Question 1

Which nerve network in the brainstem plays an important role in controlling arousal?

Accepted Answer

A)   reticular formation
B)   hypothalamus
C)   cerebellum
D)   medullaE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 2

A loss of physical coordination and balance is most likely to result from damage to the

Accepted Answer

A)   hypothalamus.
B)   cerebellum.
C)   corpus callosum.
D)   amygdala.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 3

The thalamus serves as a

Accepted Answer

A)   memory bank.
B)   reward center.
C)   sensory switchboard.
D)   master gland.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

The secretions of the pituitary gland are most directly regulated by the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

To monitor the sequence of activity in different regions of the brain, researchers are most likely to make use of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   brain lesion.
B)   fMRI.
C)   electroencephalogram.
D)   MRI.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Which neural center in the limbic system plays a central role in emotions such as aggression and fear?

Accepted Answer

A)   amygdala
B)   thalamus
C)   cerebellum
D)   medullaE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 7

A brain lesion refers to ________ of brain tissue.

Accepted Answer

A)   electrical stimulation
B)   X-ray photography
C)   radioactive bombardment
D)   destructionE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 8

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) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)   pons.
B)   hippocampus.
C)   amygdala.
D)   thalamus.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above D

Question 10

The consumption of glucose in active regions of the brain underlies the usefulness of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   MRI.
B)   brain lesion.
C)   EEG.
D)   PET scan.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

The reticular formation extends from the spinal cord up through the

Accepted Answer

A)   thalamus.
B)   hypothalamus.
C)   amygdala.
D)   hippocampus.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Which brain structure is of central importance for control of your heartbeat and breathing?

Accepted Answer

A)   thalamus
B)   medulla
C)   hippocampus
D)   nucleus accumbensE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Recording electrodes are placed directly on the scalp to produce a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   EEG.
B)   PET scan.
C)   MRI.
D)   fMRI.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

The nucleus accumbens has been identified as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   sensory switchboard.
B)   memory bank.
C)   reward center.
D)   source of aggression.E) All of the above
F) A) and C) C

Question 15

The medulla is to the control of ________ as the cerebellum is to the control of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   eating; sleeping
B)   breathing; walking
C)   emotion; motivation
D)   memory; attentionE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 16

The activity of the hypothalamus most directly influences

Accepted Answer

A)   thirst.
B)   muscular coordination.
C)   memory.
D)   vision.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Which technique involves the use of magnetic fields and radio waves to produce computer-generated images of the brain's soft tissues?

Accepted Answer

A)   MRI
B)   EEG
C)   brain lesion
D)   PET scanE) None of the above
F) C) and D) A

Question 18

Rats willingly crossed an electrified floor to electrically stimulate areas in their

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

The hippocampus and hypothalamus are part of the

Accepted Answer

A)   brainstem.
B)   limbic system.
C)   reticular formation.
D)   medulla.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Animal research has revealed a general reward system related to the release of the neurotransmitter

Accepted Answer

A)   ACh.
B)   GABA.
C)   dopamine.
D)   epinephrine.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 5: A: Tools of Discovery and Older Brain Structures

Which nerve network in the brainstem plays an important role in controlling arousal?

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A loss of physical coordination and balance is most likely to result from damage to the

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The thalamus serves as a

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The secretions of the pituitary gland are most directly regulated by the

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To monitor the sequence of activity in different regions of the brain, researchers are most likely to make use of a(n)

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Which neural center in the limbic system plays a central role in emotions such as aggression and fear?

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A brain lesion refers to ________ of brain tissue.

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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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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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The consumption of glucose in active regions of the brain underlies the usefulness of a(n)

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The reticular formation extends from the spinal cord up through the

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Which brain structure is of central importance for control of your heartbeat and breathing?

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Recording electrodes are placed directly on the scalp to produce a(n)

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The nucleus accumbens has been identified as a(n)

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The medulla is to the control of ________ as the cerebellum is to the control of ________.

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The activity of the hypothalamus most directly influences

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Which technique involves the use of magnetic fields and radio waves to produce computer-generated images of the brain's soft tissues?

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Rats willingly crossed an electrified floor to electrically stimulate areas in their

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The hippocampus and hypothalamus are part of the

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Animal research has revealed a general reward system related to the release of the neurotransmitter

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