Exam 2: The Nervous System

Dr. Goulard is investigating mechanisms of preserving the function of motor neurons (which convey motor information from the central nervous system) in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Which type of neuron is Dr. Goulard studying?

Which lobe of the cerebral cortex processes touch information from the body?

"Examine the anterior portion of the brain." Where do you tell your lab partner to look?

Which structure is part of the forebrain?

What term is used to describe a decrease in cerebral blood flow that may potentially cause cell death if severe or persistent enough?

Dr. Mitchum is exploring the role of sensory neurons (which convey sensory information to the central nervous system) in detecting incremental changes in temperature. Which type of neuron is Dr. Mitchum studying?

Dr. Ambroise is developing a drug to help promote axonal regeneration following brain injury. What might be an effective mechanism of action for Dr. Ambroise's drug?

The nervous system consists of two systems: ____.

It is 5 PM and Jane is dreaming of leaving work so that she can sink her teeth into a juicy hamburger. Which of Jane's brain structures is most contributing to her feeling of hunger?

Second-grade teacher Ms. Frascella calls upon her star pupil, Jeremy, to recite the capitals of all 50 states. Which type of memory will Jeremy use to recall this information?

Which lobe of the cerebral cortex processes auditory information and supports language comprehension and production?

Draw a diagram of a neuron, identifying its major structures. Write a brief description of the role of each structure in facilitating neuronal communication. Include in your answer a discussion of the synapse and how it bridges interneuronal communication.

Which tract crosses from one hemisphere of the brain to the opposite side of the body, sending motor information to the limbs, hands, and feet?

A plane that shows brain structures as seen from the front (or frontal plane) is referred to as a ____.

Working memory is part of your ____.

The nucleus accumbens is also called the brain's ____ center.

Mabel was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. She is beginning to show significant impairment of her long-term memory. Damage to which brain structure likely caused this impairment?

Narcotics and central nervous system depressants suppress medullary functions. Why might these drugs be fatal at high doses?

"Examine the lateral portion of the brain." Where do you tell your lab partner to look?

What is the role of nitric oxide in the brain?