Brain
Which of the following is NOT a function of the cerebellum.
A. Processing sensory input
B. Regulates breathing
C. Coordinates balance
D. Enables non verbal learning and memory
B. Regulates breathing
The _____ period is the inactivity after a neuron has fired.
The refractory period is the inactivity after a neuron has fired
What is the oldest part of the brain?
The brain stem
The Endocrine system is a set of _____ that secretes ______ into the bloodstream.
A. Harmonies; arousal
B. Glands; adrenaline
C. Neurons; hormones
D. Glands; hormones
D. Glands; hormones
How many lobes contain the cerebral cortex?
4
What are the parts of the peripheral nervous system? (Hint: include sub parts)
Somatic, autonomic, sympathetic, and parasympathetic
What is the nervous system responsible for?
Responsible for integrating sensory information and responding accordingly
What hemisphere of the brain is more artistic and creative of the brain?
Right Hemisphere
Where is the amygdala located?
Frontal portion of the temporal lobe
What side of the body does the left hemisphere and right hemisphere control?
The left hemisphere controls the right side of the body and the right hemisphere controls the left side of the body
What are the parts of a neuron listed in order of which they travel?
Dentrites, axon, myelin sheath, axon terminal
What happens when the cerebellum is injured? (Hint: There are three answered and any of them or all are accepted)
It becomes difficult to walk, keep balance, and can also cause shaky hands
What is the limbic system known as?
A. Paleomammalian Cortex
B. Pinal Gland
C. Hippocampus
D. Corpus Callosum
A. Paleomammalian Cortex
Where is the Hypothalamus located and what is it apart of?
Located below the thalamus and is part of the limbic system
What does the cerebral cortex control?
Movement, Speech, Memory, and Intelligence
If the right hemisphere of the brain was damaged, what problems may be caused?
A. Receptive language and Computation
B. Impaired memory, Altered creativity, and Poor reasoning
C. Analyzing, Dysarthria, and Apraxia of speech
D. Expressive language and Poor communication
B. Impaired memory, Altered creativity, and Poor reasoning
What are some causes of a damaged Hypothalamus?
Eating disorders (anorexia), extreme weight loss, body temperature, emotions, behavior, and memory
What does the pituary gland excrete?
Oxytocin
What are the main functions of the amygdala?
Responsible for your ability to feel certain emotions and helps store memories
What are two functions of the cerebral cortex?
A. Processing sensory information and Motor functions
B. Logical thinking and Perception
C. Sensation and Organization
D. Imagination and Analytic thought
A. Processing sensory information and Motor Functions
What does dopamine do?
Influences movement, learning, attention, and emotion
BONUS QUESTION: What happens when dopamine levels are either high or low?
What are the 6 important structures of the limbic system?
The amygdala, hippocampus, thalamus, hypothalamus, basal ganglia, and cingulate gyrus
Serotonin affects.....
Mood, hunger, sleep, and arousal
BONUS QUESTION: What happens when serotonin levels are low?
What are the four lobes of the cerebral cortex?
Frontal lobe, parietal lobe, occipital lobe, and temporal lobe
What are the key functions of the limbic system?
A. Fear, Memories, and Holistic thoughts
B. Body functions, Intuition, and Language
C. Emotions, Memories, and Arousal
D. Academic, Creativity, and Focus
C. Emotions, Memories, and Arousal