1. gyrus-
2. Broca's area-
3. cerebellum-
4. cerebrovascular accident-
5. plexus-
6. pacinian corpuscle-
7. sciatic nerve-
8. REM sleep-
9. alpha waves-
10. cornea-
11. hyperopia-
12. semicircular canal-
13. oxytocin-
14. glucagon-
15. Grave's disease-
16. hypoglycemia-

Multiple choice:

_____1. The foremost portion of the brain during brain development, that eventually becomes the

cerebrum, is the:

1. diencephalon
2. mesencephalon
3. telencephalon
4. myelencephalon
5. metencephalon

_____2. The transverse fissure separates the:

1. cerebrum from the cerebellum
2. left cerebral hemisphere from the right cerebral hemisphere
3. two halves of the spinal cord
4. all of the above
5. none of the above

_____3. Wernicke's area is involved with:

1. the understanding and interpretation of language and speech
2. motor functions of speech
3. the sense of smell
4. reflexual eye movement
5. none of the above

_____4. The innermost meninx is the:

1. dura mater
2. pia mater
3. arachnoid
4. endodermis
5. none of the above

_____5. Cranial nerve III is the:

1. optic nerve
2. olfactory nerve
3. oculomotor nerve
4. vagus nerve
5. trochlear nerve

_____6. The nerve that stimulates your diaphragm muscle, thus causing you to breathe, is the:

1. sciatic nerve
2. phrenic nerve
3. axillary nerve
4. musculocutaneous nerve
5. obturator nerve

_____7. The craniosacral nerves are involved with the:

1. sympathetic nervous system
2. parasympathetic nervous system
3. both of the above
4. none of the above

_____8. Beta waves are produced mostly:

1. during deep sleep
2. while one is awake, calm, and unfocused
3. while one is in a coma
4. while one is concentrating
5. none of the above

_____9. The black coat of tissue in the posterior chamber of the eye is the:

1. sclera
2. retina
3. choroid
4. cornea
5. none of the above

_____10. The organ of Corti is found in the:

1. posterior chamber of the eye
2. inner ear
3. middle ear
4. external ear
5. none of the above

_____11. The utricle and saccule are involved with:

1. sight
2. hearing
3. dynamic equilibrium
4. static equilibrium
5. none of the above

_____12. TSH, ACTH and prolactin are released from the:

1. hypothalamus
2. posterior pituitary
3. anterior pituitary
4. thyroid
5. adrenal cortex

_____13. The adrenal cortex releases:

1. cortisol
2. aldosterone
3. androgens
4. all of the above
5. none of the above

_____14. Acromegaly is due to:

1. hypersecretion of insulin
2. hypersecretion of GH during childhood
3. hypersecretion of GH during adulthood
4. hyposecretion of GH
5. none of the above

_____15. An individual with Addison's disease is experiencing problems with hormones released by the

1. thyroid
2. adrenal medulla
3. adrenal cortex
4. parathyroid
5. none of the above

Sample Short Answer:

1. Describe three of the motor areas of the cerebral cortex.
2. On the illustrated cross section of the spinal cord, point out the posterior horns, lateral horns, anterior horns, gray commissure, and white matter.
3. What are the last four cranial nerves, and describe their function.
4. Outline the stages of sleep that an individual will go through, and describe what goes on in each stage.
5. Describe the pathway that sound takes from the pinnae of the ear to the organ of Corti.
6. On the eye diagram, point out the: ciliary body, cornea, iris, pupil, lens, sclera, choroid, retina, macula lutea, and optic disk.
7. Describe the hormones produced by the thyroid gland, and any diseases associated with these hormones.
8. What hormones are necessary for a mother to nurse a baby, where are they produced, and what specific functions do they serve?