Ch. 9 HW Human Physiology
__________ is the location of speech formation, while __________ is the location for language comprehension.
Broca's area; Wernicke's area
Which of the following is NOT one of the functions of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
CSF is important in the synthesis of T-lymphocytes.
How does neural plasticity contribute to learning?
It is the development of new neurons and synapses that occurs in response to repeated stimuli.
Why are the rare infections of the brain difficult to treat?
Most antibodies and antibiotics cannot cross the blood-brain barrier.
Why is the brain so sensitive to reductions in blood flow?
The brain does not store glucose and oxygen.
What are the two areas of the association cortex in which damage to either often results in aphasia?
Wernicke's area and Broca's area
Which of the following is NOT a part of the brainstem?
cerebellum
Which cells make up the blood-brain barrier?
endothelial
Which of the following is a decrease in response to a repeated stimulus?
habituation
Which brain region functions as a link between the endocrine and nervous systems?
hypothalamus
Emotions and memory formation are associated with which area of the brain?
limbic system
__________ cells protect the central nervous system from foreign matter, such as bacteria and remnants of dead or injured cells?
microglia
What is the neural pathway for an automatic, patterned response to a sensory stimulus called?
reflex arc
Which of the following brain structures is involved in regulating sleep-wake cycles?
reticular formation
The three main parts of the brain are __________.
the forebrain, brainstem, and cerebellum
Which of the following is NOT one of the nervous system structures involved in the voluntary control of skeletal muscles?
the hippocampus
Which brain tissue contains mostly axons?
white matter