Exam 5: B--The Central Nervous System

Use this figure to answer the corresponding questions. Which number identifies the structure that allows the right and left cerebral hemispheres to communicate with one another? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 e. 5

Use this figure to answer the corresponding questions. Which number identifies the tract that conducts impulses to the brain that are perceived as pain? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 e. 5

Describe the location of the basal ganglia and their three primary functions.

Summarize the major function of each division of the nervous system.

Describe the general arrangement of gray and white matter in the spinal cord, and then describe the contents of dorsal, lateral, and ventral horns in the spinal cord. Include in your answer the following terms: columns, tracts, cell bodies, axons, interneurons, somatic motor neurons, visceral motor neurons, and afferent neurons.

Use this figure to answer the corresponding questions. Which number identifies the part of the brain that is important in balance and planning and executing voluntary movement? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 e. 5

Use this figure to answer the corresponding questions. Number ____ identifies the region responsible for understanding spoken words, while number ____ identifies the region responsible for feeling an object touching the skin. a. 4, 1 b. 5, 2 c. 4, 2 d. 5, 1 e. 4, 5

Use this figure to answer the corresponding questions. Which number identifies the part of the brain that contains "centers" that regulate the heart, breathing, and digestive activities? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 e. 5

Use this figure to answer the corresponding questions. Which number identifies the region that allows a person to see the figure on this page? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 e. 5

For each activity listed, name the region of the brain responsible, and state specifically where that region is located within the brain: (1) knowing how to tell a waiter what kind of food you want at a restaurant; (2) the waiter's ability to understand what you just told him about your food order. (3) your ability to raise your hand to get the waiter's attention; and (4) discerning shapes of objects held in your hand.

Use this figure to answer the corresponding questions. Which number identifies the region that allows a person to say the words in this question? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 e. 5

Distinguish between how short-term memory is stored and how long-term memory is stored.

Use this figure to answer the corresponding questions. Which number identifies the tract that conducts impulses to neurons resulting in a person being able to raise the arm when asked to do so? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 e. 5

Describe location and general functions of the limbic system.