Question 1

The hypothalamus, the hippocampus, the amygdala, and parts of the thalamus make up the __________ system.
A) somatosensory
B) endocrine
C) limbic
D) reticular activating

Accepted Answer

The hypothalamus, the hippocampus, the amygdala, and parts of the thalamus are all part of the limbic system, which is a complex set of structures in the brain that are involved in emotion, motivation, memory, and learning.

Question 2

Which of the following structures is part of the forebrain?
A) hypothalamus
B) medulla
C) cerebellum
D) reticular formation

Accepted Answer

The hypothalamus is part of the forebrain, which is responsible for various functions such as regulating body temperature, controlling hunger and thirst, and maintaining the body's circadian rhythm. The medulla, cerebellum, and reticular formation are all part of the brainstem, which is separate from the forebrain.

Question 3

The two hemispheres tend to be more __________ in women than in men.

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Question 4

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

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Question 5

Clark was skateboarding and fell backwards hitting his head. He told his friends that he "saw stars" because he hit the brain lobes called the __________ lobes.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Discuss mirror neurons, including where they are located, how they were discovered, what their functions are in humans and primates, and how a particular childhood disorder may be caused by damages to these neurons.

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Question 7

In situations in which true danger exists, such as in military combat, the rapid response of which part of the limbic system may aid survival?
A) hippocampus
B) hypothalamus
C) thalamus
D) amygdala

Accepted Answer

The amygdala is responsible for the rapid processing and response to fear and danger, making it the most likely structure in the limbic system to aid survival in such situations. The hippocampus is involved in memory consolidation and retrieval, the hypothalamus is responsible for regulating bodily functions such as hunger and thirst, and the thalamus is involved in relaying sensory information. While these structures may also play a role in responding to danger, their functions are not as directly related to survival in threatening situations as the amygdala.

Question 8

Which part of the brain lies within the temporal lobes and produces memory-like or dream-like experiences when the temporal lobes are stimulated?
A) amygdala
B) hippocampus
C) thalamus
D) pons

Accepted Answer

The hippocampus lies within the temporal lobes and is responsible for memory formation and retrieval. When the temporal lobes are stimulated, the hippocampus can produce memory-like or dream-like experiences. The amygdala is also located within the temporal lobes and is involved in processing emotions and forming emotional memories. The thalamus is a relay station for sensory information, but it does not produce memory-like experiences when stimulated. The pons is located in the brainstem and is involved in regulating sleep and respiration, but it is not part of the temporal lobes.

Question 9

Hunger, thirst, sleep, attention, sex, breathing, and many other vital functions are controlled by parts of the
A) subcortex.
B) corpus callosum.
C) cerebral cortex.
D) prefrontal cortex.

Accepted Answer

The subcortex is responsible for controlling vital functions such as hunger, thirst, sleep, and breathing. The other options listed do not have direct control over these functions.

Question 10

The hypothalamus is a grape-sized structure in the forebrain that
A) controls posture, muscle tone, and coordination and stores skill memories.
B) acts as a final switching station for most incoming sensory information on their way to the cortex.
C) is associated with attention, alertness, and some reflexes, such as coughing, sneezing, and vomiting.
D) is involved in temperature control, hormone release, emotions, and motives, such as hunger and thirst.

Accepted Answer

The hypothalamus is primarily involved in temperature control, hormone release, emotions, and motives, such as hunger and thirst. Option A describes the role of the cerebellum, option B describes the thalamus, and option C describes the brainstem.

Question 11

Describe split-brain surgery, why it is conducted, the effects of this surgery, and why split-brain patients rarely have major problems in everyday functioning after surgery.

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Question 12

At age 33, Kate Adamson had a stroke that resulted in a locked-in syndrome, in which one moment she was fine and the next totally paralyzed and barely able to breathe. The stroke had damaged which part of Kate Adamson's brain?
A) amygdala
B) brainstem
C) hippocampus
D) thalamus

Accepted Answer

The brainstem is responsible for controlling the basic life-support functions of the body, such as breathing and heart rate. A stroke that damages the brainstem can result in a locked-in syndrome, where the body is paralyzed but the mind remains conscious. The amygdala and hippocampus are involved with emotions and memory, respectively, while the thalamus is responsible for relaying sensory information to the cortex. None of these structures would directly cause a locked-in syndrome.

Question 13

You begin to doze off in class but suddenly come to awareness when your name is called. The brain part responsible for your sudden arousal is the
A) sympathetic nervous system.
B) reticular formation.
C) thalamus.
D) pituitary gland.

Accepted Answer

The reticular formation, located in the brainstem, plays a crucial role in controlling arousal and consciousness, making it responsible for your sudden alertness when your name is called.

Question 14

Jordan has developed a noticeable tremor and is experiencing dizziness and muscular weakness. Her doctor tells her that she has a crippling disease that will eventual progress to the point that she will have difficulty standing, walking, or feeding herself. Jordan most likely has
A) spinocerebellar degeneration.
B) degenerative agnosia.
C) motor aphasia.
D) progressive virilism.

Accepted Answer

Jordan's symptoms of tremor, dizziness, and muscular weakness point towards a disorder that affects the cerebellum and spinal cord. Spinocerebellar degeneration is a type of neurodegenerative disease that affects the cerebellum and its connections to the spinal cord. As the disease progresses, it can lead to difficulties with standing, walking, and fine motor movements like feeding oneself. The other answer choices (B) degenerative agnosia, (C) motor aphasia, and (D) progressive virilism, do not fit with the symptoms described by Jordan.

