quiz 8 Flashcards
a________ is a device that records electrical activity that accompanies brain function.
EEG
What cells line the ventricles of the brain?
ependymal cells
the_______of the brain is the location of our conscious mind
cerebral cortex
a person who could draw a car but not recognize it as a car has damage to the ___________
visual association area
which of the following brain systems is heavily involved in mediating emotional responses?
Limbic system
which brain disorder is characterized by memory loss, shortened attention span, disorientation and eventual language loss?
Alzheimer’s disease
Ascending tracts transmit________impulses, while descending tracts conduct_______impulses
Sensory; motor
Neurons that transmit impulses from the spinal cord to the thalamus are called________
second order
The vital centers for the control of heart rate, respiration and blood pressure are located in the _______
medulla
Which category of memory is involved when playing the piano?
procedural
which of the following is not a function of the CSF? A)reduction of brain weight B)initiation of some nerve impulses C) nourishment of the brain D)Protection from blows
Initiation of some nerve impulses
Which is considered the mildest consequences of traumatic brain injury?
concussion
The phrases “left brain” and “right brain” indicates that the two cerebral hemispheres display a phenomenon called __________
lateralization
Fibers that connect the cerebral hemispheres with lower brain or spinal cord regions are called
projections
Transection of the spinal cord in the cervical region would result in
paraplegia
Cell bodies of the sensory neurons of the spinal nerves are located in
The dorsal root ganglia of the spinal cord
_______ is a stage of sleep indicated by movement of the eyes under the lids; dreaming occurs
REM
which structure would produce less cerebrospinal fluid if it were damaged?
choroid plexus
the ______portion of the spinal cord controls muscle movement
ventral
Which brain region is a major convergence area for most sensory input before it is sent on to the cerebral cortex?
thalamus
why is the blood brain barrier ineffective against alcohol?
alcohol is lipid soluble
The brain stem consists of the…..
midbrain, medulla and pons
