Question 1

What traits might be more important than brain size in determining the mental abilities of an animal?

Accepted Answer

A)  ratio of brain size to animal size 
B)  amount of folding (increased brain surface area) 
C)  dedication of brain regions to a specific function 
D)  all of the above 
A)  ratio of brain size to animal size 
B)  amount of folding (increased brain surface area) 
C)  dedication of brain regions to a specific function 
D)  all of the above D

Question 2

State whether the structure is found in the Central Nervous Sysetm (CNS) or Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) by writing either PNS or CNS on each line.
-________________ brain

Accepted Answer

A)  CNS 
B) PNS 
A)  CNS 
B) PNS A

Question 3

Choose the structure that is NOT involved in learning and memory.

Accepted Answer

A)  striatum 
B)  amygdala 
C)  cerebellum 
D)  hippocampus 
E)  all of the above structures are involved in learning and memory 
A)  striatum 
B)  amygdala 
C)  cerebellum 
D)  hippocampus 
E)  all of the above structures are involved in learning and memory E

Question 4

What might contribute to the different visual appearances of different regions of the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  The regions may differ in neuron number 
B)  The regions may differ in neuron distribution 
C)  The regions may differ in the amount of myelin 
D)  all of the above 
A)  The regions may differ in neuron number 
B)  The regions may differ in neuron distribution 
C)  The regions may differ in the amount of myelin 
D)  all of the above

Question 5

Phrenology is the now-discredited idea that

Accepted Answer

A)  holes drilled into the head will release evil spirits 
B)  humidified air will bring improved brain function 
C)  the shape of the skull can be used to predict mental abilities 
D)  none of the above 
A)  holes drilled into the head will release evil spirits 
B)  humidified air will bring improved brain function 
C)  the shape of the skull can be used to predict mental abilities 
D)  none of the above

Question 6

Refer to figure b1.3 In the text that illustrates optogenetic stimulation of feeding. Predict how the graph might differ if halorhodopsin was introduced into these neurons rather than channelrhodopsin?

Accepted Answer

A)  The graph would not likely be the same 
B)  The red line would drop, rather than rise, during the period of blue light stimulation 
C)  The red line would increase even more during the period of blue light stimulation 
D)  The blue line would increase during the course of the experiment and overlap the red line 
A)  The graph would not likely be the same 
B)  The red line would drop, rather than rise, during the period of blue light stimulation 
C)  The red line would increase even more during the period of blue light stimulation 
D)  The blue line would increase during the course of the experiment and overlap the red line

Question 7

It is hypothesized that a certain hypothalamic nucleus is responsible for water-seeking behaviors. Propose two methods of performing an experiment that would support your hypothesis.

Accepted Answer

One method of performing an experiment t

Question 8

Read the description given of positive and negative feedback loops. Propose a brain system or task that would use feedback loops to function correctly.

Accepted Answer

Positive and negative feedback loops are

Question 9

Which of the following structures does NOT arise from the forebrain during development?

Accepted Answer

A)  cerebellum 
B)  hippocampus 
C)  retina 
D)  amygdala 
A)  cerebellum 
B)  hippocampus 
C)  retina 
D)  amygdala

Question 10

Match the idea with the scientist.
-________________ electrical signals underlie brain activity and muscle movement

Accepted Answer

A) Sherington 
B) Aristotle 
C) Descartes 
D) Darwin 
E) Ramon y Cajal
F)Meynart & James
G)Hippocrates 
A) Sherington 
B) Aristotle 
C) Descartes 
D) Darwin 
E) Ramon y Cajal
F)Meynart & James
G)Hippocrates

Question 11

Brain organization is hierarchical, containing many different levels of organized units. Which of the following is NOT an example of this hierarchical organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Central pattern generators that function autonomously, though with inputs that modify their activity 
B)  The brain is organized at the level of the cerebral cortex, nuclei, neuronal circuits and genetic circuits. 
C)  The brain contains many examples of convergent pathways, where multiple areas of the brain send signals to a single location. 
D)  none of the above are examples of hierarchical organization 
A)  Central pattern generators that function autonomously, though with inputs that modify their activity 
B)  The brain is organized at the level of the cerebral cortex, nuclei, neuronal circuits and genetic circuits. 
C)  The brain contains many examples of convergent pathways, where multiple areas of the brain send signals to a single location. 
D)  none of the above are examples of hierarchical organization

Question 12

Briefly describe three historical (incorrect) ideas about the function of the brain. Can you think of any modern day "myths" about the brain and its function?

