Central and Peripheral Nervous System Practice Problems

Which division of the nervous system prepares the body for stressful and energetic activities like “fight or flight”?

The ability of the brain to change and adapt as a result of experience is known as:

______ is responsible for the formation of long-term memories.

Which of the following cerebral cortex lobes includes areas involved in hearing, language, and higher level visual processing?

Which one of the following is involved in the perception of pain during the withdrawal reflex?

The withdrawal reflex pulls your hand away when you prick your finger on a sharp object. All of the following statements are true regarding withdrawal reflex except

The parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system is involved in:

The right parietal lobe of the brain is involved in:

Wernicke’s area is involved in

All functions will be affected by hypothalamic damage, with the exception of:

The female reproductive cycle is controlled by

Which one of the following parts of the brain is involved in homeostatic control?