Exam 5: The Central Nervous System

For each activity listed, name the region of the brain responsible, and state specifically where that region is located within the brain: (1) knowing how to tell a waiter what kind of food you want at a restaurant; (2) the waiter's ability to understand what you just told him about your food order.(3) your ability to raise your hand to get the waiter's attention; and (4) discerning shapes of objects held in your hand.

Match the following lobes to its descriptions: a.occipital lobes b.temporal lobes c.parietal lobes d.frontal lobes -Contains most of the limbic association cortex

Which of the following is (are) not part of the peripheral nervous system?

The ____________ is a widespread network of interconnected neurons running throughout the brain stem and into the thalamus and it receives and integrates all incoming sensory input.

Complete the sentences using the following answer code. a.astrocytes b.oligodendrocytes c.ependymal cells d.microglia -Comprise the main brain "glue"

Match the following structures to their descriptions. a.temporal lobe b.Wernicke's area c.somatosensory cortex d.limbic association cortex e.corpus callosum f.primary motor cortex g.occipital lobe h.Broca's area i.supplementary motor area j.prefrontal association cortex -Initial cortical processing for vision

Since neurons are not usually replaced after they are destroyed or die, the brain lacks plasticity of functions.

Indicate which nervous pathway is being described by writing the appropriate letter in the blanks using the following answer code: a.ascending tracts b.descending tracts c.afferent neurons d.efferent neurons -Includes the corticospinal pathways

The standard treatment for Parkinson's disease is the administration of

The prefrontal association cortex

Complex thought is a function of the frontal lobe.

If neuronal pathways present at birth are not used during sensitive developmental periods, they may be eliminated.

Indicate whether the characteristics below pertain to the nervous system, endocrine system, or both by writing the appropriate letter in the blanks using the following answer code: a.Applies to the nervous system b.Applies to the endocrine system c.Applies to both the nervous system and the endocrine system -Chemical messengers that travel short distances

Language ability is usually associated with the

Match the following structures to their descriptions. a.temporal lobe b.Wernicke's area c.somatosensory cortex d.limbic association cortex e.corpus callosum f.primary motor cortex g.occipital lobe h.Broca's area i.supplementary motor area j.prefrontal association cortex -Triggers voluntary movement by activating motor neurons

The ____________________ and ____________________ compose the diencephalon of the brain.

Which two structures below are in the cerebral cortex?

Sleep is accompanied by a reduction in neural activity.

The ____________________ horns of the spinal cord consist of cell bodies of ____________________ on which sensory input is received.

Astrocytes take up the neurotransmitter GABA and excess Na⁺ from the ECF around neurons.