Question 1

Many antipsychotic medications alter neuron function by:

Accepted Answer

A)  blocking serotonin reuptake. 
B)  blocking dopamine receptors. 
C)  mimicking the actions of endorphins. 
D)  stimulating the sympathetic nervous system. 
E)  increasing glutamate release 
A)  blocking serotonin reuptake. 
B)  blocking dopamine receptors. 
C)  mimicking the actions of endorphins. 
D)  stimulating the sympathetic nervous system. 
E)  increasing glutamate release

Question 2

The midbrain is the center for visual and auditory reflexes. 
____________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Nerves of the parasympathetic system typically stimulate organs in response to stress. 
____________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In the brain, the visual centers are located in the occipital lobes. 
____________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Match between columns
                        Premises: center for muscle tone and posture
center for memory and learning
regulates pituitary gland
contains centers for controlling body temperature and appetite
is located immediately on top of the brain stem
contains centers controlling coughing, swallowing, and vomiting
the main sensory relay center for conducting information between the spinal cord and the cerebrum
is the lowest part of the brain stem
center for muscular coordination
center of intellect

Accepted Answer

The Answer of cerebrum and cerebellum and hypothalamus and medulla is...

Question 6

The central nervous system is divided into the somatic and autonomic divisions. 
____________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Long-term potentiation involves a long-lasting decrease in the strength of synaptic connections. 
____________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A radial nervous system is characteristic of the sea star . 
____________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Functional magnetic resonance imaging is used to observe brain function by:

Accepted Answer

A)  examining intracellular second messengers. 
B)  monitoring gene activation. 
C)  examining changes in blood flow to different parts of the brain. 
D)  measuring neurotransmitter-receptor binding effectiveness. 
E)  measuring hormone levels. 
A)  examining intracellular second messengers. 
B)  monitoring gene activation. 
C)  examining changes in blood flow to different parts of the brain. 
D)  measuring neurotransmitter-receptor binding effectiveness. 
E)  measuring hormone levels.

Question 10

Which statement describes why you respond to your alarm clock in the morning by turning it off?

Accepted Answer

A)  The reticular activating system sends a stimulus to the cerebral cortex. 
B)  The number of alpha rhythm patterns increases. 
C)  The number of theta rhythm patterns increases. 
D)  The cortex of the cerebellum is stimulated. 
E)  The limbic system is stimulated. 
A)  The reticular activating system sends a stimulus to the cerebral cortex. 
B)  The number of alpha rhythm patterns increases. 
C)  The number of theta rhythm patterns increases. 
D)  The cortex of the cerebellum is stimulated. 
E)  The limbic system is stimulated.

Question 11

Broca's area is located near motor areas in the left frontal lobe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The choroid plexus functions to:

Accepted Answer

A)  cushion the brain. 
B)  control coordination of movement. 
C)  produce the cerebrospinal fluid. 
D)  transmit nerve impulses to specialized regions in the brain. 
E)  divide the right and left hemispheres. 
A)  cushion the brain. 
B)  control coordination of movement. 
C)  produce the cerebrospinal fluid. 
D)  transmit nerve impulses to specialized regions in the brain. 
E)  divide the right and left hemispheres.

Question 13

The portion of the peripheral nervous system that regulates the internal environment is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  telencephalic nervous system. 
B)  autonomic nervous system. 
C)  thalamic nervous system. 
D)  somatic nervous system. 
E)  hypothalamic nervous system. 
A)  telencephalic nervous system. 
B)  autonomic nervous system. 
C)  thalamic nervous system. 
D)  somatic nervous system. 
E)  hypothalamic nervous system.

Question 14

The right and left hemispheres of the cerebrum are connected by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  central sulcus. 
B)  corpus callosum. 
C)  substantia nigra. 
D)  central canal. 
E)  corpus striatum. 
A)  central sulcus. 
B)  corpus callosum. 
C)  substantia nigra. 
D)  central canal. 
E)  corpus striatum.

Question 15

Development of the cerebellum in an animal correlates to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  animal's ability to see. 
B)  size of that animal. 
C)  intelligence of that animal. 
D)  complexity of muscular activity exhibited by that animal. 
E)  animal's ability to smell. 
A)  animal's ability to see. 
B)  size of that animal. 
C)  intelligence of that animal. 
D)  complexity of muscular activity exhibited by that animal. 
E)  animal's ability to smell.

Question 16

The limbic system influences emotional aspects of behavior. 
____________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The meninges are composed of:

Accepted Answer

A)  bone and dura mater only. 
B)  dura mater and arachnoid only. 
C)  arachnoid and pia mater only. 
D)  dura mater, pia mater, and arachnoid only. 
E)  bone, dura mater, pia mater, and arachnoid. 
A)  bone and dura mater only. 
B)  dura mater and arachnoid only. 
C)  arachnoid and pia mater only. 
D)  dura mater, pia mater, and arachnoid only. 
E)  bone, dura mater, pia mater, and arachnoid.

Question 18

Cerebrospinal fluid occupies the space between the:

Accepted Answer

A)  dura mater and skull. 
B)  dura mater and pia mater. 
C)  arachnoid and pia mater. 
D)  pia mater and brain. 
E)  dura mater and arachnoid. 
A)  dura mater and skull. 
B)  dura mater and pia mater. 
C)  arachnoid and pia mater. 
D)  pia mater and brain. 
E)  dura mater and arachnoid.

Question 19

Which brain structure is correctly matched with its function?

Accepted Answer

A)  thalamus-relays messages to cerebrum 
B)  pons-regulates emotional response 
C)  medulla-regulates auditory reflexes 
D)  cerebellum-regulates coughing and sneezing 
E)  inferior colliculi-regulate muscle coordination 
A)  thalamus-relays messages to cerebrum 
B)  pons-regulates emotional response 
C)  medulla-regulates auditory reflexes 
D)  cerebellum-regulates coughing and sneezing 
E)  inferior colliculi-regulate muscle coordination

Question 20

Which of the following cerebral areas is correctly matched with its function?

Accepted Answer

A)  occipital lobes-control auditory centers 
B)  temporal lobes-control skeletal muscles 
C)  frontal lobes-directly receive visual input 
D)  parietal lobes-receive sensations of heat, touch, pressure 
E)  substantia nigra-control learning and language 
A)  occipital lobes-control auditory centers 
B)  temporal lobes-control skeletal muscles 
C)  frontal lobes-directly receive visual input 
D)  parietal lobes-receive sensations of heat, touch, pressure 
E)  substantia nigra-control learning and language

Exam 42: Neural Regulation

Many antipsychotic medications alter neuron function by:

The midbrain is the center for visual and auditory reflexes. ____________________

Nerves of the parasympathetic system typically stimulate organs in response to stress. ____________________

In the brain, the visual centers are located in the occipital lobes. ____________________

The central nervous system is divided into the somatic and autonomic divisions. ____________________

Long-term potentiation involves a long-lasting decrease in the strength of synaptic connections. ____________________

A radial nervous system is characteristic of the sea star . ____________________

Functional magnetic resonance imaging is used to observe brain function by:

Which statement describes why you respond to your alarm clock in the morning by turning it off?

Broca's area is located near motor areas in the left frontal lobe.

The choroid plexus functions to:

The portion of the peripheral nervous system that regulates the internal environment is the:

The right and left hemispheres of the cerebrum are connected by the:

Development of the cerebellum in an animal correlates to the:

The limbic system influences emotional aspects of behavior. ____________________

The meninges are composed of:

Cerebrospinal fluid occupies the space between the:

Which brain structure is correctly matched with its function?

Which of the following cerebral areas is correctly matched with its function?

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