Question 1

Which of the following is true of fuel used by the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brain cells are able to use several fuels other than glucose. 
B)  The brain is always the last in line for new fuel. 
C)  The flow of blood to the brain can be suspended for at least 5 minutes. 
D)  Interruption of blood flow for even a few seconds impairs brain function. 
E)  The body can modulate blood flow to meet the energy needs of the brain. 
A)  Brain cells are able to use several fuels other than glucose. 
B)  The brain is always the last in line for new fuel. 
C)  The flow of blood to the brain can be suspended for at least 5 minutes. 
D)  Interruption of blood flow for even a few seconds impairs brain function. 
E)  The body can modulate blood flow to meet the energy needs of the brain.

Question 2

Explain the significance of the process of apoptosis for brain development.

Accepted Answer

The brain overproduces neurons

Question 3

The brain and spinal cord form the

Accepted Answer

A)  enteric nervous system. 
B)  automatic nervous system. 
C)  peripheral nervous system. 
D)  somatic nervous system. 
E)  central nervous system. 
A)  enteric nervous system. 
B)  automatic nervous system. 
C)  peripheral nervous system. 
D)  somatic nervous system. 
E)  central nervous system.

Question 4

The metencephalon is comprised of the

Accepted Answer

A)  thalamus and hypothalamus. 
B)  tectum and tegmentum. 
C)  superior colliculus and inferior colliculus. 
D)  dorsal horn and ventral horn. 
E)  pons and cerebellum. 
A)  thalamus and hypothalamus. 
B)  tectum and tegmentum. 
C)  superior colliculus and inferior colliculus. 
D)  dorsal horn and ventral horn. 
E)  pons and cerebellum.

Question 5

Which term below refers to structures that are found on opposite sides of the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  contralateral 
B)  transverse 
C)  ipsilateral 
D)  bilateral 
E)  parasagittal 
A)  contralateral 
B)  transverse 
C)  ipsilateral 
D)  bilateral 
E)  parasagittal

Question 6

2- A _______ refers to a bulge of tissue located between the adjacent grooves in the
surface of the human cortex.

Accepted Answer

The answer of 2- A _______ refers to a bulge...

Question 7

Which of the following would be expected following damage to the cortex that lies just in front of the central sulcus?

Accepted Answer

A)  intense hypersexuality 
B)  visual hallucinations 
C)  inability to discriminate tones as low intensities 
D)  difficulty in reading and writing 
E)  difficulty in controlling the muscles of the body 
A)  intense hypersexuality 
B)  visual hallucinations 
C)  inability to discriminate tones as low intensities 
D)  difficulty in reading and writing 
E)  difficulty in controlling the muscles of the body

Question 8

Which of the following is true of CSF?

Accepted Answer

A)  CSF is produced within the venous sinuses. 
B)  CSF flows from the lateral ventricles toward the fourth ventricle. 
C)  CSF is produced in the fourth ventricle and flows toward the fifth ventricle. 
D)  CSF is a by-product of nerve cell activity. 
E)  CSF production is sped up during a seizure. 
A)  CSF is produced within the venous sinuses. 
B)  CSF flows from the lateral ventricles toward the fourth ventricle. 
C)  CSF is produced in the fourth ventricle and flows toward the fifth ventricle. 
D)  CSF is a by-product of nerve cell activity. 
E)  CSF production is sped up during a seizure.

Question 9

The pons is located

Accepted Answer

A)  immediately ventral to the cerebellum. 
B)  beneath the hypothalamus. 
C)  caudal to the medulla. 
D)  rostral to the frontal cortex. 
E)  rostral to the hypothalamus. 
A)  immediately ventral to the cerebellum. 
B)  beneath the hypothalamus. 
C)  caudal to the medulla. 
D)  rostral to the frontal cortex. 
E)  rostral to the hypothalamus.

Question 10

Describe the primary functions performed by the left and right hemispheres and give an example of each function.

Accepted Answer

The left hemisphere is specialized for t

Question 11

Damage to left parietal lobe would be expected to produce a persistent difficulty in

Accepted Answer

A)  controlling the left arm and leg. 
B)  producing speech. 
C)  repeating words. 
D)  understanding speech. 
E)  knowing the position of the person's body parts. 
A)  controlling the left arm and leg. 
B)  producing speech. 
C)  repeating words. 
D)  understanding speech. 
E)  knowing the position of the person's body parts.

Question 12

"Autotopagnosia" involves _______ and is produced by damage to the _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  problems in naming one's own body parts; left parietal lobe 
B)  a problem in remembering the names of body parts; right frontal lobe 
C)  an inability to pronounce the names of major body parts; right occipital lobe 
D)  a problem in speech perception; right parietal lobe 
E)  problems in naming one's own body parts; right parietal lobe 
A)  problems in naming one's own body parts; left parietal lobe 
B)  a problem in remembering the names of body parts; right frontal lobe 
C)  an inability to pronounce the names of major body parts; right occipital lobe 
D)  a problem in speech perception; right parietal lobe 
E)  problems in naming one's own body parts; right parietal lobe

Question 13

An anesthetic drug injected adjacent to the dura sac surrounding axons of the cauda equina would be expected to deaden pain sensation in the

Accepted Answer

A)  tongue. 
B)  fingers. 
C)  pelvic region. 
D)  forehead. 
E)  neck and upper chest. 
A)  tongue. 
B)  fingers. 
C)  pelvic region. 
D)  forehead. 
E)  neck and upper chest.

