Question 1

The conscious perception of cutaneous sensations occurs in the cerebral cortex, but these sensations are perceived as if they were on the surface of the body. This is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   association
B)   perception
C)   projection
D)   integration
E)   localizationF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 2

The right cerebral hemisphere

Accepted Answer

A)   receives sensory input from the left side of the body.
B)   is the dominant hemisphere for speech in most people.
C)   tends to be smaller than the left cerebral hemisphere.
D)   contains no association areas.
E)   is not connected to the left cerebral hemisphere.F) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 3

The simplest and most common type of sensory nerve endings are free nerve endings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

-Label area "A" on the cerebral cortex.
A) Visual cortex
B) Primary motor cortex
C) Primary somatosensory cortex
D) Motor speech area (Broca area)
E) Sensory speech area (Wernicke area)

Accepted Answer

The answer of 
-Label area "A" on the cerebral cortex.
A)...

Question 5

Rapidly adapting proprioceptors that provide information on the location of a moving hand are known as ________ receptors.

Accepted Answer

A)   phasic
B)   primary
C)   secondary
D)   tonicE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following is a descending pathway in the spinal cord?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fasciculus gracilis
B)   Corticospinal tract
C)   Spinothalamic tract
D)   Spinoreticular tract
E)   Trigeminothalamic tractF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 7

Match the sensation with the appropriate receptor type.
-Ruffini end organs

Accepted Answer

A)  Mechanoreceptors
B)  Thermoreceptors
C)  Nociceptors
D)  Chemoreceptors
E)  PhotoreceptorsF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 8

-The diagram illustrates sensory receptors in the skin. What structure does "D" represent?
A) Meissner corpuscles
B) Free nerve endings
C) Ruffini end organ
D) Pacinian corpuscle
E) Merkel disks

Accepted Answer

The answer of 
-The diagram illustrates sensory receptors in the...

Question 9

The sense of taste is an example of a general sense.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following tract is mismatched with its description?

Accepted Answer

A)   Spinotectal tract - visual reflexes
B)   Fasciculus cuneatus - vibration from upper body half
C)   Spinoreticular tract - light touch
D)   Spinocerebellar tract - proprioception
E)   Spinocerebellar tract - comparator functionF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

Tyler has noticed lately that he doesn't feel pain in his left arm. Which of the following might explain his issue?

Accepted Answer

A)   Damage to the spinothalamic pathway
B)   Lack of decussation in the fasciculus gracilis tract of the dorsal column medial lemniscal pathway
C)   Damage to the anterior spinocerebellar pathway
D)   Damage to the tectospinal pathwayE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Match the term with its definition.
-Corpus callosum

Accepted Answer

A)  The part of the brain involved in actual declarative memory
B)  The largest of the cerebral commissures
C)  A factor than activates gene transcription for formation of dendritic spines
D)  A series of neurons involved in long-term memory
E)  A part of the temporal lobe involved in adding emotional overtones to a memoryF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

The portion of the dorsal column/medial lemniscal tract that carries proprioceptive sensations from nerve endings in the feet and legs is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   nucleus gracilis
B)   nucleus cuneatus
C)   fasciculus gracilis
D)   fasciculus cuneatus
E)   fasciculus nucleusF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

Brain waves associated with information processing or problem solving are ________ waves.

Accepted Answer

A)   alpha
B)   beta
C)   delta
D)   theta
E)   kappaF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

-Label area "B" on the cerebral cortex.
A) Visual cortex
B) Primary motor cortex
C) Primary somatosensory cortex
D) Motor speech area (Broca area)
E) Sensory speech area (Wernicke area)

Accepted Answer

The answer of 
-Label area "B" on the cerebral cortex.
A)...

Question 16

The extrapyramidal system

Accepted Answer

A)   controls the speed of skilled movements.
B)   maintains control of unconscious movements.
C)   interprets cutaneous perception.
D)   projects sensory information from the medulla to the cerebrum.
E)   control facial expression, mastication, and tongue movements.F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

Which of the following would you observe in a patient with a tumor of the cerebellum?

Accepted Answer

A)   Loss of general sensation
B)   Balance impairment
C)   No heartbeat
D)   Increased sex drive
E)   No conscious thoughtF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 18

Which of these combinations of general senses depends on mechanoreceptors?

Accepted Answer

A)   Touch and temperature
B)   Pressure and temperature
C)   Pressure and proprioception
D)   Proprioception and temperature
E)   Taste and smellF) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 19

The senses of taste and hearing both utilize receptor cells that are categorized as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   primary receptors
B)   secondary receptors
C)   mechanoreceptors
D)   chemoreceptorsE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

The primary somatosensory cortex is located in the ________ lobe.

Accepted Answer

A)   frontal
B)   temporal
C)   occipital
D)   parietalE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Exam 14: Integration of Nervous System Functions

Tyler has noticed lately that he doesn't feel pain in his left arm. Which of the following might explain his issue?

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Which of these combinations of general senses depends on mechanoreceptors?

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The senses of taste and hearing both utilize receptor cells that are categorized as ________.

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Match the term with its definition. -Corpus callosum

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The portion of the dorsal column/medial lemniscal tract that carries proprioceptive sensations from nerve endings in the feet and legs is the ________.

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Match the sensation with the appropriate receptor type. -Ruffini end organs

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The simplest and most common type of sensory nerve endings are free nerve endings.

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-The diagram illustrates sensory receptors in the skin. What structure does "D" represent? A) Meissner corpuscles B) Free nerve endings C) Ruffini end organ D) Pacinian corpuscle E) Merkel disks

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Which of the following would you observe in a patient with a tumor of the cerebellum?

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The primary somatosensory cortex is located in the ________ lobe.

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Brain waves associated with information processing or problem solving are ________ waves.

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The sense of taste is an example of a general sense.

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Rapidly adapting proprioceptors that provide information on the location of a moving hand are known as ________ receptors.

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Which of the following is a descending pathway in the spinal cord?

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-Label area "A" on the cerebral cortex. A) Visual cortex B) Primary motor cortex C) Primary somatosensory cortex D) Motor speech area (Broca area) E) Sensory speech area (Wernicke area)

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-Label area "B" on the cerebral cortex. A) Visual cortex B) Primary motor cortex C) Primary somatosensory cortex D) Motor speech area (Broca area) E) Sensory speech area (Wernicke area)

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Which of the following tract is mismatched with its description?

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The extrapyramidal system

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The conscious perception of cutaneous sensations occurs in the cerebral cortex, but these sensations are perceived as if they were on the surface of the body. This is called ________.

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The right cerebral hemisphere

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