Question

section quiz 6 - 2 studying the brain
matching
match each item in column a with the items in column b. write the correct letters in the blanks.
(10 points each)
column a

1. part of the brain located at the rear base of the skull that is involved in the basic processes of life
2. part of the brain that covers the brains central core
3. imaging technique used to study brain structure and activity
4. imaging technique used to see which brain areas are being activated while performing tasks
5. machine used to record the electrical activity of large portions of the brain

column b
a. forebrain
b. electroencephalograph
c. positron emission tomography
d. hindbrain
e. magnetic resonance imaging
multiple choice
choose the item that best completes each statement or answers each question. write the letter of that item in the blank to the left of the sentence. (10 points each)

1. the part of the brain that integrates sensory information and relays it upward is the

a. hindbrain. c. forebrain.
b. midbrain. d. pons.

1. thinking processes are housed in the

a. hindbrain. c. forebrain.
b. midbrain. d. hippocampus.

1. a band of fibers called the ______ connects the cerebral hemispheres.

a. occipital lobe c. motor cortex
b. corpus callosum d. somatosensory cortex

1. split - brain operations may be performed as a last resort to control

a. alzheimers disease. c. grand mal seizures.
b. growth of brain tumors. d. memory loss.

1. which of the following is not part of the limbic system?

a. hypothalamus c. amygdala
b. hippocampus d. pons

Explanation:

1. The hindbrain is located at the rear base of the skull and is involved in basic life processes.
2. The forebrain covers the brain's central core.
3. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is used to study brain structure and activity.
4. Positron emission tomography (PET) shows which brain areas are activated during tasks.
5. An electroencephalograph (EEG) records the electrical activity of large brain portions.
6. The forebrain integrates sensory information and relays it upward.
7. Thinking processes occur in the forebrain.
8. The corpus callosum connects the cerebral hemispheres.
9. Split - brain operations may control grand mal seizures.
10. The pons is not part of the limbic system.

Answer:

1. D
2. A
3. E
4. C
5. B
6. C
7. C
8. B
9. C
10. D