Anatomy & Physiology Chapter 14 Test Bank Questions 2025-2026 Latest Update

The following are all major components of the brainstem except the _________. - ANScerebellum
The right and left cerebral hemispheres are separated from each other by - ANSlongitudinal fissure
the gray matter of the cerebrum forms a surface layer called the ___ and deeper
masses called ___ surrounded by white matter. - ANS-cortex; nuclei
the pons and cerebellum arise from which secondary embryonic vesicle? - ANSmetencephalon
which of the following structures appears as a large bulge just rostral to the medulla? -
ANS-pons
which structure forms the floor and part of the walls of the third ventricle? - ANShypothalamus
From superficial to deep, the meninges occur in which order? - ANS-dura mater,
arachnoid, pia mater
which of the following is not a function of CSF? - ANS-To provide oxygen and nutrients
to the nervous tissue
cerebrospinal fluid is secreted by choroid plexus in the ___ ventricles and reabsorbed
by arachnoid villi in the ___. - ANS-lateral, third, and fourth; superior sagittal sinus
the blood-brain barrier (BBB) is most permeable to which of the following? - ANSglucose and oxygen
which structures create the blood-brain barrier (BBB) - ANS-Tight junctions between
endothelial cells that form the capillary walls
a patient is experiencing a high fever, stiff neck, drowsiness, and intense headaches. a
spinal tap showed bacteria and white blood cells in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). this
individual most likely has what condition? - ANS-meningitis
the medulla oblongata originates from which structure? - ANS-myelencephalon
where are the cardiac, vasomotor, and respiratory centers found? - ANS-medulla
oblongata