Question 1

A brain region that is anterior and dorsal to the thalamus could also be described as ________ and ________ to the thalamus

Accepted Answer

A)  caudal; inferior 
B)  lateral; medial 
C)  ipsilateral; contralateral 
D)  rostral; superior 
E)  None of the above are correct. 
A)  caudal; inferior 
B)  lateral; medial 
C)  ipsilateral; contralateral 
D)  rostral; superior 
E)  None of the above are correct.

Question 2

Which structures below form the autonomic nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A)  sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions 
B)  spinal and cranial nerves 
C)  ventral and dorsal spinal roots 
D)  dorsal and ventral divisions 
E)  tectum and tegmentum 
A)  sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions 
B)  spinal and cranial nerves 
C)  ventral and dorsal spinal roots 
D)  dorsal and ventral divisions 
E)  tectum and tegmentum

Question 3

The lateral geniculate thalamic nucleus projects to the primary visual cortex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The term "dorsum" means ________,while the term "ventrum" means ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  back; belly 
B)  belly; back 
C)  front; rear 
D)  rear; front 
E)  top; down 
A)  back; belly 
B)  belly; back 
C)  front; rear 
D)  rear; front 
E)  top; down

Question 5

The ________ interconnects the third and fourth ventricles.

Accepted Answer

A)  choroid plexus 
B)  subarachnoid space 
C)  corpus callosum 
D)  arachnoid granulations 
E)  cerebral aqueduct 
A)  choroid plexus 
B)  subarachnoid space 
C)  corpus callosum 
D)  arachnoid granulations 
E)  cerebral aqueduct

Question 6

Describe the primary functions performed by the left and right hemispheres.

Accepted Answer

The left hemisphere is specialized for a

Question 7

A ________ section made through a human brain divides the brain like a salami.

Accepted Answer

A)  transverse 
B)  horizontal 
C)  sagittal 
D)  diagonal 
E)  cranial 
A)  transverse 
B)  horizontal 
C)  sagittal 
D)  diagonal 
E)  cranial

Question 8

A nucleus is defined as a collection of neurons of similar shape within the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Describe the structures that comprise the limbic system and briefly discuss the function of this system.

Accepted Answer

The system includes the limbic

Question 10

Which term below refers to structures that are found on the same side of the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  horizontal 
B)  contramedial 
C)  ipsilateral 
D)  bilateral 
E)  contralateral 
A)  horizontal 
B)  contramedial 
C)  ipsilateral 
D)  bilateral 
E)  contralateral

Question 11

Cells of the choroid plexus that produce CSF lie within the

Accepted Answer

A)  blood-brain barrier. 
B)  third ventricle. 
C)  cerebral aqueduct. 
D)  lateral ventricles. 
E)  4?? ventricle. 
A)  blood-brain barrier. 
B)  third ventricle. 
C)  cerebral aqueduct. 
D)  lateral ventricles. 
E)  4?? ventricle.

Question 12

A ________ section made perpendicular to the ground and parallel to the neuraxis through a human brain divides the brain into two symmetrical halves.

Accepted Answer

A)  transverse 
B)  horizontal 
C)  midsagittal 
D)  frontal 
E)  diagonal . 
A)  transverse 
B)  horizontal 
C)  midsagittal 
D)  frontal 
E)  diagonal .

Question 13

Primary visual cortex is located within the ________ cortical lobe.

Accepted Answer

A)  occipital 
B)  frontal 
C)  temporal 
D)  limbic 
E)  parietal 
A)  occipital 
B)  frontal 
C)  temporal 
D)  limbic 
E)  parietal

Question 14

Damage to the hypothalamus would be expected to produce

Accepted Answer

A)  blindness. 
B)  changes in eating. 
C)  difficulties in understanding speech. 
D)  Parkinson's-like motor symptoms. 
E)  problems in face recognition. 
A)  blindness. 
B)  changes in eating. 
C)  difficulties in understanding speech. 
D)  Parkinson's-like motor symptoms. 
E)  problems in face recognition.

Question 15

A key function of apoptosis is

Accepted Answer

A)  to form new neurons. 
B)  to guide new neurons to their final position in the brain. 
C)  to spur the growth of dendritic branches. 
D)  to terminate neuron development by causing progenitor cells to die. 
E)  to mold the final shape of an adult nerve cell. 
A)  to form new neurons. 
B)  to guide new neurons to their final position in the brain. 
C)  to spur the growth of dendritic branches. 
D)  to terminate neuron development by causing progenitor cells to die. 
E)  to mold the final shape of an adult nerve cell.

Question 16

Explain the significance of the process of apoptosis for brain development.

Accepted Answer

The brain overproduces neurons

Question 17

According to MacLean,all but the ________ are considered to be a part of the limbic system.

