BRAIN STRUCTURE (MOD 5)

Question 1

responsible for automatic survival functions

Answer 1

brainstem

Question 2

core part of brain, crossover point

Answer 2

brainstem structure

Question 3

controls heartbeat and breathing

Answer 3

medulla

Question 4

electrodes on scalp; shows electrical activity of brain

Answer 4

EEG

Question 5

head coil; measures magnetic fields from natural electrical activity

Answer 5

MEG

Question 6

displays where radioactive form of glucose goes while brain performs a task

Answer 6

PET

Question 7

chamber; uses magnetic fields and radiowaves to produce images of soft tissues (shows brain anatomy)

Answer 7

MRI

Question 8

reveals blood flow and brain activity by comparing MRI scans (shows brain function and structure)

Answer 8

fMRI

Question 9

fluid-filled area of brain

Answer 9

ventricles

Question 10

base of brain stem

Answer 10

medulla

Question 11

directs messages to sensory receiving areas in cortex, transmits replies to cerebellum and medulla

Answer 11

thalamus

Question 12

egg shaped structures @ top of brainstem

Answer 12

thalamus structure

Question 13

filters info and plays role in arousal, aids in multitasking

Answer 13

reticular formation

Question 14

extends through brainstem into thalamus, between ears

Answer 14

reticular formation structure

Question 15

fine motor skills, sensory input, coordination and balance, nonverbal learning and memory

Answer 15

cerebellum

Question 16

two wrinkled halves @ rear of brainstem

Answer 16

cerebellum structure

Question 17

linked to emotion; enables agression and fear

Answer 17

amygdala

Question 18

2 lima bean sized neural clusters

Answer 18

amygdala structure

Question 19

directs maintenance activities (eating, drinking, body temp), governs endocrine system, linked to emotion and reward

Answer 19

hypothalamus

Question 20

below thalamus

Answer 20

hypothalamus structure

Question 21

processes explicit memories for storage

Answer 21

hippocampus

Question 22

seahorse shaped neural center

Answer 22

hippocampus structure

Question 23

intricate fabric of interconnected neural cells covering cerebral hemispheres; control of info and processing center

Answer 23

cerebral cortex

Question 24

____ lobe controls speaking, movement, planning, judgement

Answer 24

frontal

Question 25

the ____ lobe is located just behind the forehead

Answer 25

frontal

Question 26

____ lobe aids sensory input for touch and body position

Answer 26

parietal

Question 27

the ___ lobe is located at the top rear of head

Answer 27

parietal

Question 28

____ lobe receives info from visual fields

Answer 28

occipital

Question 29

the _____ lobe is located at the back of the head

Answer 29

occipital

Question 30

___ lobe receives auditory info from opposite ear

Answer 30

temporal

Question 31

the ____ lobe is located just above the ear

Answer 31

temporal

Question 32

rear of frontal lobe; controls voluntary movements

Answer 32

motor cortex

Question 33

frontal lobe -> ______ cortex

Answer 33

prefrontal

Question 34

occipital lobe -> _____ cortex

Answer 34

visual

Question 35

temporal lobe -> _____ cortex

Answer 35

auditory

Question 36

parietal lobe -> _____ cortex

Answer 36

somatosensory