Question 1

Much of the output of the posterior parietal cortex goes to the

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A)  dorsolateral prefrontal association cortex. 
B)  frontal eye field. 
C)  various areas of secondary motor cortex. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  both B and C 
A)  dorsolateral prefrontal association cortex. 
B)  frontal eye field. 
C)  various areas of secondary motor cortex. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  both B and C D

Question 2

During sensorimotor learning,

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A)  the locus of control is often shifted to lower levels of the sensorimotor hierarchy. 
B)  the locus of control is often shifted from conscious to unconscious control mechanisms. 
C)  individual responses are often integrated into continuous motor programs. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  both A and B 
A)  the locus of control is often shifted to lower levels of the sensorimotor hierarchy. 
B)  the locus of control is often shifted from conscious to unconscious control mechanisms. 
C)  individual responses are often integrated into continuous motor programs. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  both A and B D

Question 3

In contrast to the descending dorsolateral motor pathways, the ventromedial pathways

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A)  control the trunk. 
B)  are more diffuse. 
C)  are more strictly contralateral. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  both A and B 
A)  control the trunk. 
B)  are more diffuse. 
C)  are more strictly contralateral. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  both A and B E

Question 4

The results of the treadmill experiment by Grillner (1985)suggest that part of the central sensorimotor program for walking is in the

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A)  cerebellum. 
B)  spinal cord. 
C)  primary motor cortex. 
D)  primary sensory cortex. 
E)  red nucleus. 
A)  cerebellum. 
B)  spinal cord. 
C)  primary motor cortex. 
D)  primary sensory cortex. 
E)  red nucleus.

Question 5

In the transection experiments of Lawrence and Kuypers, monkeys with all their dorsolateral motor pathways transected sat with their arms hanging limply by their sides.However, these same monkeys had no difficulty

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A)  picking up pieces of food and then releasing them. 
B)  using their arms for standing, walking, and climbing. 
C)  reaching for moving objects. 
D)  moving their fingers independently. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  picking up pieces of food and then releasing them. 
B)  using their arms for standing, walking, and climbing. 
C)  reaching for moving objects. 
D)  moving their fingers independently. 
E)  all of the above

Question 6

The patellar tendon reflex is an example of a __________ reflex.

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The answer of The patellar tendon reflex is an example...

Question 7

The biceps and triceps are

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A)  synergistic. 
B)  dynamic. 
C)  isometric. 
D)  extensors. 
E)  antagonistic. 
A)  synergistic. 
B)  dynamic. 
C)  isometric. 
D)  extensors. 
E)  antagonistic.

Question 8

In which of the following structures would the motor units likely be the smallest?

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A)  finger 
B)  leg 
C)  arm 
D)  foot 
E)  back 
A)  finger 
B)  leg 
C)  arm 
D)  foot 
E)  back

Question 9

Current theories of the function of the basal ganglia emphasize their

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A)  role in modulating motor output. 
B)  involvement in a variety of cognitive processes. 
C)  systematic anatomical organization. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  both A and B 
A)  role in modulating motor output. 
B)  involvement in a variety of cognitive processes. 
C)  systematic anatomical organization. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  both A and B

Question 10

In a remarkable demonstration, Belle, the owl monkey, controlled the movements of a robotic arm

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A)  by pressing buttons. 
B)  with the activity of neurons in her primary motor cortex. 
C)  with speech sounds. 
D)  with monkey calls. 
E)  by providing visual feedback to the arm. 
A)  by pressing buttons. 
B)  with the activity of neurons in her primary motor cortex. 
C)  with speech sounds. 
D)  with monkey calls. 
E)  by providing visual feedback to the arm.

Question 11

The supplementary motor area and the premotor cortex are considered to be areas of

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A)  the parietal lobe. 
B)  association cortex. 
C)  secondary somatosensory cortex. 
D)  secondary motor cortex. 
E)  the primary motor cortex. 
A)  the parietal lobe. 
B)  association cortex. 
C)  secondary somatosensory cortex. 
D)  secondary motor cortex. 
E)  the primary motor cortex.

Question 12

Patients with __________ have particular difficulty making accurate movements when asked to do so, particularly when they are asked to make them out of context.

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The answer of Patients with __________ have particular difficulty making...

Question 13

All of the motor neurons that innervate the fibers of a single muscle are called its

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A)  motor unit. 
B)  discharge unit. 
C)  motor pool. 
D)  antagonists. 
E)  agonists. 
A)  motor unit. 
B)  discharge unit. 
C)  motor pool. 
D)  antagonists. 
E)  agonists.

