Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a function of the cerebellum?

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A)  learning to play the harp.
B)  keeping time with music
C)  sleep-wake cycle
D)  coordination of skeletal musclesE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

The ability to localize the position of body parts is called

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A)  two-point discrimination.
B)  proprioception.
C)  fine touch.
D)  light touch.
E)  perception.F) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 3

A person suffering a stroke in the right parietal lobe may lose the ability to recognize faces.This is called

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A)  aphasia.
B)  aprexia.
C)  athetosis.
D)  amorphosynthesis.
E)  incoherency.F) None of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 4

All aspects of a memory are stored together in the brain.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Various areas of the cortex form functional pathways to conduct action potentials necessary to perform specific functions.Arrange the areas below in proper sequence to accomplish reading a poem aloud. (1) visual association area
(2) premotor area
(3) Broca area
(4) primary motor area
(5) Wernicke area
(6) visual cortex

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A)  1,6,5,3,4,2
B)  6,1,5,3,2,4
C)  6,1,3,5,4,2
D)  1,2,4,5,6,3
E)  5,4,3,6,1,2F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 6

The type of brain waves observed in an individual who is awake but in a quiet resting state with eyes closed are _____ waves.

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A)  alpha
B)  beta
C)  delta
D)  theta
E)  gammaF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

If a person decided to jump over a chair,which of the following areas organizes the motor functions needed to carry out this action.

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A)  visual cortex
B)  premotor area
C)  prefrontal area
D)  auditory association area
E)  visual association areaF) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 8

Match the type of brain wave with its appropriate description.
-beta waves D

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A)  usually occur in children or in adults experiencing frustration
B)  observed in a person who is awake,quiet,and resting,with eyes closed
C)  occur in deep sleep,infancy and patients with brain disorders
D)  occur during intense mental activityE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 9

The cerebellum functions as a comparator.This means that the cerebellum compares

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A)  the incoming sensory stimuli with the outgoing sensory stimuli.
B)  intended movements with actual movements.
C)  spinal cord activity with the activity of the cerebrum.
D)  the right cerebellar hemisphere with the left cerebellar hemisphere.
E)  and coordinates rapid,complex movements like figure skating.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following pairs is mismatched?

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A)  visceroreceptors - associated with organs
B)  adaptation - decreased sensitivity to continued stimulus
C)  projection - sensation is perceived at the site of the stimulus
D)  proprioceptors - information about body position
E)  cutaneous receptors - associated with the visceraF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 11

-The diagram illustrates sensory nerve endings in the skin.What structure does "A" represent?

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A)  Meissner corpuscles
B)  free nerve endings
C)  Ruffini end organ
D)  Pacinian corpuscle
E)  Merkel disksF) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 12

The ability to detect simultaneous stimulation at two points on the skin is called two-point discrimination.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Indicate the order of each of the following in a descending pathway. (1) cerebral cortex
(2) pyramids
(3) cerebral peduncles
(4) internal capsule

Accepted Answer

A)  1,2,3,4
B)  1,3,4,2
C)  1,3,2,4
D)  2,4,3,1
E)  1,4,3,2F) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 14

-The diagram illustrates sensory nerve endings in the skin.What structure does "C" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Meissner corpuscles
B)  free nerve endings
C)  Ruffini end organ
D)  Pacinian corpuscle
E)  Merkel disksF) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 15

Damage to the cerebellum is likely to cause

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A)  decreased muscle tone.
B)  balance impairment.
C)  the tendency to overshoot when reaching for an object.
D)  an intention tremor.
E)  All of the choices are correct.F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

The pain a person experiences with acute appendicitis results from stimulating nerve endings called

Accepted Answer

A)  painreceptors.
B)  internoreceptors.
C)  visceroreceptors
D)  proprioceptors.
E)  appendoreceptors.F) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 17

Brain waves associated with information processing or problem solving are ____ waves.

Accepted Answer

A)  alpha
B)  beta
C)  delta
D)  theta
E)  kappaF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

-Label area "D" on the cerebral cortex.

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A)  visual cortex
B)  primary motor cortex
C)  primary somatic sensory cortex
D)  motor speech area (Broca area) 
E)  sensory speech area (Wernicke area) F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 19

If the Broca area is damaged,the result is

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A)  loss of memory.
B)  impairment in the movement of the right leg.
C)  blindness.
D)  hesitant and distorted speech.
E)  inability to think of things to say.F) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 20

Which of the following statements concerning the descending pathways of the spinal cord is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most descending pathways control sensory functions.
B)  Many of the descending pathways decussate in the midbrain.
C)  Descending pathways consist of upper and lower motor neurons.
D)  Descending pathways must synapse in the thalamus.
E)  These pathways start in the spinal cord and end in the brain.F) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Exam 14: Integration of Nervous System Functions

A person suffering a stroke in the right parietal lobe may lose the ability to recognize faces.This is called

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-The diagram illustrates sensory nerve endings in the skin.What structure does "A" represent?

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Match the type of brain wave with its appropriate description. -beta waves D

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The pain a person experiences with acute appendicitis results from stimulating nerve endings called

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Brain waves associated with information processing or problem solving are ____ waves.

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If the Broca area is damaged,the result is

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Indicate the order of each of the following in a descending pathway. (1) cerebral cortex (2) pyramids (3) cerebral peduncles (4) internal capsule

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If a person decided to jump over a chair,which of the following areas organizes the motor functions needed to carry out this action.

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the cerebellum?

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All aspects of a memory are stored together in the brain.

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The type of brain waves observed in an individual who is awake but in a quiet resting state with eyes closed are _____ waves.

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-The diagram illustrates sensory nerve endings in the skin.What structure does "C" represent?

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-Label area "D" on the cerebral cortex.

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Which of the following pairs is mismatched?

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The cerebellum functions as a comparator.This means that the cerebellum compares

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Which of the following statements concerning the descending pathways of the spinal cord is true?

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Damage to the cerebellum is likely to cause

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The ability to detect simultaneous stimulation at two points on the skin is called two-point discrimination.

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The ability to localize the position of body parts is called

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Exam 14: Integration of Nervous System Functions

A person suffering a stroke in the right parietal lobe may lose the ability to recognize faces.This is called

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-The diagram illustrates sensory nerve endings in the skin.What structure does "A" represent?

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Match the type of brain wave with its appropriate description. -beta waves D

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The pain a person experiences with acute appendicitis results from stimulating nerve endings called

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Brain waves associated with information processing or problem solving are ____ waves.

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If the Broca area is damaged,the result is

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Indicate the order of each of the following in a descending pathway. (1) cerebral cortex (2) pyramids (3) cerebral peduncles (4) internal capsule

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If a person decided to jump over a chair,which of the following areas organizes the motor functions needed to carry out this action.

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the cerebellum?

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All aspects of a memory are stored together in the brain.

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The type of brain waves observed in an individual who is awake but in a quiet resting state with eyes closed are _____ waves.

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-The diagram illustrates sensory nerve endings in the skin.What structure does "C" represent?

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-Label area "D" on the cerebral cortex.

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Which of the following pairs is mismatched?

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Which of the following statements concerning the descending pathways of the spinal cord is true?

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