Question 1

Which is a method of enhancing conventional X - ray radiography by taking advantage of the fact that X - rays are not absorbed by air?

Accepted Answer

A)  pneumoencephalography 
B)  computerized tomography 
C)  positron emission tomography 
D)  magnetic resonance imaging 
A)  pneumoencephalography 
B)  computerized tomography 
C)  positron emission tomography 
D)  magnetic resonance imaging A

Question 2

Which is NOT an advantage of the PET scan over other imaging methods?

Accepted Answer

A)  The PET scan can detect the decay of a wide range of radiochemicals. 
B)  The PET scan can detect the density of neurotransmitter receptors or the metabolic activities associated with degenerative processes that might be related to aging. 
C)  The PET scan can detect the degeneration of myelin that occurs in multiple sclerosis or the degeneration of neurons that occurs in Alzheimer's disease. 
D)  The PET scan is widely used for the study of cognitive function.
Answer Key 
A)  The PET scan can detect the decay of a wide range of radiochemicals. 
B)  The PET scan can detect the density of neurotransmitter receptors or the metabolic activities associated with degenerative processes that might be related to aging. 
C)  The PET scan can detect the degeneration of myelin that occurs in multiple sclerosis or the degeneration of neurons that occurs in Alzheimer's disease. 
D)  The PET scan is widely used for the study of cognitive function.
Answer Key C

Question 3

Which method induces changes in electrical activity in the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  electrical recording 
B)  brain stimulation 
C)  X-ray imaging 
D)  dynamic imaging 
A)  electrical recording 
B)  brain stimulation 
C)  X-ray imaging 
D)  dynamic imaging B

Question 4

The _____ method of brain imaging involves spinning hydrogen protons.

Accepted Answer

A)  MEG 
B)  MRS 
C)  MRI 
D)  ERP 
A)  MEG 
B)  MRS 
C)  MRI 
D)  ERP

Question 5

The generators for the EEG are pyramidal neurons in layers _____ of the cerebral cortex.

Accepted Answer

A)  I and II 
B)  III and IV 
C)  V and VI 
D)  I and VI. 
A)  I and II 
B)  III and IV 
C)  V and VI 
D)  I and VI.

Question 6

Which is a major advantage of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)?

Accepted Answer

A)  It provides the highest resolution of all the imaging techniques. 
B)  It can image the biochemical status of the brain. 
C)  It provides great clarity in distinguishing between different types of brain tissue and cerebrospinal fluid. 
D)  It can detect relative amounts of a given neural transmitter. 
A)  It provides the highest resolution of all the imaging techniques. 
B)  It can image the biochemical status of the brain. 
C)  It provides great clarity in distinguishing between different types of brain tissue and cerebrospinal fluid. 
D)  It can detect relative amounts of a given neural transmitter.

Question 7

Who developed the first useful EEG methods?

Accepted Answer

A)  Berger 
B)  Aserinsky 
C)  Freud 
D)  Fox 
A)  Berger 
B)  Aserinsky 
C)  Freud 
D)  Fox

Question 8

The use of annihilation events is part of the _____ technique of brain imaging.

Accepted Answer

A)  PET 
B)  MEG 
C)  fMRI 
D)  EEG 
A)  PET 
B)  MEG 
C)  fMRI 
D)  EEG

Question 9

Which method can detect neurotransmitter - related molecules?

Accepted Answer

A)  CT 
B)  MRS 
C)  NRI 
D)  MEG 
A)  CT 
B)  MRS 
C)  NRI 
D)  MEG

Question 10

Which method would be MOST practical in evaluating the depth of anesthesia?

Accepted Answer

A)  MRI 
B)  MEG 
C)  EEG 
D)  EKG 
A)  MRI 
B)  MEG 
C)  EEG 
D)  EKG

Question 11

The _____ technique provides excellent resolution but can only be applied with humans in exceptional circumstances.

Accepted Answer

A)  ERP 
B)  single-cell recording 
C)  EEG 
D)  EKG 
A)  ERP 
B)  single-cell recording 
C)  EEG 
D)  EKG

Question 12

Tom was in a car accident. He was given a series of tests to see if his skull or brain were damaged in the accident. Which tests may he have been given?