Question 14

CSF is secreted by the _______ of the cerebral ventricles.

Accepted Answer

The answer of CSF is secreted by the _______ of...

Question 15

The term _______ means "afterbrain."

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term _______ means "afterbrain."...

Question 16

A brain region that is anterior and dorsal to, say, the thalamus, could also be described as _______ and _______ to the thalamus.

Accepted Answer

A)  caudal; inferior 
B)  lateral; medial 
C)  ipsilateral; contralateral 
D)  rostral; superior 
E)  None of the above are correct. 
A)  caudal; inferior 
B)  lateral; medial 
C)  ipsilateral; contralateral 
D)  rostral; superior 
E)  None of the above are correct.

Question 17

Another term for "caudal" is

Accepted Answer

A)  ventral. 
B)  dorsal 
C)  anterior. 
D)  lateral. 
E)  posterior. 
A)  ventral. 
B)  dorsal 
C)  anterior. 
D)  lateral. 
E)  posterior.

Question 18

Human brains are about three times larger than chimpanzee brains when corrected for

Accepted Answer

A)  birth order. 
B)  age. 
C)  body size. 
D)  number of nerve cells. 
E)  gender. 
A)  birth order. 
B)  age. 
C)  body size. 
D)  number of nerve cells. 
E)  gender.

Question 19

The _______ comprise the autonomic nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A)  sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions 
B)  dorsal and ventral divisions 
C)  ventral and dorsal spinal roots 
D)  hypoglossal and cranial nerves 
E)  tectum and tegmentum 
A)  sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions 
B)  dorsal and ventral divisions 
C)  ventral and dorsal spinal roots 
D)  hypoglossal and cranial nerves 
E)  tectum and tegmentum

Question 20

Describe the production, circulation, and reabsorption of cerebrospinal fluid.

Accepted Answer

CSF is produced within the choroid plexu

Which of the following is true of fuel used by the brain?

Explain the significance of the process of apoptosis for brain development.

The brain and spinal cord form the

The metencephalon is comprised of the

Which term below refers to structures that are found on opposite sides of the body?

2- A _______ refers to a bulge of tissue located between the adjacent grooves in the surface of the human cortex.

Which of the following would be expected following damage to the cortex that lies just in front of the central sulcus?

Which of the following is true of CSF?

The pons is located

Describe the primary functions performed by the left and right hemispheres and give an example of each function.

Damage to left parietal lobe would be expected to produce a persistent difficulty in

"Autotopagnosia" involves _ and is produced by damage to the _.

An anesthetic drug injected adjacent to the dura sac surrounding axons of the cauda equina would be expected to deaden pain sensation in the

CSF is secreted by the _______ of the cerebral ventricles.

The term _______ means "afterbrain."

A brain region that is anterior and dorsal to, say, the thalamus, could also be described as _ and _ to the thalamus.

Another term for "caudal" is

Human brains are about three times larger than chimpanzee brains when corrected for

The _______ comprise the autonomic nervous system.

Describe the production, circulation, and reabsorption of cerebrospinal fluid.

Introduction

Structure and Function of Cells of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Methods and Strategies of Research

Vision

Audition, the Body Senses, and the Chemical Senses

Control of Movement

Sleep and Biological Rhythms

Reproductive Behavior

Emotion

Ingestive Behavior

Learning and Memory

Human Communication

Neurological Disorders

Schizophrenia and the Affective Disorders

Anxiety Disorders, Autistic Disorder, Attention-Deficithyperactivity Disorder, and Stress Disorders

Drug Abuse

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Exam 3: Structure of the Nervous System

Which of the following is true of fuel used by the brain?

Explain the significance of the process of apoptosis for brain development.

The brain and spinal cord form the

The metencephalon is comprised of the

Which term below refers to structures that are found on opposite sides of the body?

2- A _______ refers to a bulge of tissue located between the adjacent grooves in the surface of the human cortex.

Which of the following would be expected following damage to the cortex that lies just in front of the central sulcus?

Which of the following is true of CSF?

The pons is located

Describe the primary functions performed by the left and right hemispheres and give an example of each function.

Damage to left parietal lobe would be expected to produce a persistent difficulty in

"Autotopagnosia" involves _______ and is produced by damage to the _______.

An anesthetic drug injected adjacent to the dura sac surrounding axons of the cauda equina would be expected to deaden pain sensation in the

CSF is secreted by the _______ of the cerebral ventricles.

The term _______ means "afterbrain."

A brain region that is anterior and dorsal to, say, the thalamus, could also be described as _______ and _______ to the thalamus.

Another term for "caudal" is

Human brains are about three times larger than chimpanzee brains when corrected for

The _______ comprise the autonomic nervous system.

Describe the production, circulation, and reabsorption of cerebrospinal fluid.

Introduction

Structure and Function of Cells of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Methods and Strategies of Research

Vision

Audition, the Body Senses, and the Chemical Senses

Control of Movement

Sleep and Biological Rhythms

Reproductive Behavior

Emotion

Ingestive Behavior

Learning and Memory

Human Communication

Neurological Disorders

Schizophrenia and the Affective Disorders

Anxiety Disorders, Autistic Disorder, Attention-Deficithyperactivity Disorder, and Stress Disorders

Drug Abuse

Filters

"Autotopagnosia" involves _ and is produced by damage to the _.

A brain region that is anterior and dorsal to, say, the thalamus, could also be described as _ and _ to the thalamus.