Question 1

The primary motor cortex

Accepted Answer

A)  is located in the parietal lobes. 
B)  in the left cerebral hemisphere controls the skeletal muscles on the right side of the body. 
C)  is the only region of the brain involved with motor control. 
D)  develops motor programs for specific voluntary tasks. 
E)  more than one of the above. 
A)  is located in the parietal lobes. 
B)  in the left cerebral hemisphere controls the skeletal muscles on the right side of the body. 
C)  is the only region of the brain involved with motor control. 
D)  develops motor programs for specific voluntary tasks. 
E)  more than one of the above.

Question 2

The brain normally uses only ____________________ as a source of fuel for energy production, yet it does not store any of this nutrient.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The brain normally uses only ____________________ as...

Question 3

An electroencephalogram

Accepted Answer

A)  is a record of action potential activity in the cerebral cortex. 
B)  represents the momentary collective postsynaptic activity in the cerebral cortex. 
C)  displays larger brain waves when the eyes are open than when the eyes are closed. 
D)  both (a) and (c) above. 
E)  both (b) and (c) above. 
A)  is a record of action potential activity in the cerebral cortex. 
B)  represents the momentary collective postsynaptic activity in the cerebral cortex. 
C)  displays larger brain waves when the eyes are open than when the eyes are closed. 
D)  both (a) and (c) above. 
E)  both (b) and (c) above.

Question 4

Which of the following functions is not associated with the hypothalamus?

Accepted Answer

A)  control of respiration and circulatory function. 
B)  control of thirst and urine output. 
C)  control of body temperature. 
D)  control of food intake. 
E)  extensive involvement with emotion and behavioral patterns. 
A)  control of respiration and circulatory function. 
B)  control of thirst and urine output. 
C)  control of body temperature. 
D)  control of food intake. 
E)  extensive involvement with emotion and behavioral patterns.

Question 5

The accompanying figure relates to the diagram of the withdrawal reflex. The basic steps in the reflex are labeled in the diagram 1-6. Match the steps with the descriptions using the key below.
-Simultaneous to reflex, afferent signals sent to brain

Accepted Answer

A) Step 1 
B) Step 2 
C) Step 3 
D) Step 4 
E) Step 5
F)Step 6 
A) Step 1 
B) Step 2 
C) Step 3 
D) Step 4 
E) Step 5
F)Step 6

Question 6

Match the following structures to their descriptions.
-triggers voluntary movement by activating motor neurons

Accepted Answer

A) temporal lobe 
B) Wernicke's area 
C) somatosensory cortex 
D) limbic association cortex 
E) corpus callosum
F)primary motor cortex
G)occipital lobe
H)Broca's area
I)supplementary motor area
J)prefrontal association cortex 
A) temporal lobe 
B) Wernicke's area 
C) somatosensory cortex 
D) limbic association cortex 
E) corpus callosum
F)primary motor cortex
G)occipital lobe
H)Broca's area
I)supplementary motor area
J)prefrontal association cortex

Question 7

The dura mater is the fragile, innermost meningeal layer that closely adheres to the surfaces of the brain and spinal cord.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Match the following structures to their descriptions.
-inner portion of spinal cord

Accepted Answer

A) gray matter of spinal cord. 
B) white matter of spinal cord 
C) dorsal root ganglion 
A) gray matter of spinal cord. 
B) white matter of spinal cord 
C) dorsal root ganglion

Question 9

The thalamus

Accepted Answer

A)  performs preliminary processing of all sensory input on its way to the cortex. 
B)  inhibits muscle tone throughout the body. 
C)  controls thirst, urine output, and food intake. 
D)  plays a role in emotional and behavioral patterns. 
E)  selects and maintains purposeful motor activity while suppressing useless or unwanted patterns of movement. 
A)  performs preliminary processing of all sensory input on its way to the cortex. 
B)  inhibits muscle tone throughout the body. 
C)  controls thirst, urine output, and food intake. 
D)  plays a role in emotional and behavioral patterns. 
E)  selects and maintains purposeful motor activity while suppressing useless or unwanted patterns of movement.

Question 10

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 endeavors.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ hemisphere excels in performance of...

Question 11

Match the following components of a reflex arc to their function.
-carries out the desired response

Accepted Answer

A) sensory receptor 
B) afferent pathway 
C) integrating center 
D) efferent pathway 
E) effector 
A) sensory receptor 
B) afferent pathway 
C) integrating center 
D) efferent pathway 
E) effector

Question 12

MATCHING
Indicate which brain structure is associated with each function by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code:
-Plays a role in emotion and behavioral patterns.

Accepted Answer

A) cerebellum 
B) hypothalamus 
C) brain stem 
D) basal nuclei 
E) cerebral cortex 
A) cerebellum 
B) hypothalamus 
C) brain stem 
D) basal nuclei 
E) cerebral cortex

Question 13

CSF flow is entirely within the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following can activate the arousal system?

Accepted Answer

A)  motor activity. 
B)  afferent sensory input. 
C)  intense excitement. 
D)  two of these answers. 
E)  all of these answers. 
A)  motor activity. 
B)  afferent sensory input. 
C)  intense excitement. 
D)  two of these answers. 
E)  all of these answers.

