Question 1

Describe the neurophysiological changes that are involved in long-term memory.

Accepted Answer

Concepts to Consider: Long-lasting chang

Question 2

Match between columns
                        Premises: Center for muscle tone and posture

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Hypothalamus and Medulla and Cerebellum and Thalamus is...

Question 3

Which brain structure is correctly matched with its function?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thalamus-relays messages to cerebrum 
B)  Pons-regulates emotional response 
C)  Medulla-regulates auditory reflexes 
D)  Cerebellum-regulates coughing and sneezing 
E)  Inferior colliculi-regulate muscle coordination 
A)  Thalamus-relays messages to cerebrum 
B)  Pons-regulates emotional response 
C)  Medulla-regulates auditory reflexes 
D)  Cerebellum-regulates coughing and sneezing 
E)  Inferior colliculi-regulate muscle coordination

Question 4

ADHD is a disorder associated with excessive amounts of which of the following substances?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adiponectin 
B)  Dopamine 
C)  Calcitonin 
D)  Oxytocin 
E)  Secretin 
A)  Adiponectin 
B)  Dopamine 
C)  Calcitonin 
D)  Oxytocin 
E)  Secretin

Question 5

Long-term potentiation involves a long-lasting decrease in the strength of synaptic connections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What evolutionary advances are demonstrated in the nervous systems of bilaterally symmetrical animals?

Accepted Answer

Concepts to Consider: (1) Increased numb

Question 7

Match between columns
                        Premises: Postganglionic neurons usually release norepinephrine.

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Sympathetic nervous system and Parasympathetic nervous system is...

Question 8

In the brain, the visual centers are located in the occipital lobes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Compare and contrast REM and non-REM sleep.

Accepted Answer

Both types of sleep involve changes in t

Question 10

Match between columns
                        Premises: Is located immediately on top of the brain stem

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Cerebellum and Hypothalamus and Cerebrum and Medulla is...

Question 11

Match between columns
                        Premises: Center for muscular coordination

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Medulla and Thalamus and Hypothalamus and Cerebellum is...

Question 12

Match between columns
                        Premises: This actively maintains normal body functions.

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Sympathetic nervous system and Parasympathetic nervous system is...

Question 13

The limbic system plays a role in:

Accepted Answer

A)  procedural memory. 
B)  motivation. 
C)  balance and coordination. 
D)  the sleep-wake cycle. 
E)  somatic responses. 
A)  procedural memory. 
B)  motivation. 
C)  balance and coordination. 
D)  the sleep-wake cycle. 
E)  somatic responses.

Question 14

Which portion of the brain contains centers for control of body temperature, appetite, and fat metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypothalamus 
B)  Cerebellum 
C)  Midbrain 
D)  Thalamus 
E)  Pons 
A)  Hypothalamus 
B)  Cerebellum 
C)  Midbrain 
D)  Thalamus 
E)  Pons

Question 15

Describe the structure and functions of the human spinal cord.

Accepted Answer

Concepts to Consider: The human brain an

Question 16

If a physician wanted to collect spinal fluid for analysis s/he would want to place a needle between the:

Accepted Answer

A)  dura mater and skull. 
B)  dura mater and pia mater. 
C)  arachnoid and pia mater. 
D)  pia mater and brain. 
E)  dura mater and arachnoid. 
A)  dura mater and skull. 
B)  dura mater and pia mater. 
C)  arachnoid and pia mater. 
D)  pia mater and brain. 
E)  dura mater and arachnoid.

Question 17

Annelids and arthropods have a dorsal hollow nerve cord.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following lobes of the cerebellum contain the visual centers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Temporal lobes 
B)  Occipital lobes 
C)  Frontal lobes 
D)  Parietal lobes 
E)  Limbic lobe 
A)  Temporal lobes 
B)  Occipital lobes 
C)  Frontal lobes 
D)  Parietal lobes 
E)  Limbic lobe

Question 19

Wernicke's area of the temporal lobe is involved in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  body's biological clock. 
B)  coordination of motor activity. 
C)  recognition and interpretation of words. 
D)  processing of chemical stimuli. 
E)  processing of visual stimuli. 
A)  body's biological clock. 
B)  coordination of motor activity. 
C)  recognition and interpretation of words. 
D)  processing of chemical stimuli. 
E)  processing of visual stimuli.

Question 20

Development of the cerebellum in an animal correlates with the:

Accepted Answer

A)  animal's ability to see. 
B)  size of that animal. 
C)  intelligence of that animal. 
D)  complexity of muscular activity exhibited by that animal. 
E)  animal's ability to smell. 
A)  animal's ability to see. 
B)  size of that animal. 
C)  intelligence of that animal. 
D)  complexity of muscular activity exhibited by that animal. 
E)  animal's ability to smell.

Exam 42: Neural Regulation

Describe the neurophysiological changes that are involved in long-term memory.

Which brain structure is correctly matched with its function?

ADHD is a disorder associated with excessive amounts of which of the following substances?

Long-term potentiation involves a long-lasting decrease in the strength of synaptic connections.

What evolutionary advances are demonstrated in the nervous systems of bilaterally symmetrical animals?

In the brain, the visual centers are located in the occipital lobes.

Compare and contrast REM and non-REM sleep.

The limbic system plays a role in:

Which portion of the brain contains centers for control of body temperature, appetite, and fat metabolism?

Describe the structure and functions of the human spinal cord.

If a physician wanted to collect spinal fluid for analysis s/he would want to place a needle between the:

Annelids and arthropods have a dorsal hollow nerve cord.

Which of the following lobes of the cerebellum contain the visual centers?

Wernicke's area of the temporal lobe is involved in the:

Development of the cerebellum in an animal correlates with the:

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