Exam 2: Neuroscience and Behavior

Cortical areas that are NOT primarily concerned with sensory, motor, or language functions are

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

In the brain, I outnumber neurons. I also provide nutrients to the neurons and help remove excess neurotransmitters. I am a

Which region of the brain appears to have the oldest evolutionary history?

A brain tumor caused extensive damage to Mr. Thorndike's hypothalamus. It is most likely that he may suffer a loss of

The simplest neural pathways are those that govern our

Which nerve network in the brainstem plays an important role in controlling arousal?

Messages are transmitted from your spinal cord to your heart muscles by the

Plasticity refers to the brain's capacity to

A monkey with electrodes implanted in its brain is able to move a computer cursor simply by thinking about the move. This brain-computer interface best illustrates the potential value of

An accelerated heartbeat is to a slowed heartbeat as the ________ nervous system is to the ________ nervous system.

The longest part of a motor neuron is likely to be the

What will most likely happen as a neurosurgeon sedates the entire right cerebral hemisphere of a right-handed patient who is asked to count aloud with both arms extended upward?

Direct stimulation of the motor cortex would most likely result in

The thin surface layer of interconnected neural cells that covers the cerebrum is called the

An amplified recording of the waves of electrical activity that sweep across the surface of the brain is called a(n)

An area at the rear of the frontal lobes that controls voluntary movements is called the

Information is carried from the central nervous system to the body's tissues by

Motor neurons are an important part of the

Brain scans indicate that well-practiced pianists have a larger-than-usual auditory cortex area that encodes piano sounds. This best illustrates