Physiological Psychology Quiz 3

Emotions, such as fear, are attributed to which limbic structure? septum amygdala hippocampus the sea horse

amygdala

The reticular formation is not particularly critical to arousal. True False

False

Which of the following best represents a listing of the brain regions included in the telencephalon? 1.)thalamus and hypothalamus 2.) cerebrum, limbic system, basal ganglia 3.) cerebrum and limbic system 4.) cerebellum, limbic system, basal ganglia

2.) cerebrum, limbic system, basal ganglia

Which of the following best captures the definition of gray matter and how it differs from white matter? 1.)Gray matter is the outer area of the spinal cord and white matter is the inner region. 2.)Gray matter refers to regions within the cerebrum or spinal cord that contains mostly fibers. White matter contains mostly cells. 3.) Gray matter refers to regions within the cerebrum or spinal cord that contains neurons. White matter contains mostly fibers. 4.)Gray matter refers to regions within only the cerebrum that contains neurons. White matter contains mostly fibers.

3.) Gray matter refers to regions within the cerebrum or spinal cord that contains neurons. White matter contains mostly fibers.

The cerebrum can be subdivided into _____________ .

4 lobes

The corpus callosum and anterior commissure are two major fiber pathways by which left and right hemispheres are connected. True False

True

The medulla oblongata is a part of the ___________ and it is important for ____________ . 1.) metencephalon .... many life-support functions, such as breathing 2.)cerebellum .... coordination of movement 3.)brainstem .... many life-support functions, such as breathing 4.)brainstem .... coordination of movement

brainstem .... many life-support functions, such as breathing

Which of the following hindbrain structures play an important role in the production and coordination of learned movements? amygdala basal ganglia cerebellum cerebrum

cerebellum

Which of the following hindbrain structures play an important role in the production and coordination of learned movements? cerebrum cerebellum basal ganglia amygdala

cerebellum

Which of the following plays a critical role in the production of cerebral spinal fluid? lateral ventricle choroid plexus aqueduct of Sylvius arachnoid villi

choroid plexus

In humans, the neuraxis takes a 90-degree turn such that ... dorsal is both the front of the face and the top of the body dorsal is both the top of the head and the front of the body dorsal is both at the top of the head and the back of the body dorsal is both anterior and posterior

dorsal is both at the top of the head and the back of the body

Another name for the prosencephalon is ______________ .

forebrain

When looking at the surface of the cerebrum, which of the following best describes the plump, bumpy regions?

gyri

What is the purpose of understanding the anatomical planes?

it provides a standardized frame of reference for describing the body

The meninges ____________ and _____________ the central nervous system.

line... protect

Development of which major division of the CNS best captures differences between humans and other mammals? myelencephalon mesencephalon prosencephalon metencephalon

prosencephalon

What are the 3 major divisions of the central nervous system?

prosencephalon, mesencephalon, rhombencephalon

Stimulation of which brain region might result in a person experiencing pleasure? septum hippocampus cerebellum amygdala

septum

Which diencephalic structure relays information to and from the cerebrum?

thalamus