Question 1

Which brain waves are not normal for awake adults but are common for children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alpha 
B)  Beta 
C)  Delta 
D)  Theta 
A)  Alpha 
B)  Beta 
C)  Delta 
D)  Theta

Question 2

Specific motor and sensory functions are localized in specific areas called domains, whereas memory and language have overlapping domains.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Figure 12.3
Using Figure 12.3, match the following:
-Site of sensory soma.

Accepted Answer

The answer of   
Figure 12.3
Using Figure 12.3, match...

Question 4

What is the limbic system?

Accepted Answer

This is a functional area of the brain t

Question 5

Thomas is wearing a T-shirt with the saying "Only Left-Handed People Are In Their Right Minds". What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Left handedness typically occu

Question 6

Match the following stages of sleep with their descriptions:
A) Stage 3
B) REM
C) Stage 4
D) Stage 1
E) Stage 2
-Theta and delta waves begin to appear.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the following stages of sleep with...

Question 7

The brain area that regulates activities that control the state of wakefulness or alertness of the cerebral cortex is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  thalamus 
B)  reticular formation 
C)  pyramids 
D)  limbic system 
A)  thalamus 
B)  reticular formation 
C)  pyramids 
D)  limbic system

Question 8

The subarachnoid space lies between what two layers of meninges?

Accepted Answer

A)  arachnoid and epidura 
B)  arachnoid and pia 
C)  arachnoid and dura 
D)  dura and epidura 
A)  arachnoid and epidura 
B)  arachnoid and pia 
C)  arachnoid and dura 
D)  dura and epidura

Question 9

Mrs. Sagalov has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. What clinical symptoms is she likely to show, and what would probably be seen if her brain were examined?

Accepted Answer

Mrs. Sagalov is likely to show increasin

Question 10

The blood-brain barrier is effective against ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  metabolic waste such as urea 
B)  nutrients such as glucose 
C)  alcohol 
D)  anesthetics 
A)  metabolic waste such as urea 
B)  nutrients such as glucose 
C)  alcohol 
D)  anesthetics

Question 11

An individual who could trace a picture of a bicycle with his or her finger but could not recognize it as a bicycle is most likely to have sustained damage to the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  calcarine cortex 
B)  primary visual area 
C)  visual association area 
D)  lateral geniculate body 
A)  calcarine cortex 
B)  primary visual area 
C)  visual association area 
D)  lateral geniculate body

Question 12

The terms fainting and syncope describe the same thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Match the following:
A) Cerebrum
B) Cerebellum
C) Hypothalamus
D) Thalamus
E) Brain stem
-Motor command center

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the following:
A) Cerebrum
B) Cerebellum
C) Hypothalamus
D) Thalamus
E)...

Question 14

The ________ includes the thalamus, hypothalamus, and epithalamus.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ includes the thalamus, hypothalamus, and...

Question 15

Which of the following is not a role of the basal nuclei?

Accepted Answer

A)  regulating attention and cognition 
B)  controlling starting and stopping movements 
C)  inhibiting unnecessary or antagonistic movements 
D)  initiating protective reflex actions 
A)  regulating attention and cognition 
B)  controlling starting and stopping movements 
C)  inhibiting unnecessary or antagonistic movements 
D)  initiating protective reflex actions

Question 16

REM sleep is associated with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased vital signs, such as heart rate and blood pressure 
B)  decreased activity of the brain, especially the cerebral cortex 
C)  temporary skeletal muscle inhibition except for ocular muscles and diaphragm 
D)  decreased oxygen use, especially in the cerebral cortex 
A)  decreased vital signs, such as heart rate and blood pressure 
B)  decreased activity of the brain, especially the cerebral cortex 
C)  temporary skeletal muscle inhibition except for ocular muscles and diaphragm 
D)  decreased oxygen use, especially in the cerebral cortex

Question 17

Figure 12.1
Using Fig. 12.1, Match the following:
-Thalamus

Accepted Answer

The answer of   
Figure 12.1
Using Fig. 12.1, Match...

Question 18

Robert was helping his son work on the son's car when he temporarily lost the ability to speak in a normal manner and had difficulty handing his son the requested tools. This episode lasted for several minutes and then he was himself again. Robert's son insisted that his dad see his doctor after this episode. What might be the doctor's diagnosis of Robert's episode and what could be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Robert experienced a TIA (transient isch

Question 19

Figure 12.3
Using Figure 12.3, match the following:
-Gray commissure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of   
Figure 12.3
Using Figure 12.3, match...

Question 20

Which of the following statements is a False or incorrect statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Damage to the primary motor cortex results only in the loss of both voluntary muscle control and reflexes. 
B)  Damage to the premotor cortex results in loss of motor skills programmed in that area but movement is still possible. 
C)  Damage to the visual association area can result in blindness. 
D)  Damage to the primary auditory cortex results in the inability to interpret pitch, loudness, and location. 
A)  Damage to the primary motor cortex results only in the loss of both voluntary muscle control and reflexes. 
B)  Damage to the premotor cortex results in loss of motor skills programmed in that area but movement is still possible. 
C)  Damage to the visual association area can result in blindness. 
D)  Damage to the primary auditory cortex results in the inability to interpret pitch, loudness, and location.

Exam 12: The Central Nervous System

Which brain waves are not normal for awake adults but are common for children?

Specific motor and sensory functions are localized in specific areas called domains, whereas memory and language have overlapping domains.

Figure 12.3 Using Figure 12.3, match the following: -Site of sensory soma.

What is the limbic system?

Thomas is wearing a T-shirt with the saying "Only Left-Handed People Are In Their Right Minds". What does this mean?

Match the following stages of sleep with their descriptions: A) Stage 3 B) REM C) Stage 4 D) Stage 1 E) Stage 2 -Theta and delta waves begin to appear.

The brain area that regulates activities that control the state of wakefulness or alertness of the cerebral cortex is the ________.

The subarachnoid space lies between what two layers of meninges?

Mrs. Sagalov has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. What clinical symptoms is she likely to show, and what would probably be seen if her brain were examined?

The blood-brain barrier is effective against ________.

An individual who could trace a picture of a bicycle with his or her finger but could not recognize it as a bicycle is most likely to have sustained damage to the ________.

The terms fainting and syncope describe the same thing.

Match the following: A) Cerebrum B) Cerebellum C) Hypothalamus D) Thalamus E) Brain stem -Motor command center

The ________ includes the thalamus, hypothalamus, and epithalamus.

Which of the following is not a role of the basal nuclei?

REM sleep is associated with ________.

Figure 12.1 Using Fig. 12.1, Match the following: -Thalamus

Figure 12.3 Using Figure 12.3, match the following: -Gray commissure.

Which of the following statements is a False or incorrect statement?

The Human Body: an Orientation

Chemistry Comes Alive

Cells: the Living Units

Tissue: the Living Fabric

The Integumentary System

Bones and Skeletal Tissue

The Skeleton

Joints

Muscles and Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue

The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity

The Autonomic Nervous System

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels

The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Organs and Tissues

The Immune System: Innate and Adaptive Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Nutrition, Metabolism, and Body Temperature Regulation

The Urinary System

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive System

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