Carley MCQ 09

Topic: Anatomy

Created on Saturday, November 26 2022 by carley

Last modified on Saturday, November 26 2022.

 
        A) Smell
 
        B) Vision
 
        C) Hearing
 
        D) Taste
 

 

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This question was created on November 26, 2022 by carley.
This question was last modified on November 26, 2022.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS

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A) Smell

This answer is incorrect.

The inferior colliculi do not play a role in olfaction, which instead relies on CN I  (See References)

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B) Vision

This answer is incorrect.

The inferior colliculi do not play a role in the visual pathway, which relies on CN II.  (See References)

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C) Hearing

This answer is correct.

The inferior colliculi play a role in the auditory pathway so lesions here or near the brachium could result in a hearing deficit   (See References)

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D) Taste

This answer is incorrect.

The tectum is not involved in the gustatory pathway. Gustation relies on CN VII, IX, X and its nuclei  (See References)

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References:

1. Nolte, J. (2008). The Human Brain: An Introduction to Its Functional Anatomy, 6th ed. Mosby, St. Louis. (ISBN:0323041310)

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Carley MCQ 09
Question ID: 112622009
Question written by carley. (C) FrontalCortex.com 2006-2009, all rights reserved. Created: 11/26/2022
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