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Chapter 44. Brain Stem, Reflexive Behavior, and the Cranial Nerves and

Chapter 45. Brain Stem Modulation of Sensation, Movement, and Consciousness

  1. Which cranial nerves pass through the cavernous sinus? (Five points, all must be correct for credit.)
      2.  ______________________________
  2. Through which openings do each of the cranial nerves pass to leave the skull? (14 points)
     
    I ___________________________________________
    II ___________________________________________
    III ___________________________________________
    IV ___________________________________________
    V1 ___________________________________________
    V2 ___________________________________________
    V3 ___________________________________________
    VI ___________________________________________
    VII ___________________________________________
    VIII ___________________________________________
    IX ___________________________________________
    X ___________________________________________
    XI ___________________________________________
    XII ___________________________________________
  1. What are the primary neurotransmitters of the neurons in these brainstem nuclei? (Six points)
     
    tuberomammillary nucleus of the hypothalamus ___________________________________________
    nucleus basalis of Meynert ___________________________________________
    raphe nuclei ___________________________________________
    substantia nigra (pars compacta) and midbrain tegmentum ___________________________________________
    locus ceruleus ___________________________________________
    dorsal motor vagal nucleus, nucleus of the solitary tract, and nucleus ambiguus (two neurotransmitters) ___________________________________________
  1. What is the order of these branches of the facial nerve, from innermost to outermost? (Three points. Draw a line between items.)
     
    Nerve to the stapedius muscle First
    Chorda tympani Second
    Greater petrosal nerve Third

    Extra credit question:
    Question 1 is not entirely correct. Cranial nerves lie in the wall of the cavernous sinus, except one--which is it? (One extra credit point.)
     ______________________________


Thanks to Dr. Tom Ala for these questions!

This is an open-book test due 4/16/2002
A score of 80% or better is required. If your score is less, you are required to retake the test.

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