Biopsychology - Chapter 6

Question 1

what parts of the synapse are required in order for synaptic transmission to take place?

Answer 1

axon
receptor
neurotransmitter
synaptic vesicles
dendrites
synaptic cleft

Question 2

functions of the frontal lobe?

Answer 2

movement
problem solving
concentration, thinking
behaviour, personality
mood

Question 3

main function of the broca’s area?

Answer 3

speech control

Question 4

functions of the temporal lobe?

Answer 4

hearing
languages
memory

Question 5

functions of the brain stem?

Answer 5

consciousness
breathing
heartrate

Question 6

functions of the cerebellum?

Answer 6

coordination of movement
posture
balance

Question 7

functions of the wernicke’s area?

Answer 7

language

comprehension

Question 8

functions of the occipital lobe?

Answer 8

vision

perception

Question 9

functions of the parietal lobe?

Answer 9

sensations
language
perception
body awareness

Question 10

functions of the motor cortex?

Answer 10

control of voluntary muscles

Question 11

functions of the somatosensory cortex?

Answer 11

skin sensations (temperature, pressure, pain)