Accepted Answer

Three historical incorrect ideas about t

Question 13

The brain's connections are complex. Which of the following is true of the organizing principles that describe pathways that connect different brain regions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Convergence describes connections from a single region to multiple different regions 
B)  Divergence describes connections from multiple regions to a single region 
C)  Feedback loops describe connections that send information "backward" to where it originated 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Convergence describes connections from a single region to multiple different regions 
B)  Divergence describes connections from multiple regions to a single region 
C)  Feedback loops describe connections that send information "backward" to where it originated 
D)  All of the above

Question 14

Match the idea with the scientist.
-________________ brain is involved in cooling the body

Accepted Answer

A) Sherington 
B) Aristotle 
C) Descartes 
D) Darwin 
E) Ramon y Cajal
F)Meynart & James
G)Hippocrates 
A) Sherington 
B) Aristotle 
C) Descartes 
D) Darwin 
E) Ramon y Cajal
F)Meynart & James
G)Hippocrates

Question 15

Which term indicates a position that is towards an animals tail?

Accepted Answer

A)  dorsal 
B)  ventral 
C)  rostral 
D)  caudal 
E)  none of the above 
A)  dorsal 
B)  ventral 
C)  rostral 
D)  caudal 
E)  none of the above

Question 16

Though phrenology is now a discredited idea, in that the shape of the skull has little to no bearing on an individual's mental abilities, what underlying idea remains at least partially correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  specific regions of the brain are involved in certain functions 
B)  the shape of the skull can predict neuroanatomical features of the brain 
C)  no specialization occurs among different brain regions 
D)  all of the above 
A)  specific regions of the brain are involved in certain functions 
B)  the shape of the skull can predict neuroanatomical features of the brain 
C)  no specialization occurs among different brain regions 
D)  all of the above

Question 17

State whether the structure is found in the Central Nervous Sysetm (CNS) or Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) by writing either PNS or CNS on each line.
-________________ autonomic ganglia

Accepted Answer

A)  CNS 
B) PNS 
A)  CNS 
B) PNS

Question 18

Refer to figures 1.9 and 1.14, in the text which illustrate the major lobes of the brain that is most associated with each function.
-________________ vision

Accepted Answer

A) parietal lobe 
B) frontal lobe 
C) occipital lobe 
D) temporal lobe 
A) parietal lobe 
B) frontal lobe 
C) occipital lobe 
D) temporal lobe

Question 19

Fill in the blank with one of the following words: rostral, caudal, dorsal, ventral, inferior, superior, anterior, posterior, medial, lateral.
A hat is worn on the ____________________ surface of the head.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fill in the blank with one of...

Question 20

Match each type of glial cell with one of their functions.
-________________ myelination in the PNS

Accepted Answer

A) schwann cells 
B) astrocytes 
C) oligodendrocytes 
D)  microglia 
A) schwann cells 
B) astrocytes 
C) oligodendrocytes 
D)  microglia

What traits might be more important than brain size in determining the mental abilities of an animal?

State whether the structure is found in the Central Nervous Sysetm (CNS) or Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) by writing either PNS or CNS on each line. -________________ brain

Choose the structure that is NOT involved in learning and memory.

What might contribute to the different visual appearances of different regions of the brain?

Phrenology is the now-discredited idea that

Refer to figure b1.3 In the text that illustrates optogenetic stimulation of feeding. Predict how the graph might differ if halorhodopsin was introduced into these neurons rather than channelrhodopsin?

