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Which brain structure is associated with the secretion of melatonin?
Which brain structure is associated with the secretion of melatonin?
- Globus pallidus
- Putamen
- Pineal gland (correct)
- Caudate nucleus
What are the functions of the amygdala in the limbic system?
What are the functions of the amygdala in the limbic system?
- Hormone secretion
- Emotion processing, especially aggression and fear (correct)
- Memory processing
- Regulation of skeletal muscle movements
Which fibers connect different hemispheres of the brain?
Which fibers connect different hemispheres of the brain?
- Association fibers
- Commissure fibers (correct)
- Capsule fibers
- Projection fibers
Which structure is NOT a part of the basal nuclei involved in controlling skeletal muscle movements?
Which structure is NOT a part of the basal nuclei involved in controlling skeletal muscle movements?
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Which brain structure is referred to as the 'center of integration of many sensory afferent pathways'?
Which brain structure is referred to as the 'center of integration of many sensory afferent pathways'?
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What is the main function of the cerebral cortex?
What is the main function of the cerebral cortex?
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Which of the following is NOT a generalization about the cerebral cortex?
Which of the following is NOT a generalization about the cerebral cortex?
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Which area of the cerebral cortex is associated with language processing?
Which area of the cerebral cortex is associated with language processing?
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What type of cortex organization is mentioned in the text?
What type of cortex organization is mentioned in the text?
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Which sulcus separates the temporal from the parietal lobes in the cortex?
Which sulcus separates the temporal from the parietal lobes in the cortex?
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