Exam 4: The Biological Bases of Behaviour

The cerebellum __________.

Nodes of Ranvier are:

Which of the following is NOT a function of the hypothalamus?

The motor impulses/commands associated with the muscular coordination and movements necessary for one to write originate in which lobe of the cerebral cortex?

The pituitary gland is controlled by the:

A victim of a car wreck with head injuries,whose involuntary bodily processes (breathing,heartbeat,etc.)have been disturbed,probably has had damage done to the _______.

The glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream are called __________.

Which part of the brain can be thought of as a major switching station that directs incoming information to the correct brain structure?

A young woman recovering from a blow to her head finds she has great difficulty maintaining her balance and coordinating her movements.Injury to which part of her brain is likely to be causing her difficulties?

Which of the following neurotransmitters is known for its role in schizophrenia and Parkinson's disease?

The structure that connects the two hemispheres of the cerebral cortex is the _________.

The motor cortex is located in the _______ lobe of the brain.

The bundle of nerves that connects the two hemispheres of the brain is called the _______.

There are approximately _________ neurons in the brain of an average human being.

Garfield is having great difficulty controlling his appetite.All he wants to do is eat,and no matter how much he eats he is still hungry.His weight is approaching 181 kilograms (400 pounds)and he still constantly wants to eat.His physician says the problem is due to a disorder in a specific centre of the brain.The brain centre is most likely the __________.

The structure in the centre of the forebrain that relays sensory information is called the __________.

Which of the following is NOT a lobe of the brain?

A neuroanatomist destroyed a dog's reticular formation to determine its function.Of the following,which is the most likely result? The dog:

The hemisphere of the brain that acts as an interpreter,helping us with sequencing and logic,is the __________.

The limbic system is most closely connected to the __________.