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

Name the brain injury where a person has difficulty getting words out, but the meaning of what they

say is correct.

Name the brain injury where a person has difficulty getting words out, but the meaning of what they

say is correct.

Broca’s aphasiaBroca’s aphasia