16 Questions
What is the focus of cognitive neuroscience?
Exploring the relationship between brain structures and cognitive functions
Who identified a specific brain area important for speech in the 1860s?
Broca
What is the primary goal of cognitive neuroscience?
To discover how the brain contributes to cognitive activity
Why study the relationship between the brain and cognition?
To gain insights into how the brain supports cognitive functions
What are the specialized cells and their interconnections in the brain called?
Neurons
Which brain imaging technique provides images of sections of the brain through the use of 'gradient magnets'?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
What is a disadvantage of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) mentioned in the text?
Expensive
What is the purpose of a CAT (or CT) scan in medical imaging?
To generate crosssections or 3-dimensional images of internal organs
Which brain region is primarily responsible for language comprehension?
Wernicke’s area
What functions are associated with the occipital lobe?
Visual perception
What is the main role of the temporal lobe in the brain?
Handling emotions and language
Which brain region is associated with visuospatial processing and object recognition?
Occipital lobe
What is a disadvantage of EEG (electroencephalograph)?
Cannot show the structures and anatomy of the brain
How does PET (Positron Emission Tomography) work?
Scans the absorption of radioactive glucose from outside the scalp
Which imaging technique provides an image of brain activity?
PET (Positron Emission Tomography)
What is a common disadvantage of PET scans?
Expensive imaging technique
Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of EEG (electroencephalograph) in detecting brain damage, observing human brain activity, and delivering a high dose of radiation. Understand how scalp electrodes pick up electric signals produced by the brain and the information EEGs provide about electrical impulses on the surface of the brain.
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