Brain and Brainstem

Which cells are considered the "output" cells in the cerebrum?

• Granule cells

• Interneurons

• Pyramid cells

• Sensory neurons

Which part of the brain is responsible for processing visual information from the retina?

• Frontal lobe

• Temporal lobe

• Primary visual cortex

• Cerebellum

Which of the following is a function of the primary visual cortex?

• Processing taste

• Distinguishing light intensity

• Regulating heart rate

• Colors

Which area is involved in sound classification?

• Primary visual area

• Secondary auditory area

• Somatosensory area

• Primary motor area

What is the role of the left Broca's Area

• Visual processing

• Sound processing

• Speech production

• Non-verbal speech

Which visual stream is linked to the occipital to temporal pathway?

• Dorsal

• Ventral

• Lateral

• Medial

Which stream is involved in processing how to interact with an object?

• Ventral

• Dorsal

• Lateral

• Medial

What is an example of a commissural fiber pathway?

• Internal capsule

• Corpus callosum

• Thalamocortical pathway

• Corticospinal tract

Answer explanation

Commissural carries info that links hemispheres

How many layers are in the cerebral cortex

Which layer of the neocortex has major output pathways to the cortical and subcortical?

• 2

• 5

• 6

• 3