26 Questions
What is the effect of adopting emotional expressions on feelings?
It induces the corresponding feelings
Which part of the nervous system controls internal organs?
Autonomic nervous system
What type of fibers send information about internal organs to the spinal cord and brainstem?
Visceral afferent fibers
Which brain region is important for supporting feelings such as disgust, admiration, and compassion?
Insula
What is the role of the amygdala in emotional processing?
It is involved in emotional memory formation
Which part of the brain is involved in multiple functions, including aggressive behaviors, admiration, and compassion in social circumstances?
Hypothalamus
What is the primary function of emotions in terms of survival and well-being?
To coordinate widespread functional changes in response to threats or opportunities
Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for increasing heart rate and blood pressure?
Sympathetic nervous system
What is the primary function of visceral afferents in the central nervous system?
To transmit information from internal organs to the brain
Which facial muscle is responsible for the grimace of disgust?
Levator
What is the role of the parasympathetic nervous system in digestion?
To increase digestive function
What is the result of inhibiting facial expressions of emotions?
Reduced emotional experience
Which brain region is involved in the emotional experience of facial expressions?
Somatosensory cortex
What is the role of the enteric nervous system in the autonomic nervous system?
To control digestive function
What is the result of adopting a facial expression of emotion?
Enhanced emotional experience
Which pathway transmits information from the face to the somatosensory cortex?
Trigeminal pathway
Which structure receives visual information from both cortical and subcortical pathways?
Amygdala
What is the primary function of the hypothalamus?
Coordinating visceral and somatic responses
What is the role of the periventricular zone in the hypothalamus?
Receives input from medial and lateral zones
What is the response of the autonomic nervous system to an angry face?
Increased skin conductance
What is the role of the amygdala in emotional processing?
All of the above
What is the effect of stimulating the medial hypothalamus?
Affective aggression
What is the role of the basolateral nuclei in the amygdala?
Receives visual, auditory, tactile, and gustatory input
What is the response of the amygdala to a briefly presented angry face?
Activation even when the face is not perceived
What is the role of the central nucleus in the amygdala?
Major output from the amygdala
What is the role of the Papez circuit?
Linking cortex to hypothalamus
This quiz covers the role of emotions in survival and well-being, including the rapid initiation of preset behaviors to avoid dangers or take advantage of opportunities. Learn how emotions contribute to coordinated and widespread functional changes. Test your knowledge on emotional behavioral patterns and responses to salient stimuli.
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