Exam 3: The Central Nervous System

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Match the lobes to their descriptions by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all). -contain primary motor cortex

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Efferent neurons are motor neurons.

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____________________ disease is associated with a deficiency of the neurotransmitter dopamine.

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The nervous system is organized into the ____________________,consisting of the brain and ____________________,and the ____________________,consisting of nerve fibres that carry information between the CNS and other parts of the body.

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Match the following functions to their cranial nerves by using the following answer code. -vagus

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Which component of the nervous system comprises sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions?

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During cerebrovascular accidents,what type of receptors of neighbouring,healthy neurons does glutamate released by damage neurons bind to,thus initiating apotosis?

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Working memory involves comparing current sensory data with relevant stored knowledge and manipulating that information.

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MATCHING Indicate which brain structure is associated with each function by writing the appropriate letter in the blank by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all). -initiates all voluntary movement

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The motor cortex is activated by the ____________________ potential,a widespread pattern of neural discharge.

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Sound sensation is initially received by the parietal lobes.

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What region of the brain houses the centre that controls the sleep-wake cycle?

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A(n)____________________ is a bundle of neuronal axons of similar function within the CNS.

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Anterograde amnesia is the inability to recall recent past events.

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Describe the structure and function of the cerebral cortex.

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The ____________________ hemisphere excels in performance of logical,analytical,sequential,and verbal tasks,whereas the ____________________ hemisphere excels in nonlanguage skills such as spatial perception and artistic and musical endeavours.

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Sleep is accompanied by a reduction in neural activity.

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The largest portion of the human brain is the ____________________,which is divided into two halves.

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____________________ refers to increased responsiveness to mild stimuli following a strong or noxious stimulus.

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Indicate whether the characteristics below pertain to the nervous system or endocrine system by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all). -coordinates rapid activities of the body

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