Question 1

Which part of the cerebral cortex is involved in intellect, cognition, recall, and personality?

Accepted Answer

A)  combined primary somatosensory cortex and somatosensory association cortex 
B)  limbic association area 
C)  posterior association area 
D)  prefrontal cortex (anterior association area) 
A)  combined primary somatosensory cortex and somatosensory association cortex 
B)  limbic association area 
C)  posterior association area 
D)  prefrontal cortex (anterior association area)

Question 2

The two longitudinal ridges on the medulla oblongata where many descending fibers cross over are called the _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  olives 
B)  pyramids 
C)  nuclei 
D)  lateral horns 
A)  olives 
B)  pyramids 
C)  nuclei 
D)  lateral horns

Question 3

Which statement about epilepsy is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Epilepsy is often genetically induced but also frequently caused by head trauma, stroke, infection, and tumor. 
B)  The aura in tonic-clonic seizures typically occurs as the patient regains consciousness. 
C)  During seizures, sensory messages are processed normally but responses are blocked. 
D)  Absence seizures typically begin in adolescence and are often severely disabling. 
A)  Epilepsy is often genetically induced but also frequently caused by head trauma, stroke, infection, and tumor. 
B)  The aura in tonic-clonic seizures typically occurs as the patient regains consciousness. 
C)  During seizures, sensory messages are processed normally but responses are blocked. 
D)  Absence seizures typically begin in adolescence and are often severely disabling.

Question 4

Loss of ability to perform skilled motor activities such as piano playing, with no paralysis or weakness in specific muscles, might suggest damage to the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  rubrospinal tracts 
B)  spinal cord 
C)  premotor cortex 
D)  primary motor cortex 
A)  rubrospinal tracts 
B)  spinal cord 
C)  premotor cortex 
D)  primary motor cortex

Question 5

A disturbance of posture, muscle tremors at rest, and uncontrolled muscle contraction are all symptoms of damage to the basal nuclei.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Emotional memory_________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  involves remembering motor skills such as riding a bike 
B)  involves remembering a skill such as playing a musical instrument 
C)  involves remembering names, faces, words, and dates 
D)  involves your pounding heart when you hear a rattlesnake 
A)  involves remembering motor skills such as riding a bike 
B)  involves remembering a skill such as playing a musical instrument 
C)  involves remembering names, faces, words, and dates 
D)  involves your pounding heart when you hear a rattlesnake

Question 7

The brain area that regulates activities that control the state of wakefulness or alertness of the cerebral cortex is the_________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  limbic system 
B)  reticular formation 
C)  thalamus 
D)  pyramids 
A)  limbic system 
B)  reticular formation 
C)  thalamus 
D)  pyramids

Question 8

Degeneration of the dopamine-releasing neurons of the _________is the ultimate cause of Parkinson's disease.

Accepted Answer

A)  red nucleus 
B)  internal capsule 
C)  reticular formation 
D)  substantia nigra 
A)  red nucleus 
B)  internal capsule 
C)  reticular formation 
D)  substantia nigra

Question 9

REM sleep is associated with _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased activity of the brain, especially the cerebral cortex 
B)  decreased vital signs, such as heart rate and blood pressure 
C)  temporary skeletal muscle inhibition except for ocular muscles and diaphragm 
D)  decreased oxygen use, especially in the cerebral cortex 
A)  decreased activity of the brain, especially the cerebral cortex 
B)  decreased vital signs, such as heart rate and blood pressure 
C)  temporary skeletal muscle inhibition except for ocular muscles and diaphragm 
D)  decreased oxygen use, especially in the cerebral cortex

Question 10

Specific motor and sensory functions are localized in specific areas called domains, whereas memory and language have overlapping domains.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The limbic system acts as our emotional, or affective (feelings), brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The reticular activating system (RAS) is comprised of specific pathways primarily in the limbic system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The _________includes the thalamus, hypothalamus, and epithalamus.

Accepted Answer

A)  midbrain 
B)  diencephalon 
C)  basal nuclei 
D)  brain stem 
A)  midbrain 
B)  diencephalon 
C)  basal nuclei 
D)  brain stem

Question 14

Which type of wave predominates during stage 1 NREM sleep?

Accepted Answer

A)  delta 
B)  alpha 
C)  beta 
D)  theta 
A)  delta 
B)  alpha 
C)  beta 
D)  theta

Question 15

Would damage to the frontal lobe or the medulla oblongata be more likely to lead to death? Describe the overall functions of these brain regions.

