Question 1

The type of brain waves observed in an individual who is awake but in a quiet resting state with eyes closed are _____ waves.

Accepted Answer

A) alpha 
B) beta 
C) delta 
D) theta 
E) gamma 
A) alpha 
B) beta 
C) delta 
D) theta 
E) gamma

Question 2

-The diagram illustrates sensory nerve endings in the skin.What structure does "A" represent?

Accepted Answer

A) Meissner corpuscles 
B) free nerve endings 
C) Ruffini end organ 
D) Pacinian corpuscle 
E) Merkel disks 
A) Meissner corpuscles 
B) free nerve endings 
C) Ruffini end organ 
D) Pacinian corpuscle 
E) Merkel disks

Question 3

The pain a person experiences with acute appendicitis results from stimulating nerve endings called

Accepted Answer

A) painreceptors. 
B) internoreceptors. 
C) visceroreceptors 
D) proprioceptors. 
E) appendoreceptors. 
A) painreceptors. 
B) internoreceptors. 
C) visceroreceptors 
D) proprioceptors. 
E) appendoreceptors.

Question 4

Indicate the order of each of the following in a descending pathway. (1)cerebral cortex
(2)pyramids
(3)cerebral peduncles
(4)internal capsule

Accepted Answer

A) 1,2,3,4 
B) 1,3,4,2 
C) 1,3,2,4 
D) 2,4,3,1 
E) 1,4,3,2 
A) 1,2,3,4 
B) 1,3,4,2 
C) 1,3,2,4 
D) 2,4,3,1 
E) 1,4,3,2

Question 5

The ability to detect simultaneous stimulation at two points on the skin is called two-point discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The cerebellum functions as a comparator.This means that the cerebellum compares

Accepted Answer

A) the incoming sensory stimuli with the outgoing sensory stimuli. 
B) intended movements with actual movements. 
C) spinal cord activity with the activity of the cerebrum. 
D) the right cerebellar hemisphere with the left cerebellar hemisphere. 
E) and coordinates rapid,complex movements like figure skating. 
A) the incoming sensory stimuli with the outgoing sensory stimuli. 
B) intended movements with actual movements. 
C) spinal cord activity with the activity of the cerebrum. 
D) the right cerebellar hemisphere with the left cerebellar hemisphere. 
E) and coordinates rapid,complex movements like figure skating.

Question 7

Which of the following statements concerning the descending pathways of the spinal cord is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Most descending pathways control sensory functions. 
B) Many of the descending pathways decussate in the midbrain. 
C) Descending pathways consist of upper and lower motor neurons. 
D) Descending pathways must synapse in the thalamus. 
E) These pathways start in the spinal cord and end in the brain. 
A) Most descending pathways control sensory functions. 
B) Many of the descending pathways decussate in the midbrain. 
C) Descending pathways consist of upper and lower motor neurons. 
D) Descending pathways must synapse in the thalamus. 
E) These pathways start in the spinal cord and end in the brain.

Question 8

If the Broca area is damaged,the result is

Accepted Answer

A) loss of memory. 
B) impairment in the movement of the right leg. 
C) blindness. 
D) hesitant and distorted speech. 
E) inability to think of things to say. 
A) loss of memory. 
B) impairment in the movement of the right leg. 
C) blindness. 
D) hesitant and distorted speech. 
E) inability to think of things to say.

Question 9

-The diagram illustrates sensory nerve endings in the skin.What structure does "C" represent?

Accepted Answer

A) Meissner corpuscles 
B) free nerve endings 
C) Ruffini end organ 
D) Pacinian corpuscle 
E) Merkel disks 
A) Meissner corpuscles 
B) free nerve endings 
C) Ruffini end organ 
D) Pacinian corpuscle 
E) Merkel disks

Question 10

Various areas of the cortex form functional pathways to conduct action potentials necessary to perform specific functions.Arrange the areas below in proper sequence to accomplish reading a poem aloud. (1)visual association area
(2)premotor area
(3)Broca area
(4)primary motor area
(5)Wernicke area
(6)visual cortex

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a function of the cerebellum?

Accepted Answer

A) learning to play the harp. 
B) keeping time with music 
C) sleep-wake cycle 
D) coordination of skeletal muscles 
A) learning to play the harp. 
B) keeping time with music 
C) sleep-wake cycle 
D) coordination of skeletal muscles

Question 12

The ability to localize the position of body parts is called

Accepted Answer

A) two-point discrimination. 
B) proprioception. 
C) fine touch. 
D) light touch. 
E) perception. 
A) two-point discrimination. 
B) proprioception. 
C) fine touch. 
D) light touch. 
E) perception.

