Question 1

How do parallel fibers in the cerebellum control the duration of a response?

Accepted Answer

A)  By determining the number of Purkinje cells that fire in sequence 
B)  By altering the velocity of action potentials from Purkinje cells 
C)  By determining which one of all the available Purkinje cells becomes active 
D)  By passing information back and forth between one Purkinje cell and another 
A)  By determining the number of Purkinje cells that fire in sequence 
B)  By altering the velocity of action potentials from Purkinje cells 
C)  By determining which one of all the available Purkinje cells becomes active 
D)  By passing information back and forth between one Purkinje cell and another

Question 2

Speaking, piano playing, athletic skills, and other rapid movements would be most impaired by damage to which structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reticular formation 
B)  Cerebellum 
C)  Ventromedial hypothalamus 
D)  Parasympathetic nervous system 
A)  Reticular formation 
B)  Cerebellum 
C)  Ventromedial hypothalamus 
D)  Parasympathetic nervous system

Question 3

Nu has been riding her bike for several miles. At this point, she is probably relying more on her fast-twitch muscles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Lucina is painting with a small brush in each hand. To do this movement, she needs activation via the _____ tract.

Accepted Answer

A)  Lateral 
B)  Ventral 
C)  Dorsal 
D)  Medial 
A)  Lateral 
B)  Ventral 
C)  Dorsal 
D)  Medial

Question 5

When are the cells in the premotor cortex (in contrast to the primary motor cortex) most active?

Accepted Answer

A)  In preparation for movements 
B)  During movements 
C)  At or after the end of movements 
D)  During inhibition of movements 
A)  In preparation for movements 
B)  During movements 
C)  At or after the end of movements 
D)  During inhibition of movements

Question 6

Muscle spindles respond to changes in muscle ____; Golgi tendon organs respond to changes in muscle ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  tension; fatigue 
B)  fatigue; tension 
C)  stretch; tension 
D)  tension; stretch 
A)  tension; fatigue 
B)  fatigue; tension 
C)  stretch; tension 
D)  tension; stretch

Question 7

People with posterior parietal damage ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  cannot walk toward something they hear 
B)  have trouble converting vision into action 
C)  can walk toward something they see but cannot reach out to grasp it 
D)  cannot accurately describe what they see. 
A)  cannot walk toward something they hear 
B)  have trouble converting vision into action 
C)  can walk toward something they see but cannot reach out to grasp it 
D)  cannot accurately describe what they see.

Question 8

Scot has Parkinson's disease. His doctors have given him L-dopa as a treatment because it will ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulate stem cells to release growth factors 
B)  stimulate glial cells to produce more myelin 
C)  result in an increase in dopamine 
D)  result in a decrease in GABA 
A)  stimulate stem cells to release growth factors 
B)  stimulate glial cells to produce more myelin 
C)  result in an increase in dopamine 
D)  result in a decrease in GABA

Question 9

Brian's body initiated the stretch reflex. Which is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brian will now stretch his muscle as a result of the reflex. 
B)  The reflex was initiated because Brian stretched a muscle. 
C)  His muscles will now be inhibited. 
D)  He will now be able to stretch further. 
A)  Brian will now stretch his muscle as a result of the reflex. 
B)  The reflex was initiated because Brian stretched a muscle. 
C)  His muscles will now be inhibited. 
D)  He will now be able to stretch further.

Question 10

Activation of the Golgi tendon organs results in contraction of the muscle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Garnet has Huntington's disease. As a result, she has had disruptions of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  her brain pathways that use dopamine for signaling 
B)  the cerebellum 
C)  the substantia nigra 
D)  the caudate nucleus, putamen, and globus pallidus 
A)  her brain pathways that use dopamine for signaling 
B)  the cerebellum 
C)  the substantia nigra 
D)  the caudate nucleus, putamen, and globus pallidus

Question 12

Hyman's heart is beating thanks to the work of smooth muscles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The supplementary motor cortex becomes active ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  during the second or two after a movement 
B)  during the second or two prior to a movement 
C)  only during a movement 
D)  only after a movement 
A)  during the second or two after a movement 
B)  during the second or two prior to a movement 
C)  only during a movement 
D)  only after a movement

Question 14

Just thinking about the intention to put your arm around your attractive date would activate which motor areas?

Accepted Answer

A)  Posterior parietal lobe 
B)  Primary motor cortex 
C)  Premotor cortex 
D)  Supplementary motor cortex 
A)  Posterior parietal lobe 
B)  Primary motor cortex 
C)  Premotor cortex 
D)  Supplementary motor cortex

Question 15

The prefrontal cortex plans movements according to their probable outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Dr. Holzwarth is working in the lab and has been able to demonstrate that drugs that decrease acetylcholine activity will result in muscles becoming ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  relaxed 
B)  contracted 
C)  fatigued 
D)  stretched 
A)  relaxed 
B)  contracted 
C)  fatigued 
D)  stretched

Question 17

Moving a leg or arm back and forth requires opposing sets of muscles called ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Extensor muscles 
B)  Flexor muscles 
C)  Cardiac muscles 
D)  Antagonistic muscles 
A)  Extensor muscles 
B)  Flexor muscles 
C)  Cardiac muscles 
D)  Antagonistic muscles