Question 15

Interneurons lie entirely within the central nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Match the following structures to their descriptions.
-initial cortical processing for sensations arising from the surface of the body

Accepted Answer

A) temporal lobe 
B) Wernicke's area 
C) somatosensory cortex 
D) limbic association cortex 
E) corpus callosum
F)primary motor cortex
G)occipital lobe
H)Broca's area
I)supplementary motor area
J)prefrontal association cortex 
A) temporal lobe 
B) Wernicke's area 
C) somatosensory cortex 
D) limbic association cortex 
E) corpus callosum
F)primary motor cortex
G)occipital lobe
H)Broca's area
I)supplementary motor area
J)prefrontal association cortex

Question 17

The motor cortex on the frontal lobe is not the only brain region involved in motor control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Voluntary motor activity is mainly a function of the ____________________ lobe while sensory process is a function of the ________________ lobe.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Voluntary motor activity is mainly a function...

Question 19

The left cerebral hemisphere normally excels in all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  musical ability. 
B)  verbal tasks. 
C)  math skills. 
D)  logical and analytical tasks. 
E)  language ability. 
A)  musical ability. 
B)  verbal tasks. 
C)  math skills. 
D)  logical and analytical tasks. 
E)  language ability.

Question 20

Match the following lobes to its descriptions.
-Initially process sound input.

Accepted Answer

A) occipital lobes 
B) temporal lobes 
C) parietal lobes 
D) frontal lobes 
A) occipital lobes 
B) temporal lobes 
C) parietal lobes 
D) frontal lobes

The primary motor cortex

The brain normally uses only ____________________ as a source of fuel for energy production, yet it does not store any of this nutrient.

An electroencephalogram

Which of the following functions is not associated with the hypothalamus?

The accompanying figure relates to the diagram of the withdrawal reflex. The basic steps in the reflex are labeled in the diagram 1-6. Match the steps with the descriptions using the key below. -Simultaneous to reflex, afferent signals sent to brain

Match the following structures to their descriptions. -triggers voluntary movement by activating motor neurons

The dura mater is the fragile, innermost meningeal layer that closely adheres to the surfaces of the brain and spinal cord.

Match the following structures to their descriptions. -inner portion of spinal cord

The thalamus

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 endeavors.

Match the following components of a reflex arc to their function. -carries out the desired response

MATCHING Indicate which brain structure is associated with each function by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code: -Plays a role in emotion and behavioral patterns.

CSF flow is entirely within the brain.

Which of the following can activate the arousal system?

Interneurons lie entirely within the central nervous system.

Match the following structures to their descriptions. -initial cortical processing for sensations arising from the surface of the body

The motor cortex on the frontal lobe is not the only brain region involved in motor control.

Voluntary motor activity is mainly a function of the ____ lobe while sensory process is a function of the lobe.

The left cerebral hemisphere normally excels in all of the following except

Match the following lobes to its descriptions. -Initially process sound input.

Introduction to Physiology and Homeostasis

Cell Physiology

The Plasma Membrane and Membrane Potential

Principles of Neural and Hormonal Communication

The Peripheral Nervous System: Afferent Division and Special Senses

The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

The Blood and Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acid-Base Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

The Endocrine System

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Exam 5: The Central Nervous System

The primary motor cortex

The brain normally uses only ____________________ as a source of fuel for energy production, yet it does not store any of this nutrient.

An electroencephalogram

Which of the following functions is not associated with the hypothalamus?

The accompanying figure relates to the diagram of the withdrawal reflex. The basic steps in the reflex are labeled in the diagram 1-6. Match the steps with the descriptions using the key below. -Simultaneous to reflex, afferent signals sent to brain

Match the following structures to their descriptions. -triggers voluntary movement by activating motor neurons

The dura mater is the fragile, innermost meningeal layer that closely adheres to the surfaces of the brain and spinal cord.

Match the following structures to their descriptions. -inner portion of spinal cord

The thalamus

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 endeavors.

Match the following components of a reflex arc to their function. -carries out the desired response

MATCHING Indicate which brain structure is associated with each function by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code: -Plays a role in emotion and behavioral patterns.

CSF flow is entirely within the brain.

Which of the following can activate the arousal system?

Interneurons lie entirely within the central nervous system.

Match the following structures to their descriptions. -initial cortical processing for sensations arising from the surface of the body

The motor cortex on the frontal lobe is not the only brain region involved in motor control.

Voluntary motor activity is mainly a function of the ____________________ lobe while sensory process is a function of the ________________ lobe.

The left cerebral hemisphere normally excels in all of the following except

Match the following lobes to its descriptions. -Initially process sound input.

Introduction to Physiology and Homeostasis

Cell Physiology

The Plasma Membrane and Membrane Potential

Principles of Neural and Hormonal Communication

The Peripheral Nervous System: Afferent Division and Special Senses

The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

The Blood and Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acid-Base Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

The Endocrine System

The Reproductive System

Filters

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 endeavors.

Voluntary motor activity is mainly a function of the ____ lobe while sensory process is a function of the lobe.