Accepted Answer

A)  an X-ray to assess skull damage and a CT scan to assess brain damage 
B)  an X-ray to assess brain damage and a CT scan to assess skull damage 
C)  an X-ray to assess skull damage and cerebral angiography to assess cognitive function 
D)  a CT scan to assess brain damage and cerebral angiography to assess skull damage 
A)  an X-ray to assess skull damage and a CT scan to assess brain damage 
B)  an X-ray to assess brain damage and a CT scan to assess skull damage 
C)  an X-ray to assess skull damage and cerebral angiography to assess cognitive function 
D)  a CT scan to assess brain damage and cerebral angiography to assess skull damage

Exam 7: Extension: C - Imaging the Brains Activity

Which is a method of enhancing conventional X - ray radiography by taking advantage of the fact that X - rays are not absorbed by air?

Which is NOT an advantage of the PET scan over other imaging methods?

Which method induces changes in electrical activity in the brain?

The _____ method of brain imaging involves spinning hydrogen protons.

The generators for the EEG are pyramidal neurons in layers _____ of the cerebral cortex.

Which is a major advantage of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)?

Who developed the first useful EEG methods?

The use of annihilation events is part of the _____ technique of brain imaging.

Which method can detect neurotransmitter - related molecules?

Which method would be MOST practical in evaluating the depth of anesthesia?

The _____ technique provides excellent resolution but can only be applied with humans in exceptional circumstances.

Tom was in a car accident. He was given a series of tests to see if his skull or brain were damaged in the accident. Which tests may he have been given?

Extension: A - The Development of Neuropsychology

Extension: B - The Development of Neuropsychology

Extension: C - The Development of Neuropsychology

Extension: A - Research on the Origins of the Human Brain and Behavior

Extension: B - Research on the Origins of the Human Brain and Behavior

Extension: C - Research on the Origins of the Human Brain and Behavior

Extension: A - Nervous System Organization

Extension: B - Nervous System Organization

Extension: C - Nervous System Organization

Extension: A - the Structure and Electrical Activity of Neurons

Extension: B - the Structure and Electrical Activity of Neurons

Extension: C - the Structure and Electrical Activity of Neurons

Extension: A - Communication Between Neurons

Extension: B - Communication Between Neurons

Extension: C - Communication Between Neurons

Extension: A - The Influence of Drugs and Hormones on Behavior

Extension: B - The Influence of Drugs and Hormones on Behavior

Extension: C - The Influence of Drugs and Hormones on Behavior

Extension: A - Imaging the Brains Activity

Extension: B - Imaging the Brains Activity

Extension: A - Organization of the Sensory Systems

Extension: B - Organization of the Sensory Systems

Extension: C - Organization of the Sensory Systems

Extension: A - Organization of the Motor System

Extension: B - Organization of the Motor System

Extension: C - Organization of the Motor System

Extension: A - Principles of Neurocortical Function

Extension: B - Principles of Neurocortical Function

Extension: C - Principles of Neurocortical Function

Extension: A - Cerebral Asymmetry

Extension: B - Cerebral Asymmetry

Extension: C - Cerebral Asymmetry

Extension: A - Variations in Cerebral Asymmetry

Extension: B - Variations in Cerebral Asymmetry

Extension: C - Variations in Cerebral Asymmetry

Extension: A - The Occipital Lobes

Extension: B - The Occipital Lobes

Extension: C - The Occipital Lobes

Extension: A - The Parietal Lobes

Extension: B - The Parietal Lobes

Extension: C - The Parietal Lobes

Extension: A - The Temporal Lobes

Extension: B - The Temporal Lobes

Extension: C - The Temporal Lobes

Extension: A - The Frontal Lobes

Extension: B - The Frontal Lobes

Extension: C - The Frontal Lobes

Extension: A - Cortical Networks and Disconnection Syndromes

Extension: B - Cortical Networks and Disconnection Syndromes

Extension: C - Cortical Networks and Disconnection Syndromes

Extension: A - Learning and Memory

Extension: B - Learning and Memory

Extension: C - Learning and Memory

Extension: A - Language

Extension: B - Language

Extension: C - Language

Extension: A - Emotion and the Social Brain

Extension: B - Emotion and the Social Brain

Extension: C - Emotion and the Social Brain

Extension: A - Spatial Behavior

Extension: B - Spatial Behavior

Extension: C - Spatial Behavior

Extension: A - Attention and Consciousness

Extension: B - Attention and Consciousness

Extension: C - Attention and Consciousness

Extension: A - Brain Development and Plasticity

Extension: B - Brain Development and Plasticity