Development of Motor Pathways and Neurotransmitters in the Brain
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What is the main function of the cerebellum?

  • Maintain homeostasis
  • Coordinate muscle movements (correct)
  • Control the senses
  • Regulate body temperature
  • Which brain structure is responsible for maintaining the body's homeostasis?

  • Pituitary Gland
  • Hypothalamus (correct)
  • Corpus Callosum
  • Cerebellum
  • What role does the reticular formation play in states of consciousness?

  • Control muscle movements
  • Regulate body temperature
  • Coordinate taste perception
  • Facilitate alertness and sleep (correct)
  • Which part of the brain is involved in controlling various functions such as sleep, respiration, and swallowing?

    <p>Pons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the pituitary gland do that earns it the nickname 'master gland'?

    <p>Involved in multiple processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which brain structure connects the left and right hemispheres allowing communication between them?

    <p>Corpus Callosum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area of the brain is responsible for speaking fluently but nonsensically in split-brain patients?

    <p>Wernicke's area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which brain structure is classically known for its sensory relay roles and also plays a role in motor activity, emotion, memory, and arousal?

    <p>Thalamus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of Broca's area in split-brain patients?

    <p>Responding in monosyllabic words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are neurotransmitters stored in the brain?

    <p>Synaptic knob</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first researcher to study patients with a split corpus callosum?

    <p>Sperry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the midbrain region in the brain?

    <p>Motor movement and auditory processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of Sperry's split-brain studies?

    <p>Both brain lobes function independently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Babinski reflex is associated with which developmental stage?

    <p>Postnatal development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technique was used to test each half of the brain in split-brain studies?

    <p>Corpus callosum severing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which brain structure known for its key roles in attention, memory, language, and consciousness?

    <p>Cerebral Cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the limbic amygdala in the brain?

    <p>Regulating emotional responses</p> Signup and view all the answers

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