Question 1

The term ataxia refers to:
A)increased fatigue.
B)increased respiration.
C)decreased respiration.
D)decreased coordination.

Accepted Answer

The term ataxia specifically refers to a lack of coordination and is often used to describe movement disorders or neurological conditions that affect coordination. It does not refer to increased or decreased fatigue or respiration.

Question 2

Danika was recently in a car accident and received a blow to the back of the head.She now exhibits ataxia when she walks,which suggests that there has been further damage to her:
A)hypothalamus.
B)cerebellum.
C)amygdala.
D)tectum.

Accepted Answer

Ataxia is a symptom of damage to the cerebellum, which is responsible for coordinating movement and balance. The hypothalamus controls autonomic functions such as body temperature, hunger, and thirst. The amygdala is involved in emotion regulation, and the tectum is involved in sensory processing.

Question 3

What component of the human nervous system is known as the "information highway of the body"?
A)midbrain
B)spinal cord
C)central nervous system
D)peripheral nervous system

Accepted Answer

The spinal cord acts as the main pathway for information traveling between the brain and the rest of the body, hence it is often referred to as the "information highway of the body."

Question 4

The two subdivisions of the hindbrain are the:
A)myelencephalon and diencephalon.
B)myelencephalon and metencephalon.
C)diencephalon and telencephalon.
D)telencephalon and metencephalon.

Accepted Answer

The two subdivisions of the hindbrain are the myelencephalon and metencephalon.

Question 5

The "roof" of the midbrain is known as the:
A)cerebellum.
B)tegmentum.
C)substantia nigra.
D)tectum.

Accepted Answer

The tectum is the "roof" of the midbrain, consisting of the superior and inferior colliculi. The cerebellum is a separate structure located below the brainstem. The tegmentum is the area between the tectum and the substantia nigra, and the substantia nigra is a structure located within the midbrain.

Question 6

All of the following are considered primary divisions of the brain EXCEPT the:
A)hindbrain.
B)mesencephalon.
C)diencephalon.
D)forebrain.

Accepted Answer

The primary divisions of the brain are the hindbrain, midbrain (mesencephalon), and forebrain. The diencephalon is a part of the forebrain, not a primary division.

Question 7

The thalamus and hypothalamus are the two subdivisions of the:
A)myelencephalon.
B)metencephalon.
C)diencephalon.
D)telencephalon.

Accepted Answer

The thalamus and hypothalamus are both located in the diencephalon, which is one of the five major subdivisions of the brain. The myelencephalon and metencephalon are part of the hindbrain, while the telencephalon is the largest subdivision of the brain and includes structures such as the cerebral cortex, basal ganglia, and limbic system.

Question 8

The "reward circuit" in the brain is the:
A)tectum.
B)tegmentum.
C)substantia nigra.
D)ventral tegmental area.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The "reward circuit" in the brain is...

Question 9

The brainstem consists of the following nuclei EXCEPT the:
A)midbrain.
B)cerebellum.
C)pons.
D)medulla.

Accepted Answer

The cerebellum is not part of the brainstem, but rather a separate structure located posterior to the brainstem.

Question 10

The brain stem is involved in all of the following functions EXCEPT:
A)attention.
B)filtering.
C)arousal.
D)behavioral alerting (vigilance).

Accepted Answer

The answer of The brain stem is involved in all...

Question 11

All of the following are hypothalamic functions EXCEPT:
A)motor control.
B)body temperature regulation.
C)drinking regulation.
D)sexual behavior.

Accepted Answer

The hypothalamus is not involved in motor control, but rather with regulation of bodily functions such as temperature, thirst, and sexual behavior.

Question 12

The two main divisions of the human nervous system are the:
A)central and peripheral.
B)central nervous system and diencephalon.
C)diencephalon and telencephalon.
D)myelencephalon and metencephalon.

Accepted Answer

The central nervous system and peripheral nervous system are the two main divisions of the human nervous system. The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord, while the peripheral nervous system consists of all the nerves that extend from the central nervous system to the rest of the body.

Question 13

The _____ is part of the limbic system and contains dopamine.
A)tectum
B)tegmentum
C)substantia nigra
D)ventral tegmental area

Accepted Answer

The ventral tegmental area (VTA) is a part of the limbic system that contains dopamine. The other options listed (tectum, tegmentum, substantia nigra) are also parts of the brain involved in motor control and/or sensory processing, but do not contain dopamine.

