Question 1

Match brain structures to function.
-Tectum

Accepted Answer

A)  Part of the midbrain associated with pain reception as well as visual and auditory processing
B)  Integrating somatosensory input with vision + vestibular sensations
C)  Cortical region responsible for primary sound interpretation, modulation of loudness, and perception of speech
D)  Collection of nuclei that are responsible for relaying sensory information from the spinal cord and brainstem to the cortex
E)  Region of the cortex responsible for our emotional responses to sensationF) Brainstem nuclei mediating arousal (e.g., changes in arousal in response to pain) G) Primary region for cortical processing of proprioceptive and tactile inputsH) Cortical region associated with localization of sounds, as well as detecting and directing attention to auditory input in the environment A

Question 2

____________________ is a feature of the axon that helps to determine the speed with which information is transmitted.

Accepted Answer

A)  Receptive field
B)  Axon diameter
C)  Receptor specificity
D)  Lateral inhibition B

Question 3

The majority of receptors in the somatosensory system are ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Nociceptors
B)  Mechanoreceptors
C)  Chemoreceptors
D)  Thermoreceptors B

Question 4

Lesions to Brodmann's areas 5 and 7 may result in all of the following EXCEPT ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Impaired stereognosis
B)  Deficits in spatial perception
C)  Impaired motor planning
D)  Loss of tactile acuity

Question 5

For each of the following statements, put a "R" if the statement BEST describes the structure or function of rods; put a "C" if the statement BEST describes the structure or function of cones.
-High visual acuity

Accepted Answer

A)  R
B)  C

Question 6

Active touch allows for better tactile discrimination than passive touch.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

For each of the following statements, put a "O" if the statement BEST describes the structure or function of the otolith organs; put an "S" if the statement BEST describes the structure or function of the semi-circular canals.
-Respond to rotation and angular movement of the head

Accepted Answer

A)  O
B)  S

Question 8

Our internal sense of self and the physiological condition of our body is referred to as ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Proprioception
B)  Somatosensation
C)  Interoception
D)  Homeostasis

Question 9

Sensory sensitivities are often associated with feeding and eating challenges, especially in children with developmental disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Match brain structures to function.
-Limbic system (amygdala, cingulate cortex)

Accepted Answer

A)  Part of the midbrain associated with pain reception as well as visual and auditory processing
B)  Integrating somatosensory input with vision + vestibular sensations
C)  Cortical region responsible for primary sound interpretation, modulation of loudness, and perception of speech
D)  Collection of nuclei that are responsible for relaying sensory information from the spinal cord and brainstem to the cortex
E)  Region of the cortex responsible for our emotional responses to sensationF) Brainstem nuclei mediating arousal (e.g., changes in arousal in response to pain) G) Primary region for cortical processing of proprioceptive and tactile inputsH) Cortical region associated with localization of sounds, as well as detecting and directing attention to auditory input in the environment

Question 11

For each of the following statements, put a "O" if the statement BEST describes the structure or function of the otolith organs; put an "S" if the statement BEST describes the structure or function of the semi-circular canals.
-Receptor cells located in ampulla

Accepted Answer

A)  O
B)  S

Question 12

Match the each pathway to description
-Lateral and medial vestibulospinal pathways

Accepted Answer

A)  Carries proprioceptive input from the upper and lower extremities to the cerebellum
B)  Transmission of touch, pain, and temperature from the face and mouth
C)  Transmits information relative to the timing and intensity of auditory input; contributes to the bilateral integration of sound
D)  Transmits sound frequency; maintains tonotopic organization of auditory input
E)  Transmission of spatial and temporal aspects of touch from the bodyF) Pathways that influence muscle tone, postural adjustments, and position of head in spaceG) Transmission of pain and temperature from the body

Question 13

Match brain structures to function.
-Thalamus

Accepted Answer

A)  Part of the midbrain associated with pain reception as well as visual and auditory processing
B)  Integrating somatosensory input with vision + vestibular sensations
C)  Cortical region responsible for primary sound interpretation, modulation of loudness, and perception of speech
D)  Collection of nuclei that are responsible for relaying sensory information from the spinal cord and brainstem to the cortex
E)  Region of the cortex responsible for our emotional responses to sensationF) Brainstem nuclei mediating arousal (e.g., changes in arousal in response to pain) G) Primary region for cortical processing of proprioceptive and tactile inputsH) Cortical region associated with localization of sounds, as well as detecting and directing attention to auditory input in the environment