Question 15

Several areas of the limbic system act as reward, or "pleasure," pathways with many overlapping with the areas that control thirst, sex, and hunger in the
A) cerebellum.
B) reticular formation.
C) hippocampus.
D) hypothalamus.

Accepted Answer

The hypothalamus is a crucial area of the limbic system that controls various physiological processes, including hunger, thirst, and sex drive. Additionally, it is involved in reward and pleasure pathways, making it the best choice for this question. The cerebellum and reticular formation are not major players in the limbic system, and the hippocampus is primarily responsible for memory formation and retrieval.

Question 16

Christina enviously watches her tennis rival practice. She admires Sarina's control of the racket and finely coordinated movement. Having just covered the section on the brain in her psychology class, Christina states that Sarina must have a highly developed
A) cerebellum.
B) medulla.
C) hippocampus.
D) pons.

Accepted Answer

The cerebellum is responsible for fine motor control and coordination of movements, especially those involved in sports or other physical activities that require precision and accuracy. Therefore, it is likely that Sarina's well-coordinated movements are a result of a highly developed cerebellum.

Question 17

The brainstem, midbrain, and parts of the forebrain are referred to as the
A) reticular formation.
B) subcortex.
C) gray matter.
D) cerebral cortex.

Accepted Answer

The brainstem, midbrain, and parts of the forebrain are collectively referred to as the subcortex. The subcortex is responsible for regulating basic bodily functions such as breathing and heart rate, as well as processing and relaying sensory information. The reticular formation is a network of neurons located in the brainstem that is involved in regulating sleep and arousal, among other functions. Gray matter refers to the areas of the brain that are primarily composed of cell bodies, while the cerebral cortex refers specifically to the outer layer of the brain.

Question 18

At age 33, Kate Adamson had a stroke that caused catastrophic damage to her brainstem. She was totally paralyzed and barely able to breathe but was still fully awake and aware. Kate Adamson was experiencing what is known as
A) Broca's aphasia.
B) spatial neglect.
C) locked-in syndrome.
D) neurogenic agnosia.

Accepted Answer

Kate Adamson was experiencing locked-in syndrome, a condition where a person is fully conscious but unable to move or communicate except through eye movements or blinking. This is caused by damage to the lower brainstem, which controls basic bodily functions such as breathing and movement. Broca's aphasia, spatial neglect, and neurogenic agnosia are all different conditions that result from damage to other parts of the brain.

Question 19

Describe the structural differences in the brains of men and women and explain the differences in how their brains are specialized to deal with intellectual and language capabilities and how these differences affect their ability to compensate for brain damage.

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Question 20

Which part of the forebrain is the size of a grape but is considered the master control center for emotion and many basic motives?
A) thalamus
B) hypothalamus
C) corpus callosum
D) cerebellum

Accepted Answer

The hypothalamus is the region of the forebrain that is the size of a grape and is considered the master control center for emotion and many basic motives. The thalamus is also a part of the forebrain but is responsible for relaying sensory information. The corpus callosum is a structure that connects the two hemispheres of the brain. The cerebellum is located in the hindbrain and is responsible for coordinating movement and balance.

Quiz 2: Brain and Behavior

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

Which of the following structures is part of the forebrain?

The two hemispheres tend to be more __________ in women than in men.

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.

Clark was skateboarding and fell backwards hitting his head. He told his friends that he "saw stars" because he hit the brain lobes called the __________ lobes.

Discuss mirror neurons, including where they are located, how they were discovered, what their functions are in humans and primates, and how a particular childhood disorder may be caused by damages to these neurons.

In situations in which true danger exists, such as in military combat, the rapid response of which part of the limbic system may aid survival?

Which part of the brain lies within the temporal lobes and produces memory-like or dream-like experiences when the temporal lobes are stimulated?

Hunger, thirst, sleep, attention, sex, breathing, and many other vital functions are controlled by parts of the

The hypothalamus is a grape-sized structure in the forebrain that

Describe split-brain surgery, why it is conducted, the effects of this surgery, and why split-brain patients rarely have major problems in everyday functioning after surgery.

At age 33, Kate Adamson had a stroke that resulted in a locked-in syndrome, in which one moment she was fine and the next totally paralyzed and barely able to breathe. The stroke had damaged which part of Kate Adamson's brain?

You begin to doze off in class but suddenly come to awareness when your name is called. The brain part responsible for your sudden arousal is the

Jordan has developed a noticeable tremor and is experiencing dizziness and muscular weakness. Her doctor tells her that she has a crippling disease that will eventual progress to the point that she will have difficulty standing, walking, or feeding herself. Jordan most likely has

Several areas of the limbic system act as reward, or "pleasure," pathways with many overlapping with the areas that control thirst, sex, and hunger in the

Christina enviously watches her tennis rival practice. She admires Sarina's control of the racket and finely coordinated movement. Having just covered the section on the brain in her psychology class, Christina states that Sarina must have a highly developed

The brainstem, midbrain, and parts of the forebrain are referred to as the

At age 33, Kate Adamson had a stroke that caused catastrophic damage to her brainstem. She was totally paralyzed and barely able to breathe but was still fully awake and aware. Kate Adamson was experiencing what is known as

Describe the structural differences in the brains of men and women and explain the differences in how their brains are specialized to deal with intellectual and language capabilities and how these differences affect their ability to compensate for brain damage.

Which part of the forebrain is the size of a grape but is considered the master control center for emotion and many basic motives?