Exam 4: The Brain and Nervous System

Which of the following regions in the brain contains the visual cortex?

As she entered a health food store, Gail noticed a sign recommending an herbal remedy called, "Saint- John's-wort" for the treatment of depression. Explain how this remedy affects the biochemistry of the nervous system.

A neuron is also called a:

April spots the boy that she has a crush on sitting with his friends. Her heart begins to pound, her hands get sweaty, and her cheeks feel hot. April's _______________ has been activated.

Which of the following regions in the brain contains the somatosensory cortex, which receives information about pressure, pain, touch, and temperature from all over the body?

Glutamate functions as the major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain.

Which of the following is a reason for caution in using brain imaging technology?

Bearing in mind that both sides of the brain are involved in most activities, identify which of the following is (are) more closely associated with the left hemisphere:

Motor nerves carry messages from special receptors in the skin to the spinal cord.

The cerebrum is covered by several thin layers of densely-packed cells known collectively as the:

The sympathetic nervous system acts like an accelerator on a car, mobilizing the body for action.

While Bridget is walking on the road, a bicyclist swerves toward her. Her heart races and sweat breaks out as she jumps out of harm's way. Soon, Bridget's heart rate begins to decrease. This calming reaction is due to the action of Bridget's:

Which of the following regions in the brain is involved in language comprehension?

Transcranial magnetic stimulation uses a powerful magnetic field in order to temporarily inactivate neural circuits in the brain.

In Parkinson's disease, a loss of cells that produce _______________ is responsible for tremors and muscle rigidity.

Famously, Phineas Gage is believed to have experienced a dramatic personality change after his accident. Which area of his brain is thought to have been damaged?

Hormones are produced primarily by:

A brief change in the electrical voltage that occurs in response to stimulation that travels down an axon is called:

Ronald Myers and Roger Sperry wondered what would happen if the two hemispheres of the brain were cut off from one another. In order to explore their research question, they severed the corpus callosum in cats. Describe the aspects of the cats' behaviors that remained normal and the aspects that showed a profound change.

The frontal lobes govern the ability to do a series of tasks in the proper sequence.