2.1.1 - 2.1.2 Test Review

What structures make up the central nervous system?

• The brain and spinal cord
• Nerves and brain

• Nerves and spinal cord

• Eyes and ears

Which statement BEST describes the location of the motor cortex?

• The motor cortex is located in the occipital lobe.
• The motor cortex is found in the temporal lobe.
• The motor cortex is located at the gyrus behind the central sulcus in the parietal lobe.

• The motor cortex is located at the gyrus in front of the central sulcus in the frontal lobe.

What is the function of the sensory cortex?

• Allow for sensations to be felt in the body.

• The sensory cortex regulates emotions.
• The sensory cortex controls motor functions.
• The sensory cortex is responsible for memory storage.

Which statement BEST describes how the central and peripheral nervous systems function?

• The central nervous system carries information throughout the body; the peripheral nervous system processes information and decides what to do.

• The central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system take turn controlling the body.

• The central nervous system processes information and decides what to do; the peripheral nervous system carries information throughout the body.

• The central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system function in the same way they provide communication within the body.

What brain structure extends from the bottom of the pons and connects into the spinal cord?

• thalamus
• cerebellum
• medulla oblongata
• hypothalamus

What is the largest part of the brain?

• Brainstem
• Cerebellum
• Cerebrum
• Thalamus

Which of the following is NOT a part of the brain stem?

• pons

• Cerebellum
• mid brain

• medulla oblongata

Match the following functions to the structure.

• Hippocampus

• Balance, Posture, Coordination

• Frontal Lobe

• Memory

• Cerebellum

• Vision

• Occipital Lobe

• Read, Write, Logic, Speech, Reasoning

Match the following function to the structure.

• Brain Stem

• Language, Taste, Sensory perceptions

• Amygdala

• Hearing, Smell, Language

• Parietal Lobe

• Heart Rate, Breathing

• Temporal Lobe

• Adrenaline Flow, Happiness, Pleasure

What statement BEST describes what was learned from the case of Phineas Gage?

• Our personality and ability to move is controlled by every area of the brain

• Specific areas of the brain control different aspects of our personality and our ability to function

• If one area of the brain is damaged then all of the brain regions will be affected

• All areas of the brain contribute to controlling the same functions