Activation of the parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system

a. Increases heart rate

b. Enhances digestion

c. Triggers release of epinephrine

d. Causes conversion of glycogen to glucose

Which of the following structures or regions is incorrectly paired with its function?

a. Limbic system—motor control of speech

b. Medulla oblongata—homeostatic control

c. Cerebellum—coordination of movement and balance

d. Amygdala—emotional memory

Patients with damage to Wernicke's area have difficulty

a. Coordinating limb movement

b. Generating speech

c. Recognizing faces

d. Understanding language

The cerebral cortex does not play a major role in

a. Short-term memory

b. Long-term memory

c. Circadian rhythm

d. Breath holding

After suffering a stroke, a patient can see objects anywhere in front of him but pays attention only to objects in his right field of vision. When asked to describe these objects, he has difficulty judging their size and distance. What part of the brain was likely damaged by the stroke?

a. The left frontal lobe

b. The right frontal lobe

c. The right parietal lobe

d. The corpus callosum

Injury localized to the hypothalamus would most likely disrupt

a. Regulation of body temperature

b. Short-term memory

c. Executive functions, such as decision making

d. Sorting of sensory information

The reflex that pulls your hand away when you prick your finger on a sharp object relies on a neuronal circuit with two synapses in the spinal cord. Using a circle to represent a cross-section of the spinal cord, draw the circuit. Label the types of neurons, the direction of information flow in each, and the locations of synapses.

The reflex that pulls your hand away when you prick your finger on a sharp object relies on a neuronal circuit with two synapses in the spinal cord. Draw a simple diagram of the brain indicating where pain would eventually be perceived.