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Which neurotransmitter is primarily used by neurons in the parasympathetic nervous system?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily used by neurons in the parasympathetic nervous system?
- Norepinephrine
- Dopamine
- Acetylcholine (correct)
- Epinephrine
The 'fight or flight' response is primarily associated with which branch of the autonomic nervous system?
The 'fight or flight' response is primarily associated with which branch of the autonomic nervous system?
- Somatic
- Sympathetic (correct)
- Parasympathetic
- Central
What is the primary function of the cerebrospinal fluid?
What is the primary function of the cerebrospinal fluid?
- To cushion and protect the brain and spinal cord. (correct)
- To regulate hormone production in the brain.
- To transmit nerve impulses throughout the body.
- To control muscle movements.
The somatosensory cortex is responsible for processing which type of sensory information?
The somatosensory cortex is responsible for processing which type of sensory information?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the limbic system?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the limbic system?
What is the role of the meninges?
What is the role of the meninges?
Neurons associated with the toes are located at which part of the motor cortex?
Neurons associated with the toes are located at which part of the motor cortex?
Which sequence accurately describes the areas of the brain involved in reading a word and then speaking it aloud?
Which sequence accurately describes the areas of the brain involved in reading a word and then speaking it aloud?
A patient has difficulty forming new memories after damage to a specific brain structure. Which part of the limbic system is most likely affected?
A patient has difficulty forming new memories after damage to a specific brain structure. Which part of the limbic system is most likely affected?
Damage to which area of the brain would MOST selectively impair the ability to understand the emotional valence (positive or negative) of spoken language, while leaving the ability to understand the literal meaning of the words intact, and also not impairing the recognition of facial expressions of emotion?
Damage to which area of the brain would MOST selectively impair the ability to understand the emotional valence (positive or negative) of spoken language, while leaving the ability to understand the literal meaning of the words intact, and also not impairing the recognition of facial expressions of emotion?
Which neurotransmitter is utilized by neurons originating from the middle portion of the spinal column, characteristic of the sympathetic nervous system?
Which neurotransmitter is utilized by neurons originating from the middle portion of the spinal column, characteristic of the sympathetic nervous system?
During activities that conserve energy, such as digestion, which branch of the autonomic nervous system is most active?
During activities that conserve energy, such as digestion, which branch of the autonomic nervous system is most active?
What is the primary role of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) found within the ventricles of the brain and the central canal of the spinal cord?
What is the primary role of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) found within the ventricles of the brain and the central canal of the spinal cord?
In which lobe of the cerebral cortex is the somatosensory cortex located?
In which lobe of the cerebral cortex is the somatosensory cortex located?
Which protective structure(s) directly cover the brain and spinal cord?
Which protective structure(s) directly cover the brain and spinal cord?
Considering the somatosensory and motor cortices, where would neurons associated with the hand be located relative to neurons associated with the toes?
Considering the somatosensory and motor cortices, where would neurons associated with the hand be located relative to neurons associated with the toes?
Which sequence accurately describes the activation of brain areas when verbally responding to a visual stimulus?
Which sequence accurately describes the activation of brain areas when verbally responding to a visual stimulus?
Damage to the amygdala would MOST directly impair which function?
Damage to the amygdala would MOST directly impair which function?
A patient with damage to a specific brain area exhibits disruptions in homeostasis particularly in body temperature, hunger, and thirst. Which area is MOST likely affected?
A patient with damage to a specific brain area exhibits disruptions in homeostasis particularly in body temperature, hunger, and thirst. Which area is MOST likely affected?
Individuals who have difficulty forming new long-term memories, but whose working memory remains intact, are MOST likely to have damage to which structure?
Individuals who have difficulty forming new long-term memories, but whose working memory remains intact, are MOST likely to have damage to which structure?
Flashcards
Autonomic Nervous System
Autonomic Nervous System
Controls smooth/cardiac muscle and digestive, circulatory, excretory, and endocrine systems.
Parasympathetic System
Parasympathetic System
Conserves energy; 'rest and digest'. Uses acetylcholine.
Sympathetic System
Sympathetic System
Expends energy; 'fight or flight'. Uses norepinephrine.
Meninges
Meninges
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Ventricles
Ventricles
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Somatosensory Cortex
Somatosensory Cortex
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Motor Cortex
Motor Cortex
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Occipital Lobe
Occipital Lobe
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Temporal Lobe
Temporal Lobe
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Limbic System
Limbic System
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Cerebrospinal Fluid
Cerebrospinal Fluid
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Cerebral Cortex
Cerebral Cortex
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Visual Association Area
Visual Association Area
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Auditory Association Area
Auditory Association Area
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Limbic System Components
Limbic System Components
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Amygdala
Amygdala
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Hippocampus
Hippocampus
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"Rest and Digest"
"Rest and Digest"
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"Fight or Flight"
"Fight or Flight"
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Acetylcholine (Parasympathetic)
Acetylcholine (Parasympathetic)
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