Question 1

Which of the cortical areas listed below is most likely to be stimulated first when repeating a word you just heard spoken?

Accepted Answer

A) auditory association area 
B) Broca area 
C) primary motor area 
D) primary auditory cortex 
E) Wernicke area. 
A) auditory association area 
B) Broca area 
C) primary motor area 
D) primary auditory cortex 
E) Wernicke area.

Question 2

The fasciculus gracilis and fasciculus cuneatus would help us

Accepted Answer

A) perceive pain. 
B) tell if an object is rough or smooth. 
C) sense temperature. 
D) move our arms and legs. 
E) write a sentence. 
A) perceive pain. 
B) tell if an object is rough or smooth. 
C) sense temperature. 
D) move our arms and legs. 
E) write a sentence.

Question 3

A lesion in the red nucleus results in

Accepted Answer

A) resting tremors. 
B) intention tremors. 
C) sleeping tremors. 
D) reflex tremors. 
A) resting tremors. 
B) intention tremors. 
C) sleeping tremors. 
D) reflex tremors.

Question 4

Vision is dependent upon

Accepted Answer

A) chemoreceptors. 
B) photoreceptors. 
C) thermoreceptors. 
D) mechanoreceptors. 
E) nociceptors. 
A) chemoreceptors. 
B) photoreceptors. 
C) thermoreceptors. 
D) mechanoreceptors. 
E) nociceptors.

Question 5

Match the term with its definition.
-hippocampus A

Accepted Answer

A) the part of the brain involved in the actual declarative memory 
B) the largest of the cerebral commissures 
C) a factor than activates gene transcription for formation of dendritic spines 
D) a series of neurons involved in long-term memory 
E) a part of the temporal lobe involved in adding emotional overtones to a memory 
A) the part of the brain involved in the actual declarative memory 
B) the largest of the cerebral commissures 
C) a factor than activates gene transcription for formation of dendritic spines 
D) a series of neurons involved in long-term memory 
E) a part of the temporal lobe involved in adding emotional overtones to a memory

Question 6

The auditory cortex is located in the

Accepted Answer

A) insula. 
B) temporal lobe. 
C) parietal lobe. 
D) frontal lobe. 
A) insula. 
B) temporal lobe. 
C) parietal lobe. 
D) frontal lobe.

Question 7

A nurse is caring for a patient who exhibits the following symptoms: (1)inability to maintain balance while walking
(2)normal intelligence
(3)can initiate voluntary movements although they are somewhat uncoordinated.
(4)decreased tone in the skeletal muscles
The patient is probably suffering from a condition that affected the

Accepted Answer

A) midbrain. 
B) cerebellum. 
C) basal ganglia. 
D) cerebral cortex. 
E) brainstem. 
A) midbrain. 
B) cerebellum. 
C) basal ganglia. 
D) cerebral cortex. 
E) brainstem.

Question 8

Pacinian corpuscles respond to

Accepted Answer

A) an increase in tendon tension. 
B) deep cutaneous pressure and vibration. 
C) stretch and tension. 
D) temperature and pain. 
E) light touch. 
A) an increase in tendon tension. 
B) deep cutaneous pressure and vibration. 
C) stretch and tension. 
D) temperature and pain. 
E) light touch.

Question 9

Match the type of brain wave with its appropriate description.
-theta waves A

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

Question 10

Which of the following is an ascending pathway in the spinal cord?

Accepted Answer

A) lateral spinothalamic tract 
B) rubrospinal tract 
C) lateral corticospinal tract 
D) tectospinal tract 
E) anterior corticospinal tract 
A) lateral spinothalamic tract 
B) rubrospinal tract 
C) lateral corticospinal tract 
D) tectospinal tract 
E) anterior corticospinal tract

Question 11

Changes in the blood concentration of glucose,oxygen and hydrogen are detected by

Accepted Answer

A) baroreceptors. 
B) chemoreceptors. 
C) nociceptors. 
D) proprioceptors. 
E) thermoreceptors. 
A) baroreceptors. 
B) chemoreceptors. 
C) nociceptors. 
D) proprioceptors. 
E) thermoreceptors.

Question 12

Match the function with the appropriate structure.
-The diagram illustrates sensory nerve endings in the skin.What is the function of "B"?

Accepted Answer

A) detects deep pressure,vibration,and proprioception 
B) responds to painful stimuli 
C) responds to light touch and superficial pressure 
D) detects touch,involved in 2-point discrimination 
E) detects continuous touch or pressure 
A) detects deep pressure,vibration,and proprioception 
B) responds to painful stimuli 
C) responds to light touch and superficial pressure 
D) detects touch,involved in 2-point discrimination 
E) detects continuous touch or pressure

Which of the cortical areas listed below is most likely to be stimulated first when repeating a word you just heard spoken?

The fasciculus gracilis and fasciculus cuneatus would help us

A lesion in the red nucleus results in

Vision is dependent upon

Match the term with its definition. -hippocampus A

The auditory cortex is located in the

Pacinian corpuscles respond to

Match the type of brain wave with its appropriate description. -theta waves A

Which of the following is an ascending pathway in the spinal cord?

Changes in the blood concentration of glucose,oxygen and hydrogen are detected by

Match the function with the appropriate structure. -The diagram illustrates sensory nerve endings in the skin.What is the function of "B"?

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Exam 14: Integration of Nervous System Functions

Which of the cortical areas listed below is most likely to be stimulated first when repeating a word you just heard spoken?

The fasciculus gracilis and fasciculus cuneatus would help us

A lesion in the red nucleus results in

Vision is dependent upon

Match the term with its definition. -hippocampus A

The auditory cortex is located in the

Pacinian corpuscles respond to

Match the type of brain wave with its appropriate description. -theta waves A

Which of the following is an ascending pathway in the spinal cord?

Changes in the blood concentration of glucose,oxygen and hydrogen are detected by

Match the function with the appropriate structure. -The diagram illustrates sensory nerve endings in the skin.What is the function of "B"?

The Human Organism

The Chemical Basis of Life

Cell Biology

Tissues

Integumentary System

Skeletal System: Bones and Bone Tissue

Skeletal System: Gross Anatomy

Joints and Movement

Muscular System: Histology and Physiology

Muscular System: Gross Anatomy

Functional Organization of Nervous Tissue

Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

Brain and Cranial Nerves

The Special Senses

Autonomic Nervous System

Functional Organization of the Endocrine System

Endocrine Glands

Cardiovascular System: Blood

Cardiovascular System: the Heart

Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

Lymphatic System and Immunity

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Nutrition,metabolism,and Temperature Regulation

Urinary System

Water,electrolyte,and Acid-Based Balance

Reproductive System

Development,growth,aging,and Genetics

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