Which of the following is NOT a function of cerebrospinal fluid?
A. provides oxygen to CNS tissue
B. provides nutrients to CNS tissue
C. provides a protective cushion around the CNS
D. protects the brain from rapid, jarring head movements
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Question 2) Cerebrospinal fluid is formed by tissue in the walls and roofs of the
A. subarachnoid space.
B. dural sinuses.
C. fissure of Sylvius.
D. ventricles of the brain.
E. subdural space.
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Question 3) Cerebrospinal fluid fills the
A. subarachnoid space.
B. subdural space.
C. dural sinuses.
D. epidural space.
E. None of these choices is correct.
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Question 4) The most superficial meningeal layer is
A. the pia mater.
B. the arachnoid layer.
C. the dura mater.
D. the epidural sinus.
E. the skull.
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Question 5) Which of the following is NOT part of the limbic system?
A. lateral geniculate nucleus of the thalamus
B. cingulate gyrus of the cerebral cortex
C. dentate gyrus of the hippocampus
D. olfactory cortex
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Question 6) The corpus striatum is composed of the
A. subthalamic and red nuclei.
B. lentiform and caudate nuclei.
C. caudate nucleus and substantia nigra.
D. substantia nigra and hippocampus.
E. subthalamic nuclei and pineal body.
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Question 7) The basal nuclei function to
A. produce stiff, exaggerated movements.
B. assist the autonomic nervous system.
C. inhibit unwanted muscular activity.
D. control alertness.
E. store memory.
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Question 8) The limbic system
A. has recently evolved.
B. is associated with basic survival instincts of nutrition, memory, and reproduction.
C. controls voluntary movements of the arms and legs.
D. is a memory area in the midbrain.
E. includes the brainstem.
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Question 9) The limbic system involves various neural connections between
A. the medulla and pons.
B. the pons and cerebellum.
C. the cerebrum and diencephalon.
D. the diencephalon and midbrain.
E. the cerebrum and midbrain.
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Question 10) Lesions of the basal nuclei could cause
A. loss of memory.
B. uncontrolled rage.
C. fluent but circular speech.
D. a slight shaking of the hands or head.
E. loss of smell.
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