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Example Question #131 : Biology
Which of the following brain structures is not located in the limbic system?
Fornix
Amygdala
Hippocampus
Cerebrum
Cingulate gyrus
Cerebrum
The "cerebrum" is a large part of the brain containing the cerebral cortex, as well as several subcortical structures. The cerebrum is not located in the limbic system, while the other answer choices are.
Example Question #81 : Brain And Nervous System
Which of the following parts of the brain is responsible for maintaining our breathing and heart rate?
Medulla
Amygdala
Cerebellum
Pons
Cerebrum
Medulla
The "medulla," also known as the medulla oblongata, contains the respiratory, cardiac, and vasomotor centers of the brain; therefore, the medulla controls the autonomic functions. These functions include: breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure. We would be not be able to survive—not even for a minute—without a functioning medulla.
Example Question #82 : Brain And Nervous System
Which part of the brain is responsible for secreting hormones that control our body temperature and circadian rhythm?
Gyrus
Prefrontal cortex
Hypothalamus
Corpus callosum
Sulcus
Hypothalamus
The "hypothalamus" is responsible for synthesizing and secreting neurohormones that stimulate the secretion of pituitary hormones. The hypothalamus controls many important bodily functions, including maintaining a healthy body temperature and circadian rhythm (i.e. our 24 hour internal cycle).
Example Question #83 : Brain And Nervous System
Which part of the brain is chiefly responsible for auditory and olfactory processing?
Prefrontal lobe
Temporal lobe
Frontal lobe
Occipital lobe
Parietal lobe
Temporal lobe
The "temporal lobe" plays an important role in organizing sensory input, auditory information, and language production. All four major lobes of the brain (temporal, parietal, frontal, and occipital) are located in the cerebral cortex.
Example Question #84 : Brain And Nervous System
Which of the following parts of the brain is most heavily involved with decision making processes?
Corpus callosum
Amygdala
Fornix
Cerebral cortex
Cerebral cortex
The "cerebral cortex" is the large, folded exterior portion of the cerebrum that contains the different lobes of the brain. This structure is responsible for memory, perception, and consciousness—among other things. The fornix and the amygdala are part of the limbic system and do not play a large role in higher level thought. Additionally, the corpus callosum is anatomically defined simply as the connections between the two hemispheres of the brain.
Example Question #85 : Brain And Nervous System
The function of the parasympathetic nervous system is to __________.
activate a "rest and digest" response
activate digestion
voluntarily contract skeletal muscle
None of these
initiate a "fight or flight" response
activate a "rest and digest" response
The parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS) is responsible for activating "rest and digest" and returning the body to equilibrium after a fight or flight response. This is opposed to the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) that is involved in the "fight or flight" response. They are both branches of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) which involuntarily regulates function of internal organs.
Example Question #86 : Brain And Nervous System
Which structure connects the left and right cerebral hemispheres of the brain?
Thalamus
Broca's area
Wernicke's area
Corpus callosum
Brainstem
Corpus callosum
The corpus callosum is a band of nerve fibers that connect the brain's left and right hemispheres together. It is the largest white matter structure in the brain, and allows valuable information to be shared across brain hemispheres.
Example Question #87 : Brain And Nervous System
What neurotransmitter triggers muscle contractions?
Insulin
Acetylcholine
Dopamine
Serotonin
Norepinephrine
Acetylcholine
Acetylcholine is located at the neuromuscular junction, and it triggers muscle contraction in the body's cells. This neurotransmitter is most frequently found in neuronal cells in the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS).
Example Question #88 : Brain And Nervous System
Which of the following is a false statement about endorphins?
Endorphins are linked to pleasure centers in the body
Endorphins are linked to pain centers in the body
Endorphins are hormones
Endorphins act similar to opiate drugs
Endorphins are neurotransmitters
Endorphins are hormones
Endorphins are a type of neurotransmitters that are closely linked to pleasure and pain centers in the body. They are not hormones; hormones are chemical messengers that are secreted directly into the blood and travel through the body to various organs.
Example Question #89 : Brain And Nervous System
After suffering a stroke localized to the cerebellum, one would exhibit which of the following symptoms ___________________.
inability to regulate heart rate
inability to coordinate movements and loss of balance
inability to comprehend speech
inability to form new memories
inability to produce articulate speech
inability to coordinate movements and loss of balance
The cerebellum is located near the base of the brain. Its major function is to coordinate movement and preserve balance. Damage to this area from a stroke will prevent an individual from coordinating their movements.
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