Quiz 11 A
What term describes a nerve that contains both sensory and motor nerve fibers
what is a mixed nerve
What division of the nervous system is composed of the cranial and spinal nerves
what is the peripheral nervous system
A person received a serious injury that caused brain damage. As a result, his vision was impaired. Which lobe of the brain is most likely damaged
what is the occipital lobe
What network of neurons within the brainstem is the “master switch” of the cerebrum
what is the reticular formation
Energy carrier of the cell
what is ATP
Which is the thick bundle of nerve fibers located within the vertebral column
what is the spinal cord
In the brain and spinal cord, myelin is primarily found in the
what is the white matter
What is the upper portion of the brain that coordinates thought, memory, and learned behaviors
what is the cerebrum
What structure of the limbic system is the control unit for the body’s automatic systems and is responsible for the physical effects of emotions
what is the hypothalamus
Nutrient that is the main source of energy for living things
what is carbohydrate
What is the term for a short, branched extension of a neuron that received impulses from other neurons and conducts them toward the cell body
what is a dendrite
The body’s automatic response to an emergency situation is controlled by the
what is the sympathetic division
What is the lower portion of the brain that helps control balance and coordination of muscle activity
what is the cerebellum
What term refers to either halves of the cerebrum and cerebellum
what is hemisphere
Cereals, breads, potatoes, pasta, and rice are rich in
What type of neuron relays signals between other neurons
what is an interneuron
The brain and spinal cord are covered by a triple layer of protective tissues called the
what is the meninges
What structure located above the brainstem routes signals to the appropriate areas of the brain
what is the thalamus
Which lobe of the brain controls the motor area
what is the frontal lobe
The most common unit for measuring the energy content of foods is the
What is the principal organ of the nervous system
what is the brain
what are sensory neurons
What is the lowest part of the brainstem, which monitors and regulates breathing, heartbeat, blood pressure, and other vital functions
what is the medulla oblongata
What philosophy teaches that a person’s actions can be completely explained as responses to certain stimuli
what is behaviorism
Complex organic molecule used to build and maintain living cells
what is protein