Question 18

Most of the axons of the medial tract go to which side of the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Contralateral 
B)  Ipsilateral 
C)  Bilateral 
D)  Dorsolateral 
A)  Contralateral 
B)  Ipsilateral 
C)  Bilateral 
D)  Dorsolateral

Question 19

The role of heredity in late-onset Parkinson's disease ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  equals that of early onset Parkinson's disease 
B)  is probably not as great as with early onset Parkinson's disease 
C)  is greater for DZ twins that MZ twins 
D)  is greater for females than males 
A)  equals that of early onset Parkinson's disease 
B)  is probably not as great as with early onset Parkinson's disease 
C)  is greater for DZ twins that MZ twins 
D)  is greater for females than males

Question 20

Angelina has been dancing all night. At this point, most of the ____ has been used by the muscles and she is now relying on ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose; fast-twitch fibers 
B)  glucose; slow-twitch fibers 
C)  fatty acids; fast-twitch fibers 
D)  fatty acids; slow-twitch fibers 
A)  glucose; fast-twitch fibers 
B)  glucose; slow-twitch fibers 
C)  fatty acids; fast-twitch fibers 
D)  fatty acids; slow-twitch fibers

How do parallel fibers in the cerebellum control the duration of a response?

Speaking, piano playing, athletic skills, and other rapid movements would be most impaired by damage to which structure?

Nu has been riding her bike for several miles. At this point, she is probably relying more on her fast-twitch muscles.

Lucina is painting with a small brush in each hand. To do this movement, she needs activation via the _____ tract.

When are the cells in the premotor cortex (in contrast to the primary motor cortex) most active?

Muscle spindles respond to changes in muscle ; Golgi tendon organs respond to changes in muscle .

People with posterior parietal damage ____.

Scot has Parkinson's disease. His doctors have given him L-dopa as a treatment because it will ____.

Brian's body initiated the stretch reflex. Which is true?

Activation of the Golgi tendon organs results in contraction of the muscle.

Garnet has Huntington's disease. As a result, she has had disruptions of ____.

Hyman's heart is beating thanks to the work of smooth muscles.

The supplementary motor cortex becomes active ____.

Just thinking about the intention to put your arm around your attractive date would activate which motor areas?

The prefrontal cortex plans movements according to their probable outcomes.

Dr. Holzwarth is working in the lab and has been able to demonstrate that drugs that decrease acetylcholine activity will result in muscles becoming ______.

Moving a leg or arm back and forth requires opposing sets of muscles called ____.

Most of the axons of the medial tract go to which side of the body?

The role of heredity in late-onset Parkinson's disease ____.

Angelina has been dancing all night. At this point, most of the has been used by the muscles and she is now relying on .

Nerve Cells and Nerve Impulses

Synapses

Anatomy and Research Methods

Genetics, Evolution, Development, and Plasticity

Vision

Other Sensory Systems

Wakefulness and Sleep

Internal Regulation

Reproductive Behaviors

Emotional Behaviors

Learning, Memory, and Intelligence

Cognitive Functions

Psychological Disorders

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Exam 7: Movement

How do parallel fibers in the cerebellum control the duration of a response?

Speaking, piano playing, athletic skills, and other rapid movements would be most impaired by damage to which structure?

Nu has been riding her bike for several miles. At this point, she is probably relying more on her fast-twitch muscles.

Lucina is painting with a small brush in each hand. To do this movement, she needs activation via the _____ tract.

When are the cells in the premotor cortex (in contrast to the primary motor cortex) most active?

Muscle spindles respond to changes in muscle ____; Golgi tendon organs respond to changes in muscle ____.

People with posterior parietal damage ____.

Scot has Parkinson's disease. His doctors have given him L-dopa as a treatment because it will ____.

Brian's body initiated the stretch reflex. Which is true?

Activation of the Golgi tendon organs results in contraction of the muscle.

Garnet has Huntington's disease. As a result, she has had disruptions of ____.

Hyman's heart is beating thanks to the work of smooth muscles.

The supplementary motor cortex becomes active ____.

Just thinking about the intention to put your arm around your attractive date would activate which motor areas?

The prefrontal cortex plans movements according to their probable outcomes.

Dr. Holzwarth is working in the lab and has been able to demonstrate that drugs that decrease acetylcholine activity will result in muscles becoming ______.

Moving a leg or arm back and forth requires opposing sets of muscles called ____.

Most of the axons of the medial tract go to which side of the body?

The role of heredity in late-onset Parkinson's disease ____.

Angelina has been dancing all night. At this point, most of the ____ has been used by the muscles and she is now relying on ____.

Nerve Cells and Nerve Impulses

Synapses

Anatomy and Research Methods

Genetics, Evolution, Development, and Plasticity

Vision

Other Sensory Systems

Wakefulness and Sleep

Internal Regulation

Reproductive Behaviors

Emotional Behaviors

Learning, Memory, and Intelligence

Cognitive Functions

Psychological Disorders

Filters

Muscle spindles respond to changes in muscle ; Golgi tendon organs respond to changes in muscle .

Angelina has been dancing all night. At this point, most of the has been used by the muscles and she is now relying on .