Brain Function and Imaging Quiz

Which term refers to the brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections after damage or experience?

• Neurogenesis

• Neuroplasticity

• Contralateral organization

• Hemispheric lateralization

Which brain imaging technique measures the brain's consumption of glucose to determine activity?

• CT

• MRI

• EEG

• PET

The amygdala is primarily associated with which functions?

• Planning and decision-making

• Language production

• Aggression and fear

• Balance and coordination

A person has difficulty understanding spoken language but can speak fluently. Which brain area is likely damaged?

• Broca's area

• Wernicke's area

• Amygdala

• Hippocampus

A patient can move the right side of their body but struggles with movements on the left side. Which brain hemisphere is likely affected?

• Left hemisphere

• Right hemisphere

• Both hemispheres equally

• Neither hemisphere

Damage to the medulla would most likely result in:

• Loss of speech

• Memory impairment

• Disrupted breathing and heartbeat

• Difficulty planning tasks

Which lobe of the brain processes visual information?

• Frontal

• Parietal

• Temporal

• Occipital

In a study, London taxi drivers were found to have an enlarged hippocampus. This is an example of:

• Neuroplasticity

• Neurogenesis

• Contralateral organization

• Hemispheric lateralization

A person unable to form new memories might have damage to their:

• Thalamus

• Hippocampus

• Cerebellum

• Amygdala

Which brain imaging technique would a doctor use to examine both the structure and functioning of the brain?

• CT

• fMRI

• EEG

• MEG