psych

The best way to detect enlarged fluid-filled brain regions in some patients who have schizophrenia is to use a(n)

MRI

What is the main difference between an MRI scan and an fMRI scan?

MRI scans measure glucose levels in the brain, fMRI scans measure oxygen levels.

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

PET

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

breathing; walking

Ellen volunteers during her AP psychology class to try to balance a yardstick on her two fingers. While her eyes are open, she finds the task quite easy. However, when she closes her eyes, she finds the same task almost impossible. Which brain region relies on visual information in coordinating our voluntary movements?

cerebellum

Nerve cells in the brain receive life-supporting nutrients and insulating myelin from

hormones.

The brain structure that provides a major link between the nervous system and the endocrine system is the

hypothalamus.

In 1861, Paul Broca studied a stroke patient he called "Tan." He was called this because as a result of brain damage it was the only word he could pronounce. Based on Broca's early work, which of the following brain regions is involved in speech production?

left frontal lobe

To demonstrate that brain stimulation can make a rat violently aggressive, a neuroscientist should electrically stimulate the rat's

medulla.

Which region of your brainstem plays a role in arousing you to a state of alertness when someone nearby mentions your name?

reticular formation

The occipital lobes are to ________ as the temporal lobes are to ________.

speaking; hearing

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

thalamus.