Exam 2: Brain and Behavior

Patients with right hemisphere damage may not eat food on the left side of a plate or may even refuse to acknowledge a paralyzed left arm as their own, which illustrates the condition known as __________.

Each hemisphere of the cerebral cortex is divided into four smaller areas known as

Terri shows inactivity, sleepiness, slowness, and has gained weight. A problem was found in her endocrine system. She most likely has a(n)

Drawings that represent the areas taken up by the various body parts on the motor cortex appear distorted because they are based on which of the following aspects regarding these body parts?

Which of the following is NOT a correct match between endocrine gland and hormone?

Almost instantly, victims who have a stroke realize that something is wrong. However, some brain injuries are not so obvious, such as the enduring brain injury that has been found in dozens of retired NFL players, hockey players, and boxers. What is the name for this disorder, as determined by an analysis of brain tissue that is performed during an autopsy?

The hypothalamus, the hippocampus, the amygdala, and parts of the thalamus make up the __________ system.

Any device, such as a wire, needle, or metal plate, used to electrically stimulate or destroy nerve tissue or to record its activity is called a(n)

The left hemisphere processes information

A nerve cell carrying information from your eyes, ears, fingers, etc. toward the central nervous system is called a(n) __________neuron.

Anthony was a subject in a study in which the glucose in his brain was marked with a radioactive substance. Then the detectors identified the especially active brain areas. Anthony participated in a study that employed a(n)

Superior human intelligence is related to the fact that humans have brains with larger cerebellums.

Regarding neurotransmitters, which of the following statements is FALSE?

The capacity of our brains to change in response to experience is referred to as __________.

Through his use of stimulants and hallucinogens, Martin caused damage to his pons. Now doctors have to inject him with medication that will help

You are sitting on a stool when suddenly you lean back and fall, hitting the back of your head on the floor. You "see stars" as you try to sit back up. This sensation of "seeing stars" occurs because

The paralyzing effect of curare is caused by its ability to block the action of acetylcholine at neuron-muscle synapses.

Which of the following gives both a three-dimensional structural view of the brain as well as making brain activity visible?

When the sympathetic branch is activated,

Of the brain parts listed below, which two would you NOT want to damage and why? hippocampus, Wernicke's area, reticular formation, medulla, Broca's area