Question 1

The control of vital bodily functions, such as heart rate and breathing, is carried out primarily by the part of the hindbrain known as the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The control of vital bodily functions, such...

Question 2

The part of the hindbrain that is associated with attention, alertness, and some reflexes, such as sneezing and coughing, is the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The part of the hindbrain that is...

Question 3

If a PET scan were done of your brain while you listened to your favorite song, your primary auditory area would be the first to light up, followed by association areas in your __________ lobes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If a PET scan were done of...

Question 4

The amount of radioactive glucose used by the brain cells is recorded by the brain scan technique known as a(n)___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The amount of radioactive glucose used by...

Question 5

Patients with right hemisphere damage may not eat food on the left side of a plate or may even refuse to acknowledge a paralyzed left arm as their own, which illustrates the condition known as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Patients with right hemisphere damage may not...

Question 6

Megan has experienced what appears to be a seizure. So, the doctor affixes electrodes to Megan's scalp in order to obtain a recording of her brain waves and determine whether her brain waves are showing a seizure pattern. The doctor is using a technique known as a(n)__________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Megan has experienced what appears to be...

Question 7

The part of the forebrain that serves as a crossroads that connects many areas of the brain as well as being the master control center for emotions and many basic motives is the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The part of the forebrain that serves...

Question 8

Research by Daniel Langleben has shown that more activity will occur in the front of the brain when a person is lying than when telling the truth with the brain scan technique utilized in this research being the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research by Daniel Langleben has shown that...

Question 9

A person with brain damage who mispronounces the word "cross" by saying "srot" would most likely have damage to an association area in the left frontal lobe known as __________ area.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A person with brain damage who mispronounces...

Question 10

The hypothalamus, the hippocampus, the amygdala, and parts of the thalamus make up the __________system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The hypothalamus, the hippocampus, the amygdala, and...

Question 11

Subtle behavioral signs of nervous system dysfunction, including clumsiness, an awkward gait, poor hand-eye coordination, and other perceptual and motor problems, are referred to as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Subtle behavioral signs of nervous system dysfunction,...

Question 12

The increased size and wrinkling of the cerebral cortex in higher animals is referred to as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The increased size and wrinkling of the...

Question 13

After a car accident, which causes brain damage, Santos is experiencing a great deal of difficulty storing new memories about events in his life and verbal information. Santos most likely had damage to a subcortical part of the forebrain known as the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of After a car accident, which causes brain...

Question 14

The hemisphere that is superior at math, judging time and rhythm, and coordinating the order of complex movements, such as those needed for speech, is the __________ hemisphere.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The hemisphere that is superior at math,...

Question 15

Sam has enlarged hands and feet with his larger facial bones creating very prominent facial features. Sam most likely has a condition known as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sam has enlarged hands and feet with...

Question 16

The differences between the two sides of the body, especially differences in the abilities of the brain hemispheres are referred to as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The differences between the two sides of...

Question 17

The glandular secretions that affect bodily functions or behavior are collectively known as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The glandular secretions that affect bodily functions...

Question 18

Perceptual skills involved in putting puzzles together or recognizing musical melodies are special skills of the __________ hemisphere.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Perceptual skills involved in putting puzzles together...

Question 19

As you reach into your bag, you can tell the shape and texture of the different articles and are able to select the item you need just by touch, which illustrates the sensitivity of the primary somatosensory area located in your __________ lobes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As you reach into your bag, you...

Question 20

Perry is undergoing a surgical procedure in which the bridge of nerve tissue between his right and left hemispheres will be severed. This bridge of nerve tissue is called the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Perry is undergoing a surgical procedure in...

Quiz 2: Brain and Behavior