WorksheetsBrain & Brain Scans Knowledge Check
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which brain part helps regulate body temp., controls water balance, and regulates metabolism?
Cerebellum
Thalamus
Occipital Lobe
Hypothalamus
Which neuroimaging method involves the use of a small amount of a harmless radioactive substance?
MRI
fMRI
PET
CT
Which neuroimaging method would provide the clearest picture of a tumor?
fMRI
MRI
CT
EEG
In which two techniques do patients with metal implants need to be cautious of because of the use of powerful magnets?
fMRI & MRI
PET & CT
EEG & MEG
PET & MEG
Which neuroimaging method helps provide information about brain function by monitoring oxygen levels in the blood flow?
fMRI
MRI
CT
PET
Which neuroimaging method provides an excellent structural picture without the use of radiation, but can be a problem for individuals who experience claustrophobia?
PET
CT
fMRI
MRI
Stimulation of the amygdala is most likely to have which of the following effects?
happiness
aggression
hunger
dreaming
Using MRI scanning, Swantje et al (2012) found what type of relationship between the amygdala and aggression?
Negative correlation (small amygdala = high aggression)
Positive correlation (large amygdala = high aggression)
No correlation (amygdala size does not have any impact on aggression)
When amygdala was removed, ppts were extremely happy.
