Weeks 1-3

Question 1

Which of the following WOULD be visible on a lateral view of the brain? :

a. lateral ventricles
b. thalamus
c. corpus callosum
d. cerebellum

Answer 1

d. cerebellum

Question 2

Visuospatial skills include being able to do all of the following EXCEPT :

a. copy a sketch of a simple line drawing
b. draw a path through a maze, like the one shown
c. recognize a familiar face
d. do a crossword puzzle

Answer 2

d. do a crossword puzzle

Question 3

All of the following are true about equipotentiality EXCEPT :

a. it is another name for neuroplasticity
b. it may happen following brain injury or dysfunction
c. it is a type of brain plasticity
d. it may have contributed to Kate’s remarkable language abilities

Answer 3

a. it is another name for neuroplasticity

Question 4

2 structures that are located on opposite sides of the body are said to be _______ to each other:

a. ipsilateral
b. medial
c. contralateral
d. lateral

Answer 4

c. contralateral

Question 5

which of the following is a function of the corpus callosum?

a. connecting the cerebral hemispheres
b. all of the choices are correct
c. speeding ipsilateral communication
d. permitting cross-talk between the spinal cord and parts of the brain.

Answer 5

a. connecting the cerebral hemispheres

Question 6

Neuroplasticity can occur as a result of:

a. all choices are correct
b. brain injury
c. learning
d. experience

Answer 6

a. all choices are correct.