12. The Central Nervous System

Functional and structural areas of the cerebral cortex

All of the structures of the CNS originate from the __________.

The CNS starts differentiating from the neural tube in the developing embryo after week __________.

__________ is a division of labor in which each cerebral hemisphere has unique abilities NOT shared by its partner.

__________ is responsible for communication between cerebral areas and between the cerebral cortex and lower CNS centers.

Ventral and left lateral views of the brain stem and the diencephalon, part 2

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the cerebral cortex?

Ventral and left lateral views of the brain stem and the diencephalon, part 1

In which of the following areas do sorting and editing of sensory impulses take place?

Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic regions of a cerebral hemisphere?

Robert, a brilliant computer analyst, suffered a blow to his anterior skull from a falling rock while mountain climbing. Shortly thereafter, it was obvious to his coworkers that his behavior had undergone a dramatic change. Although previously a smart dresser, he was now unkempt. One morning, he was observed defecating into the wastebasket. Which region of Robert's brain was affected by the cranial blow?

a. What does lateralization of cortical functioning mean? b. Why is the term cerebral dominance a misnomer?