Question 1

The central nervous system is composed of:

Accepted Answer

A)  the brain and spinal cord. 
B)  all the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. 
C)  the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. 
D)  the somatic and autonomic nervous systems. 
A)  the brain and spinal cord. 
B)  all the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. 
C)  the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. 
D)  the somatic and autonomic nervous systems.

Question 2

One function of the thalamus is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  relay sensory information to the cerebral cortex. 
B)  regulate sleep cycles. 
C)  direct the secretions of the hypothalamus. 
D)  moderate emotional outbursts. 
A)  relay sensory information to the cerebral cortex. 
B)  regulate sleep cycles. 
C)  direct the secretions of the hypothalamus. 
D)  moderate emotional outbursts.

Question 3

Damage to the basal ganglia would most likely result in:

Accepted Answer

A)  a movement disorder. 
B)  problems with visual perception. 
C)  problems with auditory perception. 
D)  a loss of pain sensation. 
A)  a movement disorder. 
B)  problems with visual perception. 
C)  problems with auditory perception. 
D)  a loss of pain sensation.

Question 4

Which lobe of the cerebral cortex is most important for visual information?

Accepted Answer

A)  Occipital 
B)  Parietal 
C)  Temporal 
D)  Frontal 
A)  Occipital 
B)  Parietal 
C)  Temporal 
D)  Frontal

Question 5

Name the major parts of the ventricular system.

Accepted Answer

Lateral ventricles,

Question 6

Digestive activity is increased by the activation of which branch of the autonomic nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A)  The parasympathetic 
B)  The sympathetic 
C)  Both the parasympathetic and sympathetic 
D)  Neither the parasympathetic nor the sympathetic 
A)  The parasympathetic 
B)  The sympathetic 
C)  Both the parasympathetic and sympathetic 
D)  Neither the parasympathetic nor the sympathetic

Question 7

Which plane shows brain structures as they would be seen from the front?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coronal 
B)  Sagittal 
C)  Horizontal 
D)  Transverse 
A)  Coronal 
B)  Sagittal 
C)  Horizontal 
D)  Transverse

Question 8

Most of the postganglionic synapses of the sympathetic nervous system use:

Accepted Answer

A)  GABA. 
B)  norepinephrine. 
C)  acetylcholine. 
D)  serotonin. 
A)  GABA. 
B)  norepinephrine. 
C)  acetylcholine. 
D)  serotonin.

The central nervous system is composed of:

One function of the thalamus is to:

Damage to the basal ganglia would most likely result in:

Which lobe of the cerebral cortex is most important for visual information?

Name the major parts of the ventricular system.

Digestive activity is increased by the activation of which branch of the autonomic nervous system?

Which plane shows brain structures as they would be seen from the front?

Most of the postganglionic synapses of the sympathetic nervous system use:

The Major Issues

Nerve Cells and Nerve Impulses

Synapses

Development and Plasticity of the Brain

Vision

The Other Sensory Systems

Movement

Wakefulness and Sleep

Internal Regulation

Reproductive Behaviors

Emotional Behaviors

The Biology of Learning and Memory

Cognitive Functions

Mood Disorders and Schizophrenia

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Exam 4: Anatomy of the Nervous System

The central nervous system is composed of:

One function of the thalamus is to:

Damage to the basal ganglia would most likely result in:

Which lobe of the cerebral cortex is most important for visual information?

Name the major parts of the ventricular system.

Digestive activity is increased by the activation of which branch of the autonomic nervous system?

Which plane shows brain structures as they would be seen from the front?

Most of the postganglionic synapses of the sympathetic nervous system use:

The Major Issues

Nerve Cells and Nerve Impulses

Synapses

Development and Plasticity of the Brain

Vision

The Other Sensory Systems

Movement

Wakefulness and Sleep

Internal Regulation

Reproductive Behaviors

Emotional Behaviors

The Biology of Learning and Memory

Cognitive Functions

Mood Disorders and Schizophrenia

Filters