Question 14

In the classic experiments of Lawrence and Kuypers, the descending motor tracts of monkeys were transected.The results of these experiments suggest that the function of the ventromedial pathways is the control of

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A)  posture. 
B)  movements of the body core and associated arm movements. 
C)  reaching for objects. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  both A and B 
A)  posture. 
B)  movements of the body core and associated arm movements. 
C)  reaching for objects. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  both A and B

Question 15

Like the sensory systems, the sensorimotor system is

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A)  hierarchical. 
B)  parallel. 
C)  functionally segregated. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  hierarchical. 
B)  parallel. 
C)  functionally segregated. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 16

A deficit in the ability to recognize objects by touch is called

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A)  apraxia. 
B)  asomatognosia. 
C)  stereognosis. 
D)  astereognosia. 
E)  homunculus. 
A)  apraxia. 
B)  asomatognosia. 
C)  stereognosis. 
D)  astereognosia. 
E)  homunculus.

Question 17

The decision to initiate a voluntary response seems to be made in the

Accepted Answer

A)  posterior occipital cortex. 
B)  dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. 
C)  primary motor cortex. 
D)  premotor cortex. 
E)  supplementary motor area. 
A)  posterior occipital cortex. 
B)  dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. 
C)  primary motor cortex. 
D)  premotor cortex. 
E)  supplementary motor area.

Question 18

The only part of the primary motor cortex to receive sensory feedback from the skin is that part that controls the contralateral __________.

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The answer of The only part of the primary motor...

Question 19

Neurons descending from the primary motor cortex in the corticorubrospinal tract synapse in the __________ before the tract reaches the spinal cord.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Neurons descending from the primary motor cortex...

Question 20

Discuss three principles of sensorimotor function.

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50% for naming the three princ

Much of the output of the posterior parietal cortex goes to the

During sensorimotor learning,

In contrast to the descending dorsolateral motor pathways, the ventromedial pathways

The results of the treadmill experiment by Grillner (1985)suggest that part of the central sensorimotor program for walking is in the

In the transection experiments of Lawrence and Kuypers, monkeys with all their dorsolateral motor pathways transected sat with their arms hanging limply by their sides.However, these same monkeys had no difficulty

The patellar tendon reflex is an example of a __________ reflex.

The biceps and triceps are

In which of the following structures would the motor units likely be the smallest?

Current theories of the function of the basal ganglia emphasize their

In a remarkable demonstration, Belle, the owl monkey, controlled the movements of a robotic arm

The supplementary motor area and the premotor cortex are considered to be areas of

Patients with __________ have particular difficulty making accurate movements when asked to do so, particularly when they are asked to make them out of context.

All of the motor neurons that innervate the fibers of a single muscle are called its

In the classic experiments of Lawrence and Kuypers, the descending motor tracts of monkeys were transected.The results of these experiments suggest that the function of the ventromedial pathways is the control of

Like the sensory systems, the sensorimotor system is

A deficit in the ability to recognize objects by touch is called

The decision to initiate a voluntary response seems to be made in the

The only part of the primary motor cortex to receive sensory feedback from the skin is that part that controls the contralateral __________.

Neurons descending from the primary motor cortex in the corticorubrospinal tract synapse in the __________ before the tract reaches the spinal cord.

Discuss three principles of sensorimotor function.

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Exam 8: The Sensorimotor System

Much of the output of the posterior parietal cortex goes to the

During sensorimotor learning,

In contrast to the descending dorsolateral motor pathways, the ventromedial pathways

The results of the treadmill experiment by Grillner (1985)suggest that part of the central sensorimotor program for walking is in the

In the transection experiments of Lawrence and Kuypers, monkeys with all their dorsolateral motor pathways transected sat with their arms hanging limply by their sides.However, these same monkeys had no difficulty

The patellar tendon reflex is an example of a __________ reflex.

The biceps and triceps are

In which of the following structures would the motor units likely be the smallest?

Current theories of the function of the basal ganglia emphasize their

In a remarkable demonstration, Belle, the owl monkey, controlled the movements of a robotic arm

The supplementary motor area and the premotor cortex are considered to be areas of

Patients with __________ have particular difficulty making accurate movements when asked to do so, particularly when they are asked to make them out of context.

All of the motor neurons that innervate the fibers of a single muscle are called its

In the classic experiments of Lawrence and Kuypers, the descending motor tracts of monkeys were transected.The results of these experiments suggest that the function of the ventromedial pathways is the control of

Like the sensory systems, the sensorimotor system is

A deficit in the ability to recognize objects by touch is called

The decision to initiate a voluntary response seems to be made in the

The only part of the primary motor cortex to receive sensory feedback from the skin is that part that controls the contralateral __________.

Neurons descending from the primary motor cortex in the corticorubrospinal tract synapse in the __________ before the tract reaches the spinal cord.

Discuss three principles of sensorimotor function.

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Evolution, Genetics, and Experience

The Anatomy of the Nervous System

Neural Conduction and Synaptic Transmission

The Research Methods of Biopsychology

The Visual System

Mechanisms of Perception

Development of the Nervous System

Brain Damage and Neuroplasticity

Learning, Memory, and Amnesia

Hunger, Eating, and Health

Hormones and Sex

Sleep, Dreaming, and Circadian Rhythms

Drug Addiction and the Brains Reward Circuits

Lateralization, Language, and the Split Brain

Biopsychology of Emotion, Stress, and Health

Biopsychology of Psychiatric Disorders

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