Chapter 1

Question 1

Brain Anatomy Scans

Answer 1

CT, MRI

Question 2

Brain Physiology Scans

Answer 2

EEG, PET, fMRI

Question 3

CT scan

Answer 3

localization of cerebral lesions, x-rays combined

Question 4

MRI

Answer 4

strong magnetic field

Question 5

PET scan

Answer 5

spatial resolution technology,brain activity from glucose metabolism

Question 6

EEG

Answer 6

brains electrical response to a stimulus, neural activity with good temporal resolution

Question 7

fMRI

Answer 7

both structure and function

Question 8

Phrenology

Answer 8

mind is not a unified organ

Question 9

holistic theory

Answer 9

cerebrum functions as a whole localized for motor movement

Question 10

connectionism

Answer 10

centers in the brain are responsible for certain functions

Question 11

CNS

Answer 11

Brain and Spinal Cord

Question 12

PNS

Answer 12

cranial and spinal nerves

Question 13

Cerebrum

Answer 13

cognitive process, planning motor function, sensory experiences

Question 14

Diencephalon

Answer 14

regulates sleep/body temp, processes sensory info, relay center

Question 15

Cerebellum

Answer 15

coordination and presicions of motor movement

Question 16

Brian stem

Answer 16

1. midbrain 2. pons 3. medulla, pathway btw. brain and spinal cord

Question 17

Gray Mater

Answer 17

Processing information

Question 18

White Mater

Answer 18

Transmission of info

Question 19

Neurons

Answer 19

specialized cells that send signals for all we do

Question 20

Glial Cells

Answer 20

90% of nervous system cells

Question 21

dendrites function

Answer 21

receive

Question 22

soma function

Answer 22

generate

Question 23

axon function

Answer 23

conduct

Question 24

axon terminal function

Answer 24

transmit

Question 25

dendrites

Answer 25

branch like extensions, increases potential synapses, receives info, transmits info

Question 26

soma

Answer 26

contains nucleus and organelles, receives info, organizes signals

Question 27

axon

Answer 27

carries electrical signals away from soma

Question 28

axon terminal

Answer 28

presynaptic terminals, end of an axon, providing a means for neurotransmitters

Question 29

ion channels

Answer 29

allow ions to move in and out

Question 30

ion pumps

Answer 30

energy using systems that move ions across cell membrane

Question 31

neurotransmitters

Answer 31

receptors, place where neurotransmitters bind

Question 32

synapse

Answer 32

cells communicate

Question 33

synaptic cleft

Answer 33

space btw. neurons

Question 34

presynaptic cell

Answer 34

neurons conducting signals towards synapse

Question 35

postsynaptic cell

Answer 35

neuron where the signal is conducted away from the synapse

Question 36

psuedounipolar neurons

Answer 36

1 projection, 1 axon, no dendrites, only in sensory cells

Question 37

bipolar neuron

Answer 37

2 projections, 1 dendrite, 1 axon, found in olfactory system

Question 38

multipolar neuron

Answer 38

many dendrites one axon

Question 39

glial cells

Answer 39

support cells that provide structure, nourishment, and protection

Question 40

astrocytes

Answer 40

nourishment and maintenance, secretes substances

Question 41

microglia

Answer 41

CNS, produces in bone marrow, immune response, clean up dead/damaged tissue

Question 42

sagittal sulcus

Answer 42

longitudinal fissure. separates right and left

Question 43

cerebral hemispheres

Answer 43

sensory/motor function, controls either side of body

Question 44

right hemisphere

Answer 44

pragmatics, visual, spatial recognition

Question 45

left hemisphere

Answer 45

language, speech, comprehension, writing

Question 46

central sulcus

Answer 46

divides frontal/parietal, divides primary motor/primary sensory

Question 47

lateral fissure

Answer 47

divides frontal/temporal

Question 48

insula

Answer 48

cortex deep in lateral fissure

Question 49

septum pellucidum

Answer 49

separates right and left lateral ventricle

Question 50

corpus callosum

Answer 50

band axons connects right and left hemispheres

Question 51

cingulate gyrus

Answer 51

bridge btw. cortical/subcortical

Question 52

thalamus

Answer 52

subcortical, limbic system, integration of sensory info

Question 53

hypothalamus

Answer 53

homeostasis, hormone production

Question 54

frontal lobe main function

Answer 54

motor function