Exam 5: Tools of Discovery and Older Brain Structures

After suffering an accidental brain injury, Kira has difficulty walking in a smooth and coordinated manner. She has probably suffered damage to her

Which brain structure relays information from the eyes to the visual cortex?

Which part of the limbic system plays an essential role in the processing of new memories?

Which region of your brainstem plays a role in arousing you to a state of alertness when someone nearby mentions your name?

The technique that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce computer images of structures within the brain is called

To monitor the electrical activity in the brain that is triggered by hearing one's own name, researchers would make use of a(n)