what part of the brain is a relay station for sensory information? the thalamus
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What part of the brain is a relay station for sensory information?What part of the brain is a relay station for sensory information?
The thalamusThe thalamus
Which lobe contains the primary auditory cortex?
Which lobe contains the primary auditory cortex?
The temporal lobeThe temporal lobe
Which lobe of Phineas Gage’s brain was damaged by the steel rod?
Which lobe of Phineas Gage’s brain was damaged by the steel rod?
The frontal lobe (prefrontal cortex)
The frontal lobe (prefrontal cortex)
Also related to Phineas Gage, what system was left unregulated leaving
Gage more “animal-like”?
Also related to Phineas Gage, what system was left unregulated leaving
Gage more “animal-like”?
The limbic systemThe limbic system
Which part of the brain is a bridge to the spinal cord, and is involved in
breathing?
Which part of the brain is a bridge to the spinal cord, and is involved in
breathing?
The ponsThe pons
Which scientific tool uses radioactive glucose to show the activity of the
brain?
Which scientific tool uses radioactive glucose to show the activity of the
brain?
PET scanPET scan
Which lobe contains the somatosensory cortex?
Which lobe contains the somatosensory cortex?
The parietal lobeThe parietal lobe
Which part of the brain is involved in regulating the four
“f’s”?
Which part of the brain is involved in regulating the four
“f’s”?
The hypothalamusThe hypothalamus
Which part is severed during the “split-brain” procedure?
Which part is severed during the “split-brain” procedure?
The corpus callosumThe corpus callosum
Which area is involved in the production of speech and the understanding of grammar?
Which area is involved in the production of speech and the understanding of grammar?
Broca’s areaBroca’s area
Which part of the limbic system is involved in the transfer of information into long-term
memory?
Which part of the limbic system is involved in the transfer of information into long-term
memory?
The hippocampusThe hippocampus
Which test measures the electrical activity in the brain?
Which test measures the electrical activity in the brain?
EEG EEG
Which part of the brain controls basic life support and some
reflexes?
Which part of the brain controls basic life support and some
reflexes?
The medullaThe medulla
Which area is highly involved in understanding language?
Which area is highly involved in understanding language?
Wernicke’s areaWernicke’s area
Which part is involved in fear and our memories of fearful
situations?
Which part is involved in fear and our memories of fearful
situations?
The amygdalaThe amygdala
Which areas (not the lobe) of the brain are damaged in patients
with visual agnosia?
Which areas (not the lobe) of the brain are damaged in patients
with visual agnosia?
The visual association areasThe visual association areas
Which lobe gives a sense of our position and orientation in space?
Which lobe gives a sense of our position and orientation in space?
The parietal lobeThe parietal lobe
Name two parts of the body that take up disproportionately large sections of the motor cortex and
the somatosensory cortex.
Name two parts of the body that take up disproportionately large sections of the motor cortex and
the somatosensory cortex.
The face and handsThe face and hands
What is the name of the condition where a person ignores part of the
visual field?
What is the name of the condition where a person ignores part of the
visual field?
Visual neglect syndromeVisual neglect syndrome
From which part does the pituitary gland receive its orders?
From which part does the pituitary gland receive its orders?
The hypothalamusThe hypothalamus
Which part of the brain processes the sensation of touch?
Which part of the brain processes the sensation of touch?
The somatosensory cortexThe somatosensory cortex
Which part of the brain is among the first to be affected by alcohol,
thus affecting the drinker with difficulty in coordination of
movement?
Which part of the brain is among the first to be affected by alcohol,
thus affecting the drinker with difficulty in coordination of
movement?The cerebellumThe cerebellum
What part maintains consciousness and plays a major
role in sleep?
What part maintains consciousness and plays a major
role in sleep?
The reticular formationThe reticular formation
Which lobe contains the primary visual cortex?
Which lobe contains the primary visual cortex?
The occipital lobeThe occipital lobe
Which lobe contains the motor cortex?
Which lobe contains the motor cortex?
The frontal lobeThe frontal lobe
The outer surface of the cerebrum is called the:
The outer surface of the cerebrum is called the:
CortexCortex
Which hemisphere is better at recognizing faces?
Which hemisphere is better at recognizing faces?
The rightThe right
What uses a series of X-rays to show the brain’s structure?
What uses a series of X-rays to show the brain’s structure?
CT scanCT scan
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