Introduction to the Central Nervous System quiz #2 Flashcards
Introduction to the Central Nervous System quiz #2
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When do the hemispheres of the cerebral cortex begin to specialize?
The hemispheres of the cerebral cortex begin to specialize during early childhood. If a patient experienced damage to Wernicke's area, what would be the likely outcome?
Damage to Wernicke's area would likely result in difficulties with language comprehension. Which of these statements about the afferent division of the nervous system is true?
The afferent division of the nervous system carries sensory information to the central nervous system. Which of the following plays a major role in memory?
The hippocampus plays a major role in memory. Which of the following is not associated with the pons? a. regulation of breathing b. coordination of movement c. visual processing
c. visual processing Which are parts of the limbic system? a. amygdala b. cerebellum c. thalamus
a. amygdala What is the function of the Broca area?
The Broca area is responsible for speech production. Where are the pyramids of the brainstem?
The pyramids are located in the medulla oblongata of the brainstem. Which of the following structures is not part of the limbic system? a. hippocampus b. amygdala c. cerebellum
c. cerebellum Which condition occurs when blood collects between the dura mater and arachnoid membrane?
A subdural hematoma occurs when blood collects between the dura mater and arachnoid membrane. Which functional division of the nervous system controls skeletal muscle contractions?
The somatic nervous system controls skeletal muscle contractions. Where is the reticular formation located?
The reticular formation is located in the brainstem. What part of the brain connects to the spinal cord and regulates basic survival functions?
The brainstem connects to the spinal cord and regulates basic survival functions. What is the main function of the occipital lobe?
The main function of the occipital lobe is visual processing. What are the two divisions of the nervous system?
The two divisions of the nervous system are the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). How does Broca's area differ from Wernicke's area?
Broca's area is involved in speech production, while Wernicke's area is involved in language comprehension. Which of the following statements is true of the central nervous system (CNS)?
The CNS consists of the brain and spinal cord and functions as the control center for the body. Which of the following areas is associated with the frontal lobe?
The frontal lobe is associated with areas involved in decision-making, problem-solving, and planning. Which is the function of Broca's area of the brain?
Broca's area is responsible for speech production. Why was the case of H.M. important to understanding the physiology of memory?
The case of H.M. was important because it demonstrated the role of the hippocampus in forming new memories. Which of the following is a function of the frontal lobe?
The frontal lobe is involved in decision-making, problem-solving, and planning. Which of these statements about the medulla oblongata is true?
The medulla oblongata regulates vital functions such as heart rate and breathing. What is a function of the occipital lobe?
The occipital lobe is responsible for visual processing. What does the limbic system control?
The limbic system controls emotions, memory, and arousal. Which of the following statements about the cerebellum is not correct?
The cerebellum is not primarily responsible for language processing. Which structure in the limbic system is responsible for voluntary movement and coordination?
The cerebellum is responsible for coordination, but voluntary movement is primarily controlled by the motor cortex. Which parts of the brain are responsible for our explicit memories?
The hippocampus and the prefrontal cortex are responsible for explicit memories. Which of the following is not a function of the limbic system?
The limbic system is not primarily responsible for voluntary motor control. What are the two main functional subdivisions of the nervous system?
The two main functional subdivisions are the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system. The Broca's area of the brain is important for what function?
Broca's area is important for speech production. Which of the following is most likely to be a function of the left hemisphere?
The left hemisphere is most likely involved in language processing and analytical tasks. Which is not a function of the motor division of the nervous system?
The motor division does not process sensory information. Which part of the brain contains the area responsible for speech comprehension?
The temporal lobe contains Wernicke's area, which is responsible for speech comprehension. Which of the following statements about the amygdala is correct?
The amygdala is involved in processing emotions such as fear and aggression. For the reticular activating system (RAS) to work correctly, what must occur?
The RAS must receive sensory input to regulate wakefulness and sleep-wake transitions. The superior colliculi control which of the following?
The superior colliculi are involved in visual reflexes and tracking moving objects. Nearly all information going to what structure passes through the thalamus?
Nearly all sensory information going to the cerebral cortex passes through the thalamus. The pH of the cerebrospinal fluid is monitored by which of these brainstem centers?
The medulla oblongata monitors the pH of the cerebrospinal fluid. Which of the following is true of the occipital lobes of the brain?
The occipital lobes are primarily responsible for visual processing. What is the function of Broca's area?
Broca's area is responsible for speech production.
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