12. The Central Nervous System

Why was the case of H.M. important to understanding the physiology of memory?

Which term refers to a shallow groove on the surface of the cerebral cortex?

The spinal cord is a center for spinal reflexes and conducts impulses to and from which organ?

Within the spinal cord, which tracts carry sensory information up to the brain?

What is the primary function of Wernicke's area in the brain?

Which of these is not a function of the pons?

Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?

The swallowing reflex is controlled by the swallowing center in the ______.

What is the white matter of the spinal cord primarily composed of?

What is the main function of the occipital lobe?

Which structures make up the central nervous system (CNS)?

Which parts of the brain are primarily responsible for the formation and retrieval of explicit memories?

Which nerve fibers cross in the optic chiasma?

Which part of the limbic system is primarily responsible for learning and memory?

Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for balance and coordination?