Brain Structures and Functions Quiz

What is the purpose of a CT scan in studying the brain?

• To track blood flow in the brain

• To record electrical signals from neurons firing

• To measure brain activity

• To locate brain damage or tumors

Which area of the brain was damaged in the case of Phineas Gage?

• Temporal lobe

• Occipital lobe

• Parietal lobe

• Prefrontal cortex

What is the main advantage of an EEG in studying the brain?

• It provides detailed pictures of the brain

• It can measure blood flow in the brain

• It is non-invasive

• It can track brain structures and function

What is the purpose of a PET scan in studying the brain?

• To record electrical signals from neurons firing

• To track blood flow in the brain

• To locate brain damage or tumors

• To measure brain activity

Which hemisphere of the brain is generally better at recognizing words and processing language?

• Left hemisphere

• Right hemisphere

• Both hemispheres are equal

• It depends on the individual

What is the main disadvantage of a CT scan in studying the brain?

• It involves radiation

• It cannot measure brain activity

• It is non-invasive

• It can track brain structures and function

What is the purpose of an fMRI in studying the brain?

• To measure brain activity

• To locate brain damage or tumors

• To record electrical signals from neurons firing

• To track blood flow in the brain

Which tool is used to study specific areas of the brain by destroying brain tissue?

• EEG

• Autopsy

• Lesion studies

• CT scan

What is the main disadvantage of an fMRI in studying the brain?

• It involves radiation

• It cannot measure brain activity

• It is non-invasive

• It can track brain structures and function

Which hemisphere of the brain is generally better at spatial concepts and facial recognition?

• It depends on the individual

• Both hemispheres are equal

• Right hemisphere

• Left hemisphere