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Psychology Study Set 16
Quiz 4: The Brain and Nervous System
Which Part of the Brain Is Located at the Base
Question 153
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Which part of the brain is located at the base of the skull and looks like a stalk rising out of the spinal cord? A) amygdala B) brain stem C) hypothalamus D) thalamus
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Q 154
The two main structures of the brain stem are the: A) hippocampus and the amygdala. B) cerebellum and the thalamus. C) thalamus and the hypothalamus. D) medulla and the pons.
Q 155
The _______________ is a structure in the brain stem that is involved in activities like sleeping, waking, and dreaming. A) medulla B) pons C) thalamus D) cerebellum
Q 156
The _______________ is a structure in the brain stem responsible for certain automatic functions, such as breathing and heart rate. A) reticular activating system B) pons C) medulla D) cerebellum
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