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PSYC 3251 Lab Quiz 1_____ (afferent/efferent) is toward the CNS, whereas (afferent/efferent) is away from the
CNS - correct answer-afferent; efferent
_____ in the cerebral cortex are an adaptation to increase surface area - correct
answer-convolutions
______ neuroanatomy focuses on parts of nervous system that work together to accomplish
a task (e.g., "systems") - correct answer-functional
______ parietal lobule integrates diverse sensory info for perception and language,
mathematical thought, and visuospatial cognition - correct answer-inferior
______ parietal lobule is responsible for higher order somatosensory areas that are
essential for complete self image of body and behavioral interactions with environment -
correct answer-superior
_________ neuroanatomy focuses on physical (visible) landmarks and spatial relation
between brain structures - correct answer-structural
_______(gryi/sulci) are to the "hills" of the brain, whereas _____ (gyri/sulci) are to the
"valleys" of the brain - correct answer-gryi = hills
sulci = valleys
a term used to describe a large gyrus area is called - correct answer-lobule
a touch or painful stimulus creates a sensation in the brain only after information about the
stimulus travels there via _____ (afferent/efferent) nerve pathways - correct answer-afferent
amygdala is best to see in which kind of sectional view? - correct answer-coronal
how do human and rodent brains differ in terms of the cerebral cortex? - correct
answer-humans have lots of convolutions, whereas rodent brains are very smooth (less
outer white matter in their cerebral cortex)
how does the motor area of the forebrain function? - correct answer-nerves carry signals to
the brainstem (efferent) and spinal cord directly causing the initiation of movements
name the major structures of the hindbrain - correct answer-pons
cerebellum
medulla
brainstem
neurons that innervate glands and smooth muscle of the viscera and blood vessels make up
the _______ nervous system - correct answer-autonomic
, (organs, automatic functions)
perception of visual form and color is the function of which temporal gyrus? - correct
answer-inferior
precentral gyrus
superior, middle, and inferior gyri
central sulcus
all are part of what region of the brain? - correct answer-frontal lobe
premotor area is responsible for what? - correct answer-planning and execution of
movements
sensory neurons of the skin, muscles and joints, along with motor neurons that innervate
skeletal muscle, all make up the ______ nervous system - correct answer-somatic
subcortical components of the _______ perform diverse motor, cognitive, and emotional
functions - correct answer-forebrain
the ___ is the bottom of the brainstem and consists of cranial nuclei and unconscious
reflexes - correct answer-tegmentum
the ___ is the uppermost part of the midbrain and is responsible for eye movement control
and hearing - correct answer-tectum
the ____ are a system of membranes which envelopes the central nervous system and
primarily functions in protecting the brain or the CNS - correct answer-meninges
the ____ temporal gyrus could be related to recognition of faces and word meanings -
correct answer-middle
the _____ pathway is also called the motor pathways because they carry impulses to
muscles to initiate movement from the CNS - correct answer-efferent
the ______ is known for its role in eye movement control - correct answer-pons
(metencephalon)
the ______ plays a part in the regulation of eye and limb movements, as well as maintaining
posture and balance, and motor control - correct answer-cerebellum (metencephalon)
the _______ is known for its role in blood pressure and respiratory regulation (involuntary
functions) - correct answer-medulla (myelencephalin)
the calcarine fissure contains what? - correct answer-primary visual cortex
the division of the autonomic nervous system that is referred to as "Fight or Flight" and
speeds everything up - correct answer-sympathetic nervous system
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