Accepted Answer

A)  limbic cortex 
B)  hippocampus 
C)  caudate nucleus 
D)  amygdala 
E)  mammillary bodies 
A)  limbic cortex 
B)  hippocampus 
C)  caudate nucleus 
D)  amygdala 
E)  mammillary bodies

Question 18

The primary auditory cortex is located within the _____ cortical lobe.

Accepted Answer

A)  occipital 
B)  frontal 
C)  temporal 
D)  insular 
E)  parietal 
A)  occipital 
B)  frontal 
C)  temporal 
D)  insular 
E)  parietal

Question 19

Injection of anesthetic drugs into the dural sac surrounding axons of the cauda equina would be expected to deaden pain sensation in the

Accepted Answer

A)  face. 
B)  hands. 
C)  pelvic region. 
D)  middle chest. 
E)  neck and upper chest. 
A)  face. 
B)  hands. 
C)  pelvic region. 
D)  middle chest. 
E)  neck and upper chest.

Question 20

________ refers to structures that are found on opposite sides of the body.

Accepted Answer

A)  Contralateral 
B)  Contramedial 
C)  Ipsilateral 
D)  Bilateral 
E)  Parasagittal 
A)  Contralateral 
B)  Contramedial 
C)  Ipsilateral 
D)  Bilateral 
E)  Parasagittal

A brain region that is anterior and dorsal to the thalamus could also be described as and to the thalamus

Which structures below form the autonomic nervous system?

The lateral geniculate thalamic nucleus projects to the primary visual cortex.

The term "dorsum" means ,while the term "ventrum" means .

The ________ interconnects the third and fourth ventricles.

Describe the primary functions performed by the left and right hemispheres.

A ________ section made through a human brain divides the brain like a salami.

A nucleus is defined as a collection of neurons of similar shape within the brain.

Describe the structures that comprise the limbic system and briefly discuss the function of this system.

Which term below refers to structures that are found on the same side of the body?

Cells of the choroid plexus that produce CSF lie within the

A ________ section made perpendicular to the ground and parallel to the neuraxis through a human brain divides the brain into two symmetrical halves.

Primary visual cortex is located within the ________ cortical lobe.

Damage to the hypothalamus would be expected to produce

A key function of apoptosis is

Explain the significance of the process of apoptosis for brain development.

According to MacLean,all but the ________ are considered to be a part of the limbic system.

The primary auditory cortex is located within the _____ cortical lobe.

Injection of anesthetic drugs into the dural sac surrounding axons of the cauda equina would be expected to deaden pain sensation in the

________ refers to structures that are found on opposite sides of the body.

Origins of Behavioral Neuroscience

Structure and Functions of Cells of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Methods and Strategies of Research

Vision

Audition, the Body Senses, and the Chemical Senses

Sleep and Biological Rhythms

Reproductive Behavior

Emotion

Ingestive Behavior

Learning and Memory

Human Communication

Neurological Disorders

Schizophrenia, Affective Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders

Autistic, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity, Stress, and Substance Abuse Disorders

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Exam 3: Structure of the Nervous System

A brain region that is anterior and dorsal to the thalamus could also be described as ________ and ________ to the thalamus

Which structures below form the autonomic nervous system?

The lateral geniculate thalamic nucleus projects to the primary visual cortex.

The term "dorsum" means ________,while the term "ventrum" means ________.

The ________ interconnects the third and fourth ventricles.

Describe the primary functions performed by the left and right hemispheres.

A ________ section made through a human brain divides the brain like a salami.

A nucleus is defined as a collection of neurons of similar shape within the brain.

Describe the structures that comprise the limbic system and briefly discuss the function of this system.

Which term below refers to structures that are found on the same side of the body?

Cells of the choroid plexus that produce CSF lie within the

A ________ section made perpendicular to the ground and parallel to the neuraxis through a human brain divides the brain into two symmetrical halves.

Primary visual cortex is located within the ________ cortical lobe.

Damage to the hypothalamus would be expected to produce

A key function of apoptosis is

Explain the significance of the process of apoptosis for brain development.

According to MacLean,all but the ________ are considered to be a part of the limbic system.

The primary auditory cortex is located within the _____ cortical lobe.

Injection of anesthetic drugs into the dural sac surrounding axons of the cauda equina would be expected to deaden pain sensation in the

________ refers to structures that are found on opposite sides of the body.

Origins of Behavioral Neuroscience

Structure and Functions of Cells of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Methods and Strategies of Research

Vision

Audition, the Body Senses, and the Chemical Senses

Sleep and Biological Rhythms

Reproductive Behavior

Emotion

Ingestive Behavior

Learning and Memory

Human Communication

Neurological Disorders

Schizophrenia, Affective Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders

Autistic, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity, Stress, and Substance Abuse Disorders

Filters

A brain region that is anterior and dorsal to the thalamus could also be described as and to the thalamus

The term "dorsum" means ,while the term "ventrum" means .