Question 1

Which of the following correctly outlines taste circuitry starting at the taste buds?

Accepted Answer

A)  nucleus tractus solitarius $\rightarrow$insular cortex$\rightarrow$dorsal thalamus$\rightarrow$orbifrontal cortex 
B)  insular cortex$\rightarrow$dorsal thalamus$\rightarrow$nucleus tractus solitarius $\rightarrow$orbifrontal cortex 
C)  dorsal thalamus$\rightarrow$insular cortex$\rightarrow$nucleus tractus solitarius $\rightarrow$orbifrontal cortex 
D)  nucleus tractus solitarius $\rightarrow$dorsal thalamus$\rightarrow$insular cortex$\rightarrow$orbifrontal cortex 
A)  nucleus tractus solitarius $\rightarrow$insular cortex$\rightarrow$dorsal thalamus$\rightarrow$orbifrontal cortex 
B)  insular cortex$\rightarrow$dorsal thalamus$\rightarrow$nucleus tractus solitarius $\rightarrow$orbifrontal cortex 
C)  dorsal thalamus$\rightarrow$insular cortex$\rightarrow$nucleus tractus solitarius $\rightarrow$orbifrontal cortex 
D)  nucleus tractus solitarius $\rightarrow$dorsal thalamus$\rightarrow$insular cortex$\rightarrow$orbifrontal cortex

Question 2

The largest density of face-selective neurons in the inferior temporal lobe is in the_________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The largest density of face-selective neurons in...

Question 3

Compared to V1 simple cells, double opponent cells have a ___________degree of selectivity to the orientation of stimulus and are usually located in the __________ of orientation pinwheels.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Compared to V1 simple cells, double opponent...

Question 4

Which of the following changes in movement after severe damage to descending neurons of the spinal cord in the upper thoracic vertebrae would you expect?

Accepted Answer

A)  during a period of spinal shock processes such as respiration, digestion, urination, and defecation are severely impaired or lost completely 
B)  upper and lower limbs go limp or are very weak and any returning movement is erradic and unpredictable 
C)  heightened sensitivity to non-voluntary movement to the limbs and skin sensitivity due to a loss of spinal reflex integration with the motor cortex and cerebellum 
D)  complete paralysis of the lower body with no movement, voluntary or involuntary 
E)  a-c 
A)  during a period of spinal shock processes such as respiration, digestion, urination, and defecation are severely impaired or lost completely 
B)  upper and lower limbs go limp or are very weak and any returning movement is erradic and unpredictable 
C)  heightened sensitivity to non-voluntary movement to the limbs and skin sensitivity due to a loss of spinal reflex integration with the motor cortex and cerebellum 
D)  complete paralysis of the lower body with no movement, voluntary or involuntary 
E)  a-c

Question 5

Describe an experiment you could conduct in a monkey to determine if stimulation of the prefrontal cortex improved category-sensitive neurons from distinguishing similar stimuli.

Accepted Answer

One experiment that could be conducted i

Question 6

Which of the following of Hubel and Wiesel's discoveries support the idea that when looking at an object, the V1 primarily code for the outline of an object?

Accepted Answer

A)  simple and complex cells primarily respond to dark and bright lines in a particular orientation in space 
B)  orientation sensitivity varies across V1 in a detectable, systematic manner 
C)  direct input of retinal ganglionic cells to V1 is always in arrays of straight lines that overlap to form a contour 
D)  a and b 
E)  a-c. 
A)  simple and complex cells primarily respond to dark and bright lines in a particular orientation in space 
B)  orientation sensitivity varies across V1 in a detectable, systematic manner 
C)  direct input of retinal ganglionic cells to V1 is always in arrays of straight lines that overlap to form a contour 
D)  a and b 
E)  a-c.

Question 7

Which of the following is a true statement regarding the spectrotemporal receptive field (STRF) in auditory perception?

