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Lecture Exam Three: Chapter 12 Flashcards

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During embryological development, the diencephalon becomes all of the following:

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  1. epithalamus
  2. thalamus
  3. hypothalamus
  4. retina
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The pons belongs to which major brain region?

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brain stem

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The medulla oblongata belongs to which major brain region?

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brain stem

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During embryological development, the telencephalon becomes the …

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cerebrum that forms the cerebral hemispheres

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Cerebral hemispheres hold what 3 general structures?

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  1. cortex
  2. white matter
  3. basal nuclei
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During embryological development, the mesencephalon becomes the …

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brain stem (midbrain portion)

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During embryological development, the metencephalon becomes the …

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brain stem (pons portion) and cerebellum

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During embryological development, the myelencephalon becomes the …

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brain stem (medulla oblongata portion)

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The basis for differentiation between gray matter and white matter in the CNS is the presence of […] in white matter.

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myelinated fibers

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10
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The brain contains […] ventricles.

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four

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The […] of the brain is the location of our conscious mind.

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cerebral cortex

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12
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Which of the following best explains the convolutions and folds present in an adult brain?

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increase the brain’s surface area and allows the brain to fit into the cranium

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The lobes of the cerebral cortex are named after […].

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skull bones

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14
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Which area of the brain is the staging area for skilled motor activities?

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premotor cortex

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15
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In which area of the cerebral cortex located?

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parietal lobe

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In which are of the cerebral cortex is the primary motor cortex located?

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frontal lobe

17
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In which area of the cerebral cortex is the primary visual cortex located?

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occipital lobe

18
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The phrases “left brain” and “right brain” indicated that the two cerebral hemispheres display a phenomenon called […].

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lateralization

19
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Cerebral dominance refers to…

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hemisphere that is dominant for language

20
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Left brain controls…

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  1. language
  2. math
  3. logic
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Right hemisphere controls…

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  1. visual-spatial skills
  2. intuition
  3. emotion
  4. artistic/musical skills
22
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Cerebral white matter in each hemisphere is greatest in amount for […].

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communication between the two hemispheres

23
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Damaged basal nuclei, as in Parkinson’s disease result in […].

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the inability to monitor the intensity of movements

24
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Which of the following brain regions is a major convergence area for most sensory input before it is sent on to the cerebral cortex?

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thalamus

25
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In addition to its vital role in maintaining overall body homeostasis, which brain region synthesizes two major body hormones?

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hypothalamus

26
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Of the following brain regions, which, if severely damaged, would result in death?

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medulla oblongate

27
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Professional ballet dancers have a particular efficient […].

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cerebellum

28
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Which of the following brain systems is heavily involved in mediating emotional responses?

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limbic system

29
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If inhibited, which brain system would allow previous filtered stimuli to enter our consciousness?

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reticular activating system

30
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Of the following memory types, which are those that do not require conscious attention?

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procedural memory

31
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Which of the following EEG wave forms, if present in an alert adult, would indicate brain damage?

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delta

32
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How does the metabolism of a person in deep sleep differ from that of a person in a coma?

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a person in a coma consumes far less oxygen than does a sleeping person

33
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A person is most likely to have a nightmare during which stage of sleep?

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NREM 3 and 4

34
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Meninges are […].

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connective tissue coverings around the central nervous system

35
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Which of the following structures, if damaged, would produce less cerebrospinal fluid?

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choroid plexus

36
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The purpose of the blood-brain barrier is to …

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keep potentially harmful substances in the blood away from the brain

37
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Why is the BBB ineffective against alcohol?

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alcohol is lipid soluble

38
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Which brain disorder is characterized by memory loss, shortened attention span, disorientation, and eventual language loss?

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alzheimer’s disease

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