Question 1

Cerebrospinal fluid is gradually reabsorbed in the _____ of the brain.

Accepted Answer

A)   dura
B)   subarachnoid space
C)   pia
D)   cistern

Question 2

The nucleus basalis is a key part of the brain's system for:

Accepted Answer

A)   emotional response.
B)   attention.
C)   visual perception.
D)   auditory perception.

Question 3

The prefrontal cortex is important for working memory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

An electroencephalograph measures:

Accepted Answer

A)   action potentials in an individual neuron.
B)   the electrical resistance of hair.
C)   the rate of glucose uptake in active regions of the brain.
D)   the average activity of the cells in a given region of the brain.

Question 5

Damage to the thalamus would most likely result in:

Accepted Answer

A)   abnormal emotional behavior.
B)   loss of sensory input to the cortex.
C)   abnormal hormone release.
D)   difficulty in distinguishing between two rhythms.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

The only area of the cerebral cortex known to receive input from ALL sensory modalities is the:

Accepted Answer

A)   thalamus.
B)   prefrontal cortex.
C)   striate cortex.
D)   parietal lobe.

Question 8

If one structure is on the left side of the body and another is on the right, they are said to be ____ to each other.

Accepted Answer

A)   medial
B)   lateral
C)   ipsilateral
D)   contralateral

Question 9

The hindbrain consists of the:

Accepted Answer

A)   tectum, tegmentum, and reticular formation.
B)   thalamus and hypothalamus.
C)   spinal cord and cranial nerves.
D)   medulla, pons, and cerebellum.

Question 10

Although relatively small, the hypothalamus is very important for a large range of motivated behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The ascending portion of the reticular formation:

Accepted Answer

A)   controls the motor areas of the spinal cord.
B)   is responsible for the eye muscles.
C)   controls the motor areas of the brain.
D)   increases arousal and attention.

Question 12

The purpose of creating a sham lesion is to:

Accepted Answer

A)   destroy a brain area believed to be interfering with normal behavior.
B)   assess the effects of introducing an electrode.
C)   test the stereotaxic map.
D)   create a path for injecting chemicals.

Question 13

Describe the main differences between basal ganglia and cerebellum function.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

What is the name given to a cluster of neurons outside the CNS?

Accepted Answer

A)   Lamina
B)   Column
C)   Tract
D)   Ganglion

Question 15

A group of forebrain structures is important for motivated and emotional behavior. What is the name given to this group of structures?

Accepted Answer

A)   Limbic system
B)   Reticular formation
C)   Tegmentum
D)   Basal ganglia

Question 16

The diencephalon is composed of the:

Accepted Answer

A)   thalamus and basal ganglia.
B)   basal ganglia and hypothalamus.
C)   thalamus and hypothalamus.
D)   thalamus and hippocampus.

Question 17

A lesion is:

Accepted Answer

A)   an area of brain next to a blood vessel.
B)   a cell that lines the surface of a ventricle.
C)   a fluid-filled space in the brain.
D)   an area that has been damaged.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the sympathetic system?

Accepted Answer

A)   Is found in the thoracic and lumbar cord
B)   Has long post-ganglionic fibers
C)   Releases ACh at the ganglion
D)   Releases DA at the ganglion

Question 19

If the ipsilateral dorsal and ventral roots were cut, which of the following would be true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sensation would be lost on one side, and motor control on the other.
B)   Sensation would be lost on both sides.
C)   Motor control would be lost on both sides.
D)   Sensation and motor control would be lost on one side.

Question 20

The postcentral gyrus contains _____ separate representations of the body.

Accepted Answer

A)   one
B)   two
C)   four
D)   six

Exam 4: Anatomy of the Nervous System

The ascending portion of the reticular formation:

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Damage to the thalamus would most likely result in:

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Cerebrospinal fluid is gradually reabsorbed in the _____ of the brain.

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Describe the main differences between basal ganglia and cerebellum function.

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An electroencephalograph measures:

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Although relatively small, the hypothalamus is very important for a large range of motivated behaviors.

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If one structure is on the left side of the body and another is on the right, they are said to be ____ to each other.

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The nucleus basalis is a key part of the brain's system for:

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The only area of the cerebral cortex known to receive input from ALL sensory modalities is the:

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