Accepted Answer

A)  the STRF can be specifically measured and predicted for neurons in the auditory cortex 
B)  lower levels of the auditory cortex, such as the inferior colliculus, have less predictable STRFs 
C)  acoustic context does not affect the STRF 
D)  it is dependant on both the pitch as well as the timing of sounds 
A)  the STRF can be specifically measured and predicted for neurons in the auditory cortex 
B)  lower levels of the auditory cortex, such as the inferior colliculus, have less predictable STRFs 
C)  acoustic context does not affect the STRF 
D)  it is dependant on both the pitch as well as the timing of sounds

Question 8

Which statement is true regarding the distribution of face-sensitive and category-sensitive neurons in the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  face-and object-sensitive neurons are found in the neocortex but category-sensitive neurons are found in the hippocampus 
B)  face- and category-sensitive neurons are both found in the temporal cortex 
C)  face- and category-sensitive neurons are both found in the prefrontal cortex 
D)  face-sensitive and object-sensitive neurons are in highest density in the inferior temporal cortex, while category-sensitive neurons are primarily found in the prefrontal cortex 
A)  face-and object-sensitive neurons are found in the neocortex but category-sensitive neurons are found in the hippocampus 
B)  face- and category-sensitive neurons are both found in the temporal cortex 
C)  face- and category-sensitive neurons are both found in the prefrontal cortex 
D)  face-sensitive and object-sensitive neurons are in highest density in the inferior temporal cortex, while category-sensitive neurons are primarily found in the prefrontal cortex

Which of the following correctly outlines taste circuitry starting at the taste buds?

The largest density of face-selective neurons in the inferior temporal lobe is in the_________________.

Compared to V1 simple cells, double opponent cells have a _degree of selectivity to the orientation of stimulus and are usually located in the of orientation pinwheels.

Which of the following changes in movement after severe damage to descending neurons of the spinal cord in the upper thoracic vertebrae would you expect?

Describe an experiment you could conduct in a monkey to determine if stimulation of the prefrontal cortex improved category-sensitive neurons from distinguishing similar stimuli.

Which of the following of Hubel and Wiesel's discoveries support the idea that when looking at an object, the V1 primarily code for the outline of an object?

Which of the following is a true statement regarding the spectrotemporal receptive field (STRF) in auditory perception?

Which statement is true regarding the distribution of face-sensitive and category-sensitive neurons in the brain?

Nervous System Organization

Computing With Neurons

Neuronal Plasticity

Developing a Nervous System

Protecting and Maintaining the Adult Nervous System

Sensors I: Remote Sensing

Sensors II: Sensing on Contact

Using Muscles and Glands

Regulating Vital Bodily Functions

Controlling Posture and Locomotion

Localizing Stimuli and Orienting in Space

Regulating Brain States

Remembering Relationships

Selecting Actions, Pursuing Goals

Being Different From Others

Filters

Exam 12: Identifying Stimuli and Stimulus Objects

Which of the following correctly outlines taste circuitry starting at the taste buds?

The largest density of face-selective neurons in the inferior temporal lobe is in the_________________.

Compared to V1 simple cells, double opponent cells have a ___________degree of selectivity to the orientation of stimulus and are usually located in the __________ of orientation pinwheels.

Which of the following changes in movement after severe damage to descending neurons of the spinal cord in the upper thoracic vertebrae would you expect?

Describe an experiment you could conduct in a monkey to determine if stimulation of the prefrontal cortex improved category-sensitive neurons from distinguishing similar stimuli.

Which of the following of Hubel and Wiesel's discoveries support the idea that when looking at an object, the V1 primarily code for the outline of an object?

Which of the following is a true statement regarding the spectrotemporal receptive field (STRF) in auditory perception?

Which statement is true regarding the distribution of face-sensitive and category-sensitive neurons in the brain?

Nervous System Organization

Computing With Neurons

Neuronal Plasticity

Developing a Nervous System

Protecting and Maintaining the Adult Nervous System

Sensors I: Remote Sensing

Sensors II: Sensing on Contact

Using Muscles and Glands

Regulating Vital Bodily Functions

Controlling Posture and Locomotion

Localizing Stimuli and Orienting in Space

Regulating Brain States

Remembering Relationships

Selecting Actions, Pursuing Goals

Being Different From Others

Filters

Compared to V1 simple cells, double opponent cells have a _degree of selectivity to the orientation of stimulus and are usually located in the of orientation pinwheels.