Question 13

-Label area "D" on the cerebral cortex.

Accepted Answer

A) visual cortex 
B) primary motor cortex 
C) primary somatic sensory cortex 
D) motor speech area (Broca area) 
E) sensory speech area (Wernicke area) 
A) visual cortex 
B) primary motor cortex 
C) primary somatic sensory cortex 
D) motor speech area (Broca area) 
E) sensory speech area (Wernicke area)

Question 14

Brain waves associated with information processing or problem solving are ____ waves.

Accepted Answer

A) alpha 
B) beta 
C) delta 
D) theta 
E) kappa 
A) alpha 
B) beta 
C) delta 
D) theta 
E) kappa

Question 15

All aspects of a memory are stored together in the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Damage to the cerebellum is likely to cause

Accepted Answer

A) decreased muscle tone. 
B) balance impairment. 
C) the tendency to overshoot when reaching for an object. 
D) an intention tremor. 
E) All of the choices are correct. 
A) decreased muscle tone. 
B) balance impairment. 
C) the tendency to overshoot when reaching for an object. 
D) an intention tremor. 
E) All of the choices are correct.

Question 17

Which of the following pairs is mismatched?

Accepted Answer

A) visceroreceptors - associated with organs 
B) adaptation - decreased sensitivity to continued stimulus 
C) projection - sensation is perceived at the site of the stimulus 
D) proprioceptors - information about body position 
E) cutaneous receptors - associated with the viscera 
A) visceroreceptors - associated with organs 
B) adaptation - decreased sensitivity to continued stimulus 
C) projection - sensation is perceived at the site of the stimulus 
D) proprioceptors - information about body position 
E) cutaneous receptors - associated with the viscera

Question 18

A person suffering a stroke in the right parietal lobe may lose the ability to recognize faces.This is called

Accepted Answer

A) aphasia. 
B) aprexia. 
C) athetosis. 
D) amorphosynthesis. 
E) incoherency. 
A) aphasia. 
B) aprexia. 
C) athetosis. 
D) amorphosynthesis. 
E) incoherency.

Question 19

If a person decided to jump over a chair,which of the following areas organizes the motor functions needed to carry out this action.

Accepted Answer

A) visual cortex 
B) premotor area 
C) prefrontal area 
D) auditory association area 
E) visual association area 
A) visual cortex 
B) premotor area 
C) prefrontal area 
D) auditory association area 
E) visual association area

Question 20

Match the type of brain wave with its appropriate description.
-beta waves D

Accepted Answer

A) usually occur in children or in adults experiencing frustration 
B) observed in a person who is awake,quiet,and resting,with eyes closed 
C) occur in deep sleep,infancy and patients with brain disorders 
D) occur during intense mental activity 
A) usually occur in children or in adults experiencing frustration 
B) observed in a person who is awake,quiet,and resting,with eyes closed 
C) occur in deep sleep,infancy and patients with brain disorders 
D) occur during intense mental activity

Exam 14: Integration of Nervous System Functions

The type of brain waves observed in an individual who is awake but in a quiet resting state with eyes closed are _____ waves.

-The diagram illustrates sensory nerve endings in the skin.What structure does "A" represent?

The pain a person experiences with acute appendicitis results from stimulating nerve endings called

Indicate the order of each of the following in a descending pathway. (1)cerebral cortex (2)pyramids (3)cerebral peduncles (4)internal capsule

The ability to detect simultaneous stimulation at two points on the skin is called two-point discrimination.

The cerebellum functions as a comparator.This means that the cerebellum compares

Which of the following statements concerning the descending pathways of the spinal cord is true?

If the Broca area is damaged,the result is

-The diagram illustrates sensory nerve endings in the skin.What structure does "C" represent?

Which of the following is NOT a function of the cerebellum?

The ability to localize the position of body parts is called

-Label area "D" on the cerebral cortex.

Brain waves associated with information processing or problem solving are ____ waves.

All aspects of a memory are stored together in the brain.

Damage to the cerebellum is likely to cause

Which of the following pairs is mismatched?

A person suffering a stroke in the right parietal lobe may lose the ability to recognize faces.This is called

If a person decided to jump over a chair,which of the following areas organizes the motor functions needed to carry out this action.

Match the type of brain wave with its appropriate description. -beta waves D

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