Accepted Answer

Damage to the medulla oblongata would be

Question 16

One functional center found within the medulla oblongata is a respiratory center involved in the control of the rate and depth of breathing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The three basic regions of the cerebrum are the cerebral cortical gray matter, internal white matter, and the superior and inferior colliculi.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Damage to the visual association area can result in blindness. 
B)  Damage to the primary auditory cortex results in the inability to interpret pitch, loudness, and location. 
C)  Damage to the primary (somatic) motor cortex results in the loss of both voluntary muscle control and all reflexive contractions. 
D)  Damage to the premotor cortex results in loss of motor skills programmed in that area but movement is still possible. 
A)  Damage to the visual association area can result in blindness. 
B)  Damage to the primary auditory cortex results in the inability to interpret pitch, loudness, and location. 
C)  Damage to the primary (somatic) motor cortex results in the loss of both voluntary muscle control and all reflexive contractions. 
D)  Damage to the premotor cortex results in loss of motor skills programmed in that area but movement is still possible.

Question 19

Projection fibers in the brain mainly connect the right and left hemispheres.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In most people, the left cerebral hemisphere has greater control over language abilities, math, and logic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which part of the cerebral cortex is involved in intellect, cognition, recall, and personality?

The two longitudinal ridges on the medulla oblongata where many descending fibers cross over are called the _________.

Which statement about epilepsy is most accurate?

Loss of ability to perform skilled motor activities such as piano playing, with no paralysis or weakness in specific muscles, might suggest damage to the __________.

A disturbance of posture, muscle tremors at rest, and uncontrolled muscle contraction are all symptoms of damage to the basal nuclei.

Emotional memory_________ .

The brain area that regulates activities that control the state of wakefulness or alertness of the cerebral cortex is the_________ .

Degeneration of the dopamine-releasing neurons of the _________is the ultimate cause of Parkinson's disease.

REM sleep is associated with _________.

Specific motor and sensory functions are localized in specific areas called domains, whereas memory and language have overlapping domains.

The limbic system acts as our emotional, or affective (feelings), brain.

The reticular activating system (RAS) is comprised of specific pathways primarily in the limbic system.

The _________includes the thalamus, hypothalamus, and epithalamus.

Which type of wave predominates during stage 1 NREM sleep?

Would damage to the frontal lobe or the medulla oblongata be more likely to lead to death? Describe the overall functions of these brain regions.

One functional center found within the medulla oblongata is a respiratory center involved in the control of the rate and depth of breathing.

The three basic regions of the cerebrum are the cerebral cortical gray matter, internal white matter, and the superior and inferior colliculi.

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Projection fibers in the brain mainly connect the right and left hemispheres.

In most people, the left cerebral hemisphere has greater control over language abilities, math, and logic.

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Tissue: the Living Fabric

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Muscles and Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue

The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity

The Autonomic Nervous System

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

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Exam 12: The Central Nervous System

Which part of the cerebral cortex is involved in intellect, cognition, recall, and personality?

The two longitudinal ridges on the medulla oblongata where many descending fibers cross over are called the _________.

Which statement about epilepsy is most accurate?

Loss of ability to perform skilled motor activities such as piano playing, with no paralysis or weakness in specific muscles, might suggest damage to the __________.

A disturbance of posture, muscle tremors at rest, and uncontrolled muscle contraction are all symptoms of damage to the basal nuclei.

Emotional memory_________ .

The brain area that regulates activities that control the state of wakefulness or alertness of the cerebral cortex is the_________ .

Degeneration of the dopamine-releasing neurons of the _________is the ultimate cause of Parkinson's disease.

REM sleep is associated with _________.

Specific motor and sensory functions are localized in specific areas called domains, whereas memory and language have overlapping domains.

The limbic system acts as our emotional, or affective (feelings), brain.

The reticular activating system (RAS) is comprised of specific pathways primarily in the limbic system.

The _________includes the thalamus, hypothalamus, and epithalamus.

Which type of wave predominates during stage 1 NREM sleep?

Would damage to the frontal lobe or the medulla oblongata be more likely to lead to death? Describe the overall functions of these brain regions.

One functional center found within the medulla oblongata is a respiratory center involved in the control of the rate and depth of breathing.

The three basic regions of the cerebrum are the cerebral cortical gray matter, internal white matter, and the superior and inferior colliculi.

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Projection fibers in the brain mainly connect the right and left hemispheres.

In most people, the left cerebral hemisphere has greater control over language abilities, math, and logic.

The Human Body: an Orientation

Chemistry Comes Alive

Cells: the Living Units

Tissue: the Living Fabric

The Integumentary System

Bones and Skeletal Tissues

The Skeleton

Joints

Muscles and Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue

The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity

The Autonomic Nervous System

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels

The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Organs and Tissues

Filters