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

The cerebellum __________.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three distinct parts of the brain?

The __________ system is made up of glands which release hormones into the bloodstream.

Physiological psychologists study __________.

The branch of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for quick action in an emergency is the __________ division.

Damage to the medulla can seriously impair one's ability to:

The part of the brain most people think of when they talk about the brain is the __________.

Specialized cells in the brain which send and receive information are called:

The basic message-carrying cells of the nervous system are labeled:

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

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

The parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions make up the:

The ___________ gland produces the hormone which regulates the body's rate of metabolism.

The nervous system called the "fight or flight" system is the _______ system.

Eating,drinking,sexual behavior,temperature control,and sleeping are strongly influenced by the __________.

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 400 pounds and he still constantly wants to eat.His physician says the problem is due to a disorder in a specific center of the brain.The brain center is most likely the

Which hemisphere of the cerebral cortex is dominant in language tasks?

The thyroid and pituitary glands are parts of the _______ system.

Axons _______.

The part of the hind brain that largely controls breathing,heart rate,and blood pressure is the ______________.