Neuroscience Part 4

Question 1

Interconnected neural cells that are strengthened as learning occurs

Answer 1

Neural Networks

Question 2

Destruction of tissue

Answer 2

Lesion

Question 3

Studying the consequence of lesions in different regions of the brain

Answer 3

Lesion

Question 4

Helps researched determine the normal functions of the regions

Answer 4

Lesion

Question 5

Process of removing or destroying some brain tissue

Answer 5

Ablation

Question 6

Amplified recording of waves that shows electrical activity of the brain

Answer 6

EEG

Question 7

Series of X-ray photography of the brain taken from different positions and analyzed by computer

Answer 7

CT/ CAT

Question 8

Creates an image that represents a slice through the brain

Answer 8

CT/ CAT

Question 9

Measures the levels of brain activity in different areas of the brain by tracing their consumption of radioactive glucose (brains fuel)

Answer 9

PET

Question 10

Magnetic Fields & Radio waves to produce computer-generated images that show brain structure more clearly

Answer 10

MRI

Question 11

Oldest and innermost region of the brain

Answer 11

Brainstem

Question 12

Extension of the spinal cord and central core of the brain

Answer 12

Brainstem

Question 13

The structure is the most direct for automatic survival functions

Answer 13

Brainstem

Question 14

Life and Love

Answer 14

Medulla

Question 15

Controls breathing and hearbeat

Answer 15

Medulla

Question 16

Part of the brainstem

Answer 16

Medulla

Question 17

Nerve Network that controls arousal

Answer 17

Reticular Formation

Question 18

Moruzzi Magoun found that if damaged, coma occurs

Answer 18

Reticular Formation

Question 19

Runs through the brainstem

Answer 19

Reticular Formation

Question 20

Helps coordinate movements because it is the bridge of the cerebellum

Answer 20

Pons

Question 21

Routes incoming messages (not smell) to the appropriate centers

Answer 21

Thalamus

Question 22

Transmits replies to the medulla and cerebellum

Answer 22

Thalamus

Question 23

Located at the top of the brainstem

Answer 23

Thalamus

Question 24

Assist in fine motor control, posture, balance, coordination, & voluntary movement

Answer 24

Cerebellum

Question 25

“Little Brain”

Answer 25

Cerebellum