Unit 3 Topic 1 - Localisation of Function in the Brain

Question 1

A monosynaptic spinal reflex involves..

A) a single synaptic connection
B) a single neuron
C) numerous neuroms
D) the neurotransmitter acetylcholine

Answer 1

A) a single synaptic connection

Question 2

The Area of the brain responsible for the creation of meaningful sentences is called

A) Broca’s area
B) Wernicke’s area
C) Geschwind’s territory
D) the prefrontal cortex

Answer 2

B) Wernicke’s area

Question 3

The Peripheral nervous system (PNS) is made up of the

A) brain and spinal cord
B) somatic nervous system and the brain
C) somatic and autonomic nervous systems
D) spinal cord and autonomic nervous system

Answer 3

C) somatic and autonomic nervous system

Question 4

The consolidation of short-term memory and long-term memory is localised to the

A) amygdala
B) Prefrontal coretx
C) hippocampus
D) temporal lobe

Answer 4

C) hippocampus

Question 5

An example of inhibitory neurotransmitter is

A) gluamate
B) gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA)
C) norepinephrine
D) dopamine

Answer 5

B) gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA)

Question 6

Mercury poisoning causes neurological damage, which leads to an inability to coordinate muscle movements. The region of brain affected by the damage is the…

A) Cerebellum
B) Cerebrum
C)Hypothalamus
D) Medulla

Answer 6

A) Cerebellum

Question 7

The Hand movements that musicians use when playing the piano are most likely coordinated by which part of the brain

A) Thalamus
B) Cerebellum
C) Prefrontal cortex
D) Primary Motor cortex

Answer 7

B) Cerebellum