Chapter 14 Principles of Anatomy & Physiology 14th edition by Gerard J Tortora

Chapter 14 Principles of Anatomy & Physiology 14th edition by Gerard J Tortora

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

1) The brain and spinal cord develop from the _____ neural tube.

1. a) mesodermal
2. b) endodermal
3. c) ectodermal
4. d) cranial
5. e) caudal

Answer: c

Difficulty: Medium

Study Objective 1: SO 14.19 Describe how the parts of the brain develop.

Section Reference 1: Sec 14.9 Development of the Nervous System

2) Which brain vesicle gives rise to the midbrain and cerebral aqueduct?

1. a) Prosencephalon
2. b) Mesencephalon
3. c) Rhombencephalon
4. d) Telencephalon
5. e) Myelencephalon

Answer: b

Difficulty: Medium

Study Objective 1: SO 14.19 Describe how the parts of the brain develop.

Section Reference 1: Sec 14.9 Development of the Nervous System

3) Which of the following is NOT a major region of the brain?

1. a) Brain stem
2. b) Cerebellum
3. c) Cauda equina
4. d) Diencephalon
5. e) Cerebrum

Answer: c

Difficulty: Easy

Study Objective 1: SO 14.1 Identify the major parts of the brain and explain how the brain is protected.

Study Objective 2: SO 14.1.1 Identify the major parts of the brain.

Section Reference 1: Sec 14.1 Brain Organization, Protection, and Blood Supply

4) Which of the following brain structures consists of the medulla oblongata, pons and midbrain?

1. a) Brain stem
2. b) Cerebrum
3. c) Cerebellum
4. d) Diencephalon
5. e) Dura mater

Answer: a

Difficulty: Easy

Study Objective 1: SO 14.1 Identify the major parts of the brain and explain how the brain is protected.

Study Objective 2: SO 14.1.1 Identify the major parts of the brain.

Section Reference 1: Sec 14.1 Brain Organization, Protection, and Blood Supply

5) Which of the following brain structures consists of the thalamus, hypothalamus and epithalamus?

1. a) Cerebellum
2. b) Brain stem
3. c) Cerebrum
4. d) Diencephalon
5. e) Dura mater

Answer: d

Difficulty: Easy

Study Objective 1: SO 14.1 Identify the major parts of the brain and explain how the brain is protected.

Study Objective 2: SO 14.1.1 Identify the major parts of the brain.

Section Reference 1: Sec 14.1 Brain Organization, Protection, and Blood Supply