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