Exam 10: Extension: B - Principles of Neurocortical Function

Use the following to answer questions: For each cortical area of the monkey listed, select the appropriate multisensory functions from the list below. (One of the functions below is used twice.) -caudomedial auditory belt area ___

Distinguish between specific and nonspecific cortical afferents.

What is a "plastic" neural system?

Distinguish between decortication and low decerebration, in terms of the brain level of disconnection and typical behavioral differences.

What are the behavioral similarities and differences between normal infants and mesencephalic infants, such as those examined by Gamper and Brackbill?

Use the following to answer questions: Various experiments have shown that in addition to the horizontal layered organization of the cortex, there are also vertical organizations, as described by investigators using various experimental techniques. For each type of organization listed, select the most appropriate alternative from the list below. -blobs ___

Distinguish between voluntary and automatic behaviors in terms of the level of the brain necessary for their production. Give two examples of each.

Use the following to answer questions: Many neuroscientists have contributed to our understanding of the principles of neocortical function. Match the neuroscientist(s) with the term most representative of his(their) work. -Felleman and van Essen ___

Use the following to answer questions: Various experiments have shown that in addition to the horizontal layered organization of the cortex, there are also vertical organizations, as described by investigators using various experimental techniques. For each type of organization listed, select the most appropriate alternative from the list below. -barrels ___

List the major differences between pyramidal cells and aspiny neurons.

Use the following to answer questions: Many neuroscientists have contributed to our understanding of the principles of neocortical function. Match the neuroscientist(s) with the term most representative of his(their) work. -Bard and Macht ___

Use the following to answer questions: For each cortical area of the monkey listed, select the appropriate multisensory functions from the list below. (One of the functions below is used twice.) -occipital lobe ___

What evidence suggests that the basic neural circuitry for walking includes spinal cord reflexes?