Question 1

Which of the following best describes the function of the somatic nervous system?

Accepted Answer

Controls voluntary movements of skeletal muscles.

Question 2

A patient suffers damage to the occipital lobe. Which primary function is most likely to be affected?

Accepted Answer

Vision

Question 3

Which plane divides the brain into left and right halves?

Accepted Answer

Sagittal plane

Question 4

The autonomic nervous system is divided into which two main branches?

Accepted Answer

Sympathetic and parasympathetic

Question 5

Which lobe of the brain contains the primary motor cortex?

Accepted Answer

Frontal lobe

Question 6

A person is startled by a loud noise and their heart rate increases. Which division of the nervous system is primarily responsible for this response?

Accepted Answer

Sympathetic nervous system

Question 7

Which structure is considered the 'relay center' of the brain, processing and transmitting sensory information to the cortex?

Accepted Answer

Thalamus

Question 8

Damage to the medulla would most likely result in which of the following symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Difficulty with basic life functions such as breathing and heart rate

Question 9

Which of the following best describes the function of the parietal lobe?

Accepted Answer

Processing somatosensory information

Question 10

If a person has difficulty understanding spoken language after a stroke, which lobe is most likely affected?

Accepted Answer

Temporal lobe

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a function of the central nervous system?

Accepted Answer

Regulating digestion directly

Question 12

Which brain structure is primarily responsible for regulating hunger, thirst, and body temperature?

Accepted Answer

Hypothalamus

Question 13

A researcher is studying the effects of sympathetic nervous system activation. Which physiological change would they most likely observe?

Accepted Answer

Pupil dilation

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the function of the cerebellum?

Accepted Answer

Coordinating voluntary movement and balance

Question 15

Which directional term refers to a structure closer to the midline of the body?

Accepted Answer

Medial

Question 16

Which of the following is a function of the frontal lobe?

Accepted Answer

Decision making and working memory

Question 17

A patient is unable to feel touch on their right hand. Which brain region is most likely damaged?

Accepted Answer

Left parietal lobe

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the function of the thalamus?

Accepted Answer

Relays sensory information to the cortex

Question 19

Which nervous system division is responsible for 'rest and digest' activities?

Accepted Answer

Parasympathetic nervous system

Question 20

Which of the following is the correct order of information flow in the nervous system?

Accepted Answer

Sensory input → Integration → Motor output

Biological Psychology: Organization and Function of the Nervous System chapter 3

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