Question 14

All of the following are functions of the cerebellum EXCEPT _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Pain perception and localization
B)  Primary processing of proprioceptive and vestibular inputs
C)  Maintenance of muscle tone
D)  Regulating the timing and sequence of movements

Question 15

For each of the following statements, put a "O" if the statement BEST describes the structure or function of the otolith organs; put an "S" if the statement BEST describes the structure or function of the semi-circular canals.
-Utricle and saccule

Accepted Answer

A)  O
B)  S

Question 16

For each of the following statements, put a "R" if the statement BEST describes the structure or function of rods; put a "C" if the statement BEST describes the structure or function of cones.
-Color vision

Accepted Answer

A)  R
B)  C

Question 17

For each of the following statements, put a "R" if the statement BEST describes the structure or function of rods; put a "C" if the statement BEST describes the structure or function of cones.
-Night vision

Accepted Answer

A)  R
B)  C

Question 18

For each of the following statements, put a "R" if the statement BEST describes the structure or function of rods; put a "C" if the statement BEST describes the structure or function of cones.
-Peripheral vision

Accepted Answer

A)  R
B)  C

Question 19

For each of the following statements, put a "R" if the statement BEST describes the structure or function of rods; put a "C" if the statement BEST describes the structure or function of cones.
-Day vision

Accepted Answer

A)  R
B)  C

Question 20

Our enjoyment of eating, as well as our motivation to eat, are because of projections from the primary gustatory cortex to the ___________________ and _____________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cingulate gyrus and gut
B)  Thalamus and solitary nucleus
C)  Hypothalamus and amygdala
D)  Insula and entorhinal cortex

Exam 4: Structure and Function of the Sensory Systems

Match brain structures to function. -Tectum

____________________ is a feature of the axon that helps to determine the speed with which information is transmitted.

The majority of receptors in the somatosensory system are ____________.

Lesions to Brodmann's areas 5 and 7 may result in all of the following EXCEPT ___________.

For each of the following statements, put a "R" if the statement BEST describes the structure or function of rods; put a "C" if the statement BEST describes the structure or function of cones. -High visual acuity

Active touch allows for better tactile discrimination than passive touch.

For each of the following statements, put a "O" if the statement BEST describes the structure or function of the otolith organs; put an "S" if the statement BEST describes the structure or function of the semi-circular canals. -Respond to rotation and angular movement of the head

Our internal sense of self and the physiological condition of our body is referred to as ________________.

Sensory sensitivities are often associated with feeding and eating challenges, especially in children with developmental disorders.

Match brain structures to function. -Limbic system (amygdala, cingulate cortex)

For each of the following statements, put a "O" if the statement BEST describes the structure or function of the otolith organs; put an "S" if the statement BEST describes the structure or function of the semi-circular canals. -Receptor cells located in ampulla

Match the each pathway to description -Lateral and medial vestibulospinal pathways

Match brain structures to function. -Thalamus

All of the following are functions of the cerebellum EXCEPT _________.

For each of the following statements, put a "O" if the statement BEST describes the structure or function of the otolith organs; put an "S" if the statement BEST describes the structure or function of the semi-circular canals. -Utricle and saccule

For each of the following statements, put a "R" if the statement BEST describes the structure or function of rods; put a "C" if the statement BEST describes the structure or function of cones. -Color vision

For each of the following statements, put a "R" if the statement BEST describes the structure or function of rods; put a "C" if the statement BEST describes the structure or function of cones. -Night vision

For each of the following statements, put a "R" if the statement BEST describes the structure or function of rods; put a "C" if the statement BEST describes the structure or function of cones. -Peripheral vision

For each of the following statements, put a "R" if the statement BEST describes the structure or function of rods; put a "C" if the statement BEST describes the structure or function of cones. -Day vision

Our enjoyment of eating, as well as our motivation to eat, are because of projections from the primary gustatory cortex to the _ and ___.