It is hypothesized that a certain hypothalamic nucleus is responsible for water-seeking behaviors. Propose two methods of performing an experiment that would support your hypothesis.

Read the description given of positive and negative feedback loops. Propose a brain system or task that would use feedback loops to function correctly.

Which of the following structures does NOT arise from the forebrain during development?

Match the idea with the scientist. -________________ electrical signals underlie brain activity and muscle movement

Brain organization is hierarchical, containing many different levels of organized units. Which of the following is NOT an example of this hierarchical organization?

Briefly describe three historical (incorrect) ideas about the function of the brain. Can you think of any modern day "myths" about the brain and its function?

The brain's connections are complex. Which of the following is true of the organizing principles that describe pathways that connect different brain regions?

Match the idea with the scientist. -________________ brain is involved in cooling the body

Which term indicates a position that is towards an animals tail?

Though phrenology is now a discredited idea, in that the shape of the skull has little to no bearing on an individual's mental abilities, what underlying idea remains at least partially correct?

State whether the structure is found in the Central Nervous Sysetm (CNS) or Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) by writing either PNS or CNS on each line. -________________ autonomic ganglia

Refer to figures 1.9 and 1.14, in the text which illustrate the major lobes of the brain that is most associated with each function. -________________ vision

Fill in the blank with one of the following words: rostral, caudal, dorsal, ventral, inferior, superior, anterior, posterior, medial, lateral. A hat is worn on the ____________________ surface of the head.

Match each type of glial cell with one of their functions. -________________ myelination in the PNS

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

Identifying Stimuli and Stimulus Objects

Regulating Brain States

Remembering Relationships

Selecting Actions, Pursuing Goals

Being Different From Others

Filters

Exam 1: Nervous System Organization

What traits might be more important than brain size in determining the mental abilities of an animal?

State whether the structure is found in the Central Nervous Sysetm (CNS) or Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) by writing either PNS or CNS on each line. -________________ brain

Choose the structure that is NOT involved in learning and memory.

What might contribute to the different visual appearances of different regions of the brain?

Phrenology is the now-discredited idea that

Refer to figure b1.3 In the text that illustrates optogenetic stimulation of feeding. Predict how the graph might differ if halorhodopsin was introduced into these neurons rather than channelrhodopsin?

It is hypothesized that a certain hypothalamic nucleus is responsible for water-seeking behaviors. Propose two methods of performing an experiment that would support your hypothesis.

Read the description given of positive and negative feedback loops. Propose a brain system or task that would use feedback loops to function correctly.

Which of the following structures does NOT arise from the forebrain during development?

Match the idea with the scientist. -________________ electrical signals underlie brain activity and muscle movement

Brain organization is hierarchical, containing many different levels of organized units. Which of the following is NOT an example of this hierarchical organization?

Briefly describe three historical (incorrect) ideas about the function of the brain. Can you think of any modern day "myths" about the brain and its function?

The brain's connections are complex. Which of the following is true of the organizing principles that describe pathways that connect different brain regions?

Match the idea with the scientist. -________________ brain is involved in cooling the body

Which term indicates a position that is towards an animals tail?

Though phrenology is now a discredited idea, in that the shape of the skull has little to no bearing on an individual's mental abilities, what underlying idea remains at least partially correct?

State whether the structure is found in the Central Nervous Sysetm (CNS) or Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) by writing either PNS or CNS on each line. -________________ autonomic ganglia

Refer to figures 1.9 and 1.14, in the text which illustrate the major lobes of the brain that is most associated with each function. -________________ vision

Fill in the blank with one of the following words: rostral, caudal, dorsal, ventral, inferior, superior, anterior, posterior, medial, lateral. A hat is worn on the ____________________ surface of the head.

Match each type of glial cell with one of their functions. -________________ myelination in the PNS

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

Identifying Stimuli and Stimulus Objects

Regulating Brain States

Remembering Relationships

Selecting Actions, Pursuing Goals

Being Different From Others

Filters