18 Questions
What is the type of sensation that allows us to detect glutamate in proteins?
Umami
What is the stimulus for olfaction?
A volatile substance within a certain molecular weight
What type of neurons send information to extrafusal muscle fibers?
Alpha motor neurons
What is the term for the event that induces the contraction of a muscle fiber?
Entry of calcium ions into the cytoplasm
What is the function of the monosynaptic stretch reflex?
To maintain posture and body positions
Damage to which brain area resulted in monkeys being unable to perform a once familiar response?
Supplementary motor area
Which neurotransmitter is responsible for promoting wakefulness?
Hypocretin
Where are REM-ON neurons located?
Sublaterodorsal nucleus
What is the function of gamma motor neurons?
Control of muscle spindle sensitivity
What type of neurons are activated when an individual imitates someone else's actions?
Mirror Neurons
Which of the following is NOT involved in the regulation of sleep and arousal?
Motor neurons
Where is melanopsin found?
Ganglion cells
What is the function of Inner Hair Cells?
To facilitate hearing
Which part of the brain is responsible for processing actual noxious stimuli in pain perception?
Somatosensory Cortex
What is the function of Free Nerve Endings?
To detect thermal and noxious stimuli
Which visual function is associated with the subregion LIP and VIP of the intraparietal sulcus?
Visual attention and control of saccadic eye movements
What is the ratio of inner to outer hair cells in the human cochlea?
1:4
What is the function of the dorsal stream in visual processing?
To respond to large, extended visual surfaces
Test your understanding of the human brain and its functions with this quiz on chapter 8 of psychology. Topics include pain management, brain surgery, and the senses of taste and smell.
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