MCQs on the Brain

As one moves up the evolutionary scale, development of the nervous system shows

The occipital lobe is to vision as the parietal lobe is to

The pons acts as a bridge between the medulla and other brain areas and influences

Experiments with animals have found pleasure centers to be located in the

A new, improved brain imaging technique for measuring glucose metabolism of the brain is called

An elderly acquaintance of yours has suffered from partial blindness since she had a stroke. Apparently the stroke damaged her

Which of the following is most closely associated with language comprehension?

The association areas of the cerebral cortex

The area of the frontal lobe that directs the body’s muscles is called the

Destruction of the reticular activating system would result in

The brain center for audition is in the __________ lobe

By using electrical stimulation, reward (or “pleasure centers”) and punishment (or “aversive” areas) can be shown to exist in the

If the brain were similar to the postal system, the function of the thalamus would be similar to the role of

The somatosensory area is located in the

Damage to the cerebellum would most likely result in

Which of the following changes would you expect to occur in someone whose frontal lobes were damaged in an accident?

In most people, the right hemisphere of the brain is in charge of

Which of the following involves electrical brain wave measurement?

Using an electrode, an experimenter produces flashes of colored light and simple visual experiences in a patient undergoing brain surgery. Most likely she has activated the

You are walking through a bad part of town, down a dark alley, and carrying a large amount of cash. Behind you, you hear a door open and close suddenly, and you immediately dive into the nearest trash container. The part of the forebrain mainly responsible for your reaction is the