Cranial nerve IX is called the ________________ nerve.
Glossopharyngeal
A cervical discectomy is performed with what position?
A. Prone
B. Supine
C. Kraske
Supine
This type of nerve detects stimuli.
A. Integrative
B. Sensory
C. Motor
Sensory
How many layers of meninges are there?
A. Five
B. Four
C. Three
Three
The target area of cranial nerve II is ______.
Retina
How many pairs of cranial nerves are there?
A. 31
B. 8
C. 12
12
The cranium consists of how many bones?
A. Eight
B. Six
C. Seven
Eight
A craniotomy for subdural bleeding may be performed under local anesthesia.
A. True
B. False
True
The pons is a part of the:
A. Parietal lobe
B. Occipital lobe
C. Brain stem
Brain stem
Cranial nerve IV is called the _________ nerve.
Trochlear
Raney clips are used to stop the bleeding of the meninges.
A. True
B. False
False
Cranial nerve II is called the _______ nerve.
Cranial
The target area of cranial nerve XII is the ______________.
Tongue muscles
There are how many pairs of spinal nerves?
A. 12
B. 31
C. 24
31
These tumors constitute 40% of primary brain tumors.
A. Astroytoma
B. Acoustic neuroma
C. Glioma
Glioma
What acts as a relay station to the cerebral cortex for sensory data?
A. Thalamus
B. Medulla oblongata
C. Hypothalamus
Thalamus
Which nerve is the cranial nerve IX?
A. Vagus nerve
B. Vestibulocochlear
C. Glossopharyngeal
Glossopharyngeal
The PNS can be divided into the SNS and: A. PMCS B. ANS C. PMS
ANS
A transsphenoidal hypophysectomy is performed to remove tumors on the _______________.
Pituitary gland
Per day, the choroid plexus produces 800mL of:
A. Glial cells
B. Blood plasma
C. CSF
CSF
Cranial nerve V is called the __________ nerve.
Trigeminal
A premature closing of the cranial sutures of an infant is called:
A. Craniosynosstosis
B. Ischemic disease
C. AVM
Cranioynostosis
What is the term for water on the brain?
A. Hydrophilic
B. Hydrocephalus
C. Aerocephalus
Hydrocephalus
This contains the center for visual reflexes, such as movement of the head and eyes.
A. Midbrain
B. Pons
C. Medulla oblongata
Midbrain
Which layer of the meninges is the middle layer?
A. Arachnoid mater
B. Pia mater
C. Dura mater
Arachnoid mater
Love-Kerrison is a bone rongeur.
A. True
B. False
True
The target area of cranial nerve IV is the ________________.
Superior oblique
Where does body temperature regulation take place?
A. Cerebellum
B. Diencephalon
C. Occipital lobe
Diencephalon
What is the tough outer layer of the meninges?
A. Arachnoid mater
B. Dura mater
C. Pia mater
Dura mater
A Hudson brace is an osteotome.
A. True
B. False
False
Which number is the facial cranial nerve?
A. VI
B. VIII
C. VII
VII
The target area of cranial nerve VI is the ______________ muscle.
Lateral rectus
Gigli saws are flexible.
A. True
B. False
True
What cranial nerve deals with smell?
A. Trochlear
B. Optic
C. Olfactory
Olfactory
A Freer elevator has a dull side and a sharp side.
A. True
B. False
True
A VP shunt moves CSF from the ventricles to the __________.
Peritoneum
A VA shunt moves CSF from the ventricles to the ____________.
Right atrium
Cranial nerve VI is called the ________ nerve.
Abducens
Cranial nerve VIII is called the _________________________ nerve.
Vestivulocochlearacoustic
Cranial nerve XI is called the _________ nerve.
Accessory
Aneurysm clips can be both temporary and permanent.
A. True
B. False
True
A neurosurgeon will not use bone wax.
A. True
B. False
False
Cranial nerve X is called the _____ nerve.
Vagus
Surgical approach for herniated disk, spinal compression, or spinal tumor
Hemilaminotomy
A series of interconnected canals and cavities within the brain
Ventricles
Handles speech function
Left hemisphere
Accumulation of blood in the subdural or epidural space
Hematoma
A ring of gray matter nuclei on the inner border of the cerebrum that forms a border around the brain stem
Limbic system
Used to control bleeding around the bone edges
Bone wax
Second largest structure of the brain
Cerebellum
Deals with nonverbal and intuitive behaviors
Right Hemisphere
The midbrain; a section of the brain stem located between the diecephalon and the pons
Mesencephalon
Abnormal spread-open nerve tissue located at the site of the neural tube defect in myelomeningocele
Neuralplacode
Ultimately responsible for all human physical and mental functions
Brain
Layer of neurons on the surface of the brain
Cortex
Outside the spinal cord
Extradural
Three layers of protective tissue covering the brain and spinal cord
Cranial meninges
Encloses and protects the brain and is covered by skin
Cranium
Located between the midbrain and the cerebrum
Diencephalon
A congenital defect that develops during fetal development, where the spine protrudes through a congenital opening in the vertebral column
Myelomeningocele
The system composed of the nerves that link the various parts of the body to the central nervous system; includes the cranial nerves and the spinal nerves
Peripheral nervous system
Forced out of position
Extruded
Pressure produced within the cranium; when elevated, represents a space-occupying lesion or brain edema
Intracranial pressure
A localized collection of extravasated blood that is often clotted
Hematoma
An abnormal bony growth
Osteophytes
Voluntary motor portions of the nervous system responsible for skeletal muscle movement
Somatic nervous system
Incomplete closure of faulty fusion
Dysraphism
Across or through the sphenoid bone
Transsphenoidal
Division of the autonomic nervous system that is responsible for the flight-or-flight mechanism
Sympathetic nervous system
Involuntary motor portion of the nervous system responsible for smooth muscle contraction
Autonomic nervous system
Above or outside the dura mater
Epidural
A group of malignant tumors composed of glial cells
Gliomas
An area of broken-down tissue containing pus and liquefied tissue
Abscess
The portion of the brain located in the cranial fossa posterior to the brain stem and consisting of two lobes
Cerebellum
A division of the autonomic nervous system that responds by restoring homeostatic balance and conserving energy; slows the heart rate, relaxes the sphincters of the body, and increases peristalsis in the gastrointestinal tract
Parasympathetic nervous system
A severe short-term condition
Acute
Pain, numbness, and tingling in an extremity caused by the compression of a spinal nerve root
Radiculopathy
Dysraphism
incomplete closure or faulty fusion
Epidural
Above or outside the dura mater
Integration
Bringing together several components or functions to facilitate harmony
Glioma
a group of malignant tumors composed of glial cells
Intracranial pressure (ICP)
Pressure produced within the cranium
Transsphenoidal
Across or through the sphenoid bone
Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
Intermittent cerebrovascular insufficiency due to partial artery blockage
Peripheral nervous system (PNS)
The nerves linking the various body parts to the central nervous system
Central nervous system (CNS)
The main component that coordinates and controls the body's activities
Hematoma
A localized collection of extravasated blood that is often clotted
Parasympathetic nervous sytem (PNS)
Part of the ANS that restores homeostatic balance and conserves energy
Cerebrum
The largest section of the brain
Autonomic nervous system (ANS)
Responsible for smooth muscle contraction
Sympathetic nervous system
Division of the ANS responsible for the fight-or-flight mechanism
Somatic nervous system (SNS)
Voluntary motor portions of the nervous system responsible for skeletal muscle movement
Osteophyte
An abnormal bony growth
Circle of Willis
A complex vascular network located at the base of the brain
