Question 1

The brain structure that acts as a sensory control center is the

Accepted Answer

A)   medulla.
B)   cerebellum.
C)   thalamus.
D)   hippocampus.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Your ability to experience the physical pleasure of a hot shower is most likely to be disrupted by damage to your

Accepted Answer

A)   cerebellum.
B)   hippocampus.
C)   amygdala.
D)   thalamus.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

The brain's oldest region is the

Accepted Answer

A)   hippocampus.
B)   amygdala.
C)   brainstem.
D)   hypothalamus.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

The reticular formation is a nerve network that travels from the ________ into the thalamus.

Accepted Answer

A)   spinal cord
B)   amygdala
C)   hypothalamus
D)   cerebellumE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Olds and Milner found that a rat kept returning to a location where it had been stimulated by an electrode placed within its

Accepted Answer

A)   reticular formation.
B)   cerebellum.
C)   hypothalamus.
D)   pons.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 6

A limbic system reward center located in front of the hypothalamus is called the

Accepted Answer

A)   amygdala.
B)   reticular formation.
C)   pons.
D)   nucleus accumbens.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

In which brain structure are nerves from the left side of the brain routed to the right side of the body?

Accepted Answer

A)   thalamus
B)   cerebellum
C)   amygdala
D)   brainstemE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Magnetoencephalography is a technique in which

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A)   magnetic fields from the brain's natural electrical activity is measured.
B)   brain waves that sweep across the surface of the brain are measured.
C)   the consumption of glucose in a particular brain area is measured.
D)   magnetic fields and radio waves produce computer-generated images of soft tissue.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Severing a cat's reticular formation from higher brain regions causes the cat to

Accepted Answer

A)   become violently aggressive.
B)   cower in fear.
C)   experience convulsive seizures.
D)   lapse into a coma.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Those who survive a hippocampal brain tumor in childhood are likely to have difficulty ________ in their adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A)   getting adequate sleep
B)   remembering new information
C)   maintaining body balance while walking
D)   experiencing feelings of fearE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Which neural center in the limbic system plays an important role in emotions such as fear and rage?

Accepted Answer

A)   amygdala
B)   thalamus
C)   nucleus accumbens
D)   hypothalamusE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

The $40 million Human Connectome Project harnesses ________ technology to map neural connections across long distances within the brain.

Accepted Answer

A)   positron emission tomography
B)   electroencephalogram
C)   diffusion spectrum imaging
D)   microelectrode insertionE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

The ________ relays messages between lower brain centers and the cerebral cortex.

Accepted Answer

A)   thalamus
B)   hypothalamus
C)   reticular formation
D)   ponsE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 14

The nucleus accumbens has been identified as a

Accepted Answer

A)   sensory control center.
B)   memory bank.
C)   reward center.
D)   source of aggression.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

After suffering an accidental brain injury,Kira has difficulty walking in a smooth and coordinated manner.She has probably suffered damage to her

Accepted Answer

A)   amygdala
B)   hypothalamus.
C)   cerebellum.
D)   corpus callosum.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

A technique that allows neuroscientists to control the activity of individual neurons is called

Accepted Answer

A)   lesioning.
B)   optogenetics.
C)   an EEG.
D)   a MEG.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Which brain structure receives information from all of the senses except smell?

Accepted Answer

A)   hippocampus
B)   amygdala
C)   pons
D)   thalamusE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Andrea became highly aroused and alert when stung by a bee thanks to the activation of her

Accepted Answer

A)   cerebellum.
B)   hypothalamus.
C)   reticular formation.
D)   nucleus accumbens.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Stimulation of the reticular formation will cause a

Accepted Answer

A)   sleeping cat to awaken.
B)   hungry cat to stop eating.
C)   violent cat to become passive.
D)   thirsty cat to drink.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

A brain tumor caused extensive damage to Mr.Thorndike's hypothalamus.It is most likely that he may suffer a loss of

Accepted Answer

A)   visual perception.
B)   muscular coordination.
C)   sexual motivation.
D)   language comprehension.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Exam 5: The Brain

The ________ relays messages between lower brain centers and the cerebral cortex.

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The $40 million Human Connectome Project harnesses ________ technology to map neural connections across long distances within the brain.

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Magnetoencephalography is a technique in which

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The brain structure that acts as a sensory control center is the

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Olds and Milner found that a rat kept returning to a location where it had been stimulated by an electrode placed within its

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Which neural center in the limbic system plays an important role in emotions such as fear and rage?

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The reticular formation is a nerve network that travels from the ________ into the thalamus.

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The nucleus accumbens has been identified as a

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In which brain structure are nerves from the left side of the brain routed to the right side of the body?

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The brain's oldest region is the

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Andrea became highly aroused and alert when stung by a bee thanks to the activation of her

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Which brain structure receives information from all of the senses except smell?

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A limbic system reward center located in front of the hypothalamus is called the

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Severing a cat's reticular formation from higher brain regions causes the cat to

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A technique that allows neuroscientists to control the activity of individual neurons is called

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A brain tumor caused extensive damage to Mr.Thorndike's hypothalamus.It is most likely that he may suffer a loss of

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Your ability to experience the physical pleasure of a hot shower is most likely to be disrupted by damage to your

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Those who survive a hippocampal brain tumor in childhood are likely to have difficulty ________ in their adulthood.

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Stimulation of the reticular formation will cause a

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