Question 14

Which of the following statements is NOT a function of the spinal cord as it relates to the body,that is,skin,muscles,joints,and internal organs?
A)The spinal cord carries sensory information from the body to the brain.
B)The spinal cord carries motor information from the brain to the body.
C)The spinal cord modulates sensory information en route from the body to the brain.
D)The spinal cord initiates motor commands to the body.

Accepted Answer

The spinal cord does not initiate motor commands to the body, as this role is primarily handled by the brain. The spinal cord can modulate these commands and execute reflex responses, but it does not have the same level of control over motor movements as the brain does.

Question 15

The two nuclei within the midbrain are the:
A)tectum and tegmentum.
B)tectum and ventral tegmental area.
C)substantia nigra and ventral tegmental area.
D)tegmentum and substantia nigra.

Accepted Answer

The two nuclei within the midbrain are the substantia nigra and ventral tegmental area. The tectum and tegmentum are regions within the midbrain, but they are not nuclei. The substantia nigra and ventral tegmental area are located in the tegmentum region of the midbrain.

Question 16

All of the following are functions of the spinal cord EXCEPT to:
A)organize motor outflow to muscles.
B)carry sensory information from the skin.
C)provide autonomic control of vital body functions.
D)regulate sleep and wake states.

Accepted Answer

The spinal cord does not regulate sleep and wake states; rather, it is involved in reflexes, motor control, and sensory processing. Regulation of sleep and wake states occurs in the brainstem and other parts of the brain.

Question 17

Releasing factors are produced by the:
A)substantia nigra.
B)ventral tegmental area.
C)cerebellum.
D)hypothalamus.

Accepted Answer

Releasing factors are produced by the hypothalamus, which is involved in regulating various endocrine functions of the body such as controlling the release of hormones from the pituitary gland. The substantia nigra and ventral tegmental area are involved in dopamine production and have roles in reward and movement. The cerebellum is involved in motor coordination and balance.

Question 18

The diencephalon includes all of the following EXCEPT:
A)hypothalamus.
B)pituitary gland.
C)subthalamus.
D)cerebrum.

Accepted Answer

The diencephalon includes the hypothalamus, thalamus, subthalamus, and epithalamus, but not the cerebrum, which is part of the telencephalon.

Question 19

The two subdivisions of the forebrain are the:
A)myelencephalon and diencephalon.
B)myelencephalon and metencephalon.
C)diencephalon and telencephalon.
D)telencephalon and metencephalon.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The two subdivisions of the forebrain are...

Question 20

The cerebellum is important for:
A)blood pressure.
B)respiration.
C)movement and posture.
D)sleep and wake states.

Accepted Answer

The cerebellum is important for movement and posture. It receives sensory input from other parts of the brain as well as from the body itself and uses this information to coordinate movement, balance, and posture. It does not play a role in blood pressure, respiration, or sleep and wake states.

Quiz 2: The Neuron, synaptic Transmission, and Neurotransmitters

The term ataxia refers to:

Danika was recently in a car accident and received a blow to the back of the head.She now exhibits ataxia when she walks,which suggests that there has been further damage to her:

What component of the human nervous system is known as the "information highway of the body"?

The two subdivisions of the hindbrain are the:

The "roof" of the midbrain is known as the:

All of the following are considered primary divisions of the brain EXCEPT the:

The thalamus and hypothalamus are the two subdivisions of the:

The "reward circuit" in the brain is the:

The brainstem consists of the following nuclei EXCEPT the:

The brain stem is involved in all of the following functions EXCEPT:

All of the following are hypothalamic functions EXCEPT:

The two main divisions of the human nervous system are the:

The _____ is part of the limbic system and contains dopamine.

Which of the following statements is NOT a function of the spinal cord as it relates to the body,that is,skin,muscles,joints,and internal organs?

The two nuclei within the midbrain are the:

All of the following are functions of the spinal cord EXCEPT to:

Releasing factors are produced by the:

The diencephalon includes all of the following EXCEPT:

The two subdivisions of the forebrain are the:

The cerebellum is important for: