1.3 & 1.4 flashcard

Front

Significant damage to which part of the brain will most likely cause a person to fall into a deep coma from which the person will be unable to awaken? Options: Hypothalamus, Frontal lobe, Reticular formation, Thalamus

Back

Reticular formation

Front

Which of the following characteristics is generally associated with the use of hallucinogens? The experience of vivid, distorted images that are not based on sensory input, Decreased pain sensation and decreased anxiety, Slower bodily functions, The experience of brief euphoria followed by a depressive state

Back

The experience of vivid, distorted images that are not based on sensory input

Front

Which of the following is true of a neuron in the resting state? The inside of the cell membrane is negative compared to the outside.

Back

The inside of the cell membrane is negative compared to the outside.

Front

A common psychological effect of alcohol intake is:

Back

reduced inhibition

Front

A person will most likely develop aphasia as a result of damage to which part of the brain? Options: Occipital lobe, Wernicke’s area, Auditory cortex, Parietal lobe

Back

Wernicke’s area

Front

A person with damage to Broca's area would most likely demonstrate which of the following symptoms? Forgetfulness, Hearing difficulties, Difficulty controlling balance and coordination, Difficulty with speech production

Back

Difficulty with speech production

Front

Damage to which brain structure may cause the inability to detect the emotional significance of facial expressions, especially those demonstrating fear? Options: Hippocampus, Thalamus, Hypothalamus, Amygdala

Back

Amygdala

Front

Damage to a small part of the occipital lobe would most likely result in a

Back

visual deficit

Front

What neurotransmitter depletion is associated with the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease experienced by Mrs. Downing, who is 80 years old and often forgets the topic of discussion? Options: Dopamine, Acetylcholine, Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), Norepinephrine

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Acetylcholine

Front

Rudy has chronic trouble staying awake in class. What part of the brain is most likely responsible for Rudy's drowsiness?

Back

Reticular formation