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Question 1

Which division of the nervous system consists of neurons that control the heart, intestines and other organs?

Answer 1

autonomic

Question 2

In anatomy, the opposite of medial is…

Answer 2

lateral

Question 3

Seeing a snake come out of the drain in the bathtub might increase your heart rate, dilate your pupils, cause you to sweat, and raise the hair on your neck. These responses are due to the activity of the….

Answer 3

sympathetic nervous system

Question 4

What, generally, is the relationship between the activity of the sympathetic and the parasympathetic nervous systems…

Answer 4

they usually have opposite effects on the same organ

Question 5

Damage to which hindbrain structure would be most life-threatening?

Answer 5

medulla

Question 6

The cerebellum contributes to the control of what function?

Answer 6

olfaction and movement

Question 7

What type of neurons in the substantia nigra deteriorates in Parkinson’s disease?

Answer 7

dopamine

Question 8

A group of forebrain structures is important for motivated and emotional behavior. What is the name given to this group of structures?

Answer 8

limbic system

Question 9

Damage to the thalamus would most likely result in…

Answer 9

loss of sensory input to the cortex

Question 10

An impairment of eating, drinking, temperature regulation or sexual behavior suggests possible damage to which brain structure?

Answer 10

hypothalamus