AP Psy Mod's 11 and 12 (Brain, Older Brain Structures, Cortex)

The system with 3 brain structures that are instrumental in regulating emotion, memory, and drives such as sex and hunger.

• solar system

• endocrine system

• limbic system

• nervous system

Which of the following scanning techniques measures

glucose consumption as an indicator of brain activity?

• CT

• PET

• fMRI

• MRI

Which of the following brain areas is responsible for

regulating thirst?

• Reticular activating system

• Hypothalamus

• Amygdala

• Hippocampus

The hypothalamus is a(n) center for the

brain.

• aggression

• reward

• memory

• balance

"Lesion" is ...

• destruction of brain tissue

• a part of the brain

• a part of the hypothalamus

• a part of the medulla oblongata

Which type of brain scan shows brain anatomy AND brain function

• EEG

• fMRI

• CT (CAT)

• SAT

Which one of these is NOT a part of the brain stem?

• Medulla

• Pons

• Hypothalamus

• Reticular Formation

Which one of these connects with the thalamus and regulates arousal?

• Medulla

• Cerebellum

• Amygdala

• Reticular Formation

Which of the following’s primary function is processing

memories?

• Hypothalamus

• Hippocampus

• Amygdala

• Medulla

Which of the following’s primary function is linked to aggression and fear and other emotions?

• nervous system

• Hippocampus

• Amygdala

• Medulla