Exam 4: The Brain: Source of Mind and the Self

The central nervous system consists of the __________.

Which of the following is NOT true of all neurotransmitters?

All nerve cells and fibers that are NOT in the brain or spinal cord make up the __________ nervous system.

A "split brain" patient is a patient who has had __________.

The process of digesting your last snack or meal or the unconscious regulation of your breathing are all primarily rooted in the __________ nervous system.

The endocrine system is made up of

Most axon terminals contain a number of tiny oval sacs called __________.

The two major divisions of the central nervous system are:

Nodes of Ranvier are:

The thyroid and pituitary glands are part of our _________ system.

The site of many mental processes that are unique to humans (self-awareness,initiative,planning ability,and goal-directed behavior)is the __________

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

The right cerebral hemisphere primarily controls:

A brain tumor's growth has caused Dick's vision to suffer.Which lobe of the brain is being affected by the tumor's growth?

Mendel postulated the existence of:

Assume that you are testing a split-brain human subject whose language center is in his left hemisphere.If you place a house key into his left hand,he will:

The part of the brain that receives sensations of touch,balance,bodily position,and oversees spatial abilities is the __________.

Which hemisphere of the cerebral cortex is dominant in spatial tasks and concept formation?

The forebrain is one of _______ operationally distinct sections of the brain

The part of the nervous system that allows the brain to regulate digestion,heart rate,and respiration without our conscious attention is the: