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Questions About Nervous System Questions
Question 1 of 5
The lateral ventricles are located within the cerebral hemispheres and are connected to the third ventricle by the:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The interventricular foramen connects lateral ventricles to the third. Aqueduct links third to fourth, canal is spinal, magnum is skull exit.
Question 2 of 5
Bundle of nerve fibers that transmit information between different regions of the cerebral cortex within the same hemisphere is called a:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Association tracts connect cortical regions within one hemisphere. Commissures cross, projection tracts go to/from CNS.
Question 3 of 5
Broca's area, crucial for speech production and language expression, is typically found in the:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Broca’s area in the left frontal lobe manages speech production.
Question 4 of 5
The limbic association area, involved in emotional responses and memory formation, is found in the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The limbic system, including temporal lobe areas (e.g., hippocampus), handles emotions and memory.
Question 5 of 5
The brachial plexus primarily innervates the muscles and skin of the:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The brachial plexus (C5-T1) serves the upper limb.