Exam 25: Neural Control and the Senses

The forebrain includes which portions of the brain?​

Which animal has an anteriorly located brain and a dorsal nerve cord?​

When you feel threatened, the neurotransmitter norepinephrine is released from the adrenal gland in response to stimuli by ____ neurons.​

Interneurons ____.​

It is the morning of a big test. You are very nervous about it. Your heart is racing and your blood pressure is increased. You are feeling the effects of the ____ division of the ____ nervous system.​

Match the structure with the correct description. -neuron that is activated by an environmental stimulus A)nerve B)axon C)dendrite D)chemical synapse E)trigger zone F)motor neuron G)sensory neuron H)interneuron I)neurotransmitter J)meninges

The blind spot is located in the ____.​

The vestibular apparatus ____.

​Which neurotransmitter stimulates skeletal muscle contraction, slows cardiac muscle contraction rate, and affects mood and memory?

Which parts of the human eye are adjustable-that is, they can be adjusted to accommodate light and/or images?

-Referring to the above diagram of the brain, which letter identifies the lobe of the cerebrum that is responsible for integration of visual signals?​

The ____ detect(s) sounds by receiving action potentials that are generated by and stimulated by ____.

The brain knows how strong a stimulus is because the brain interprets ____.

Match the structure with the correct description. -membranes that enclose and protect the brain and spinal cord A)nerve B)axon C)dendrite D)chemical synapse E)trigger zone F)motor neuron G)sensory neuron H)interneuron I)neurotransmitter J)meninges

-Referring to the above diagram of the brain, B identifies which region?​

The region of the brain with the highest concentration of neurons is the ____.

Neuroglial Schwann cells produce ____, which _____.​

Language and abstract thought are possible due to the ____.​

Matching The statements describe the main function of specific structures of the brain. Match the appropriate structure from the list to each function. -initiates and controls skeletal muscle activity; governs memory, emotions, and abstract thought A)cerebellum B)hypothalamus C)cerebrum D)pons E)thalamus

Repeated head injuries increase the risk of a neurodegenerative disorder called ______.