Older Brain Structures and the Limbic System

Question 1

The part of the brainstem that controls heartbeat and breathing

a) cerebellum
b) medulla
c) cortex
d) thalamus

Answer 1

B - The medulla controls heartbeat and breathing

Question 2

The thalamus functions as a
A)memory bank
B)balance center
C)breathing regulator
D)Sensory control center

Answer 2

D - the thalamus functions as a sensory control center, it receives all the senses except smell.

Question 3

The lower brain structure that governs arousal is the
A) Spinal cord
B) Cerebellum
C) Reticular formation
D) Medulla

Answer 3

C - The reticular formation helps control arousal

Question 4

The part of the brain that coordinates voluntary movement and enables nonverbal learning and memory is the _________.

Answer 4

Cerebellum

Question 5

The two parts of the limbic system are the amygdala and the
A) Cerebral hemispheres
B) Hippocampus
C) Thalamus
D) Pituitary

Answer 5

B - The hippocampus, which is a memory base.

Question 6

A cat’s ferocious response to electrical brain stimulation would lead you to suppose the electrode had touched the ________.

Answer 6

The Amygdala, which is linked aggression and fear.

Question 7

The initial reward center discovered by Olds and Milder was located at the ________.

Answer 7

The hypothalamus is linked to emotion and reward.

Question 8

What are the four limbic structures?

Answer 8

Hypothalamus, pituitary gland, amygdala, and the hippocampus.