Exam 2: The Biological Perspective

A brain tumor's growth has caused Dick's vision to suffer.Which lobe of the brain is being affected by the tumor's growth?

The brain's "relay station" is the _______.

A "split brain" patient is asked to stare at a spot on a screen.When a picture of an object is shown to the left of the spot,the patient can ___________.

The tiny space between the axon terminal and the dendrites of another neuron is called the __________.

Axons:

The smallest unit in the nervous system is the _________.

The process of digesting your last snack or meal or the unconscious regulation of your breathing are all primarily rooted in the __________ nervous system.

Hank has been overweight since childhood.He diets frequently and can lose weight but always seems to gain it back,because he is unable to control his eating.Hank may have a problem with his:

Which part of the brain can be thought of as a major switching station that directs incoming information to the correct brain structure?

The motor impulses/commands associated with the muscular coordination and movements necessary for one to write originate in which lobe of the cerebral cortex?

The limbic system is most closely connected to the __________.

Garcia is having great difficulty controlling his appetite.All he wants to do is eat and no matter how much he eats,he is still hungry.His weight is approaching 400 pounds and he still constantly wants to eat.His physician says the problem is due to a disorder in a specific center of the brain.That brain center is most likely the __________.

The purpose of the myelin sheath is to _________.

Which hemisphere of the cerebral cortex is usually dominant in language tasks?

Our brain contains nerves and __________.

A synapse is most important in:

Axons

The part of the brain which controls breathing,heartbeat,and posture is the

The brain is connected to the other parts of the nervous system by the ________.

The central nervous system consists of the __________.