to remove a portion of his _______ in order to treat his worsening epilepsy.

1. cerebellum
2. limbic system
3. medial temporal lobe
4. amygdala
5. parietal lobe

Difficulty: 2

Question ID: 3.1-1

Page Ref: 67

Topic: Opening Vignette

Skill: Factual

Answer: c: medial temporal lobe

Rationale: Epilepsy can be diminished by neurosurgery in which a seizure focus is removed from the brain.

 

3.1-2.  Early anatomists named observable brain features

1. for the similarity of the structure to everyday objects.
2. using a formal naming system.
3. in honor of their parents.
4. in honor of the early gods.
5. using Greek numerals.

Difficulty:       1

Question ID:   3.1-2

Page Ref:        67-68

Topic:  Basic Features of the Nervous System

Skill:    Factual

Answer: a. for the similarity of the structure to everyday objects.

Rationale: Early anatomists name brain structures for their resemblance to everyday objects.

 

3.1-3.  The term “neuraxis” refers to

1. the cross-sectional diameter of the spinal cord.
2. a plane that divides the two hemispheres into right and left halves.
3. an imaginary line drawn through the spinal cord up to the front of the brain.
4. a plane that divides the brain into top and bottom halves.
5. the frontal portions of the brain.

Difficulty: 2

Question ID: 3.1-3

Page Ref: 68

Topic:  Basic Features of the Nervous System

Skill: Factual

Answer: c. an imaginary line drawn through the spinal cord up to the front of the brain.

Rationale: The term “neuraxis” refers to an imaginary line drawn through the spinal cord up to the front of the brain.

 

3.1-4.  The term “rostral” means

1. toward the tail.
2. superior.
3. toward the beak or snout.
4. away from the midline.
5. toward the midline.

Difficulty:       1

Question ID:   3.1-4

Page Ref:        68

Topic:  Basic Features of the Nervous System

Skill:    Factual

Answer: c. toward the beak or snout.

Rationale: The term “rostral”  means toward the front or beak.

 

3.1-5.  The term “dorsum” means _______, while the term “ventrum” means _______.

1. back; belly
2. belly; back
3. front; rear
4. rear; front
5. top; down

Difficulty: 1

Question ID:   3.1-5

Page Ref: 68

Topic:  Basic Features of the Nervous System

Skill: Factual

Answer: a. back; belly

Rationale:  The term “dorsum” means toward the back while the term “ventrum” refers to the belly.

 

3.1-6.  Another term for “caudal” is

1. ventral.
2. dorsal
3. anterior.
4. lateral.
5. posterior.

Difficulty: 1

Question ID: 3.1-6

Page Ref: 68

Topic:  Basic Features of the Nervous System

Skill: Factual

Answer: e. posterior.

Rationale: “Posterior” is another term for “caudal.”