Physiological Psychology Exam 2 (Ch. 3 Anatomy Quiz Questions)
vision; hearing
Superior colliculus is to ____ as inferior colliculus is to ____.
medulla, pons, and cerebellum
The hindbrain consists of the ____.
brain stem
What structure is composed of the medulla, pons, the midbrain, and certain central structures of the forebrain?
midbrain and forebrain
The nuclei for cranial nerves I through IV are located in the ____.
increases arousal and attention
The ascending portion of the reticular formation ____.
working memory
The prefrontal cortex is important for ____.
primary somatosensory cortex
What is the primary target area in the cortex for information regarding muscle-stretch and joint receptors?
basal ganglia
Which structure is likely to be damaged in Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and other conditions that impair movement?
acetylcholine
Which neurotransmitter is primarily used by the parasympathetic nervous system?
thalamus
Which structure provides the main source of input to the cerebral cortex?