Prefrontal Cortex and Spinal Cord Circuitry Quiz
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What part of the nervous system is responsible for receiving sensory input?

  • Brainstem
  • Prefrontal cortex
  • Spinal cord circuitry system (correct)
  • Cerebral cortex
  • In which part of the nervous system are rapid, automatic, sensory-to-motor transformations independent in the brain?

  • Cerebral cortex
  • Brainstem
  • Spinal cord circuitry system (correct)
  • Prefrontal cortex
  • What part of the nervous system evolved the ability to convert sensation to action with much greater flexibility in higher mammals such as primates?

  • Prefrontal cortex
  • Spinal cord circuitry system
  • Brainstem
  • Cerebral cortex (correct)
  • Which part of the nervous system plays a vital role in coordinating more complex behaviors and overriding reflexive behaviors?

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

    Who was Phineas Gage?

    <p>Railroad worker involved in an accident with a metal rod through his brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

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