James to see what is going on with his car‚ and therefore may help him during his driving test because if the dashboard indicates that the car is running low on gas James would have to make sure he filled the tank before heading off. B. The reticular formation is a portion of the brain that is located in the central core of the brain stem. Its functions can be classified into 4 categories: motor control‚ sensory control‚ visceral control‚ and control of consciousness. Motor control refers to physical
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Charles Darwin • 1831 - The Beagle to South America the Galapagos • 1859 - there he writes the controversial book The Origin of Species found that species... " 1. adapted to their environments ! 2. those who failed to adapt became extinct • formation of a new species over time natural selection: some members of a species tend to produce more offspring than others. variation: differences in traits among individuals within a given population phenotype: observable features by which individuals are
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brain areas for processing o _F__ Medulla B. Part of the limbic system; regulates hunger‚ thirst‚ and body temperature and contains the so-called pleasure centers of the brain o __J_ Pons C. The master gland of the endocrine system o _E__ Reticular formation D. Located in the brainstem; controls breathing and heartbeat o __D_ Cerebellum E. A nerve network that runs up the center of the brainstem; plays an important role in controlling alertness and attention o _I__ Midbrain F. Located at the
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oldest part and central core of the brain‚ beginning where the spinal cord swells as it enters the skull; the brainstem is responsible for automatic survival functions. Medulla The base of the brainstem; controls heartbeat and breathing. Reticular Formation A nerve network in the brainstem that plays an important role in controlling arousal. Thalamus The brains sensory switchboard‚ located on top of the brainstem; it directs messages to the sensory receiving areas in the cortex and transmits
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Chapter 12 Study Guide: The nervous system develops from which embryonic tissue? Describe the development of the neural tube. What are the 3 primary brain vesicles? What are the secondary brain vesicles? What adult brain structure does each secondary vesicle become? What are ventricles and what is their function? What percentage of the adult brain is made up by the cerebral hemispheres? Describe the following terms: • Gyri • Sulci • Fissures • Longitudinal
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Chapter 13: Brain and Cranial Nerves Multiple Choice 1. Which of the following statements concerning the brainstem is true? A) The brainstem consists of the medulla‚ pons‚ and cerebellum. B) The brainstem is responsible for higher level thinking skills. C) Damage to the brainstem is usually fatal. D) All twelve cranial nerves enter or exit from the brainstem. E) The brainstem is a relay for sensory input. Answer: c Level: 1 2. In the CNS‚ clusters of gray matter containing cell bodies
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Soc Sci 14 Tinapay‚ Angeli Louise G. Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental process. They share a keen interest in behavior‚ but they may differ markedly in other ways. They engage in research‚ practice and teaching. Psychologists are found in number of specialties. And there are different fields of psychology‚ like Clinical Psychologists‚ Counseling Psychologists‚ School Psychologists‚ Educational Psychologists‚ Developmental Psychologists‚ Personality Psychologists
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1) The brain and spinal cord comprise the _____ nervous system. A) autonomic B) peripheral C) central D) efferent E) afferent 2) Voluntary control of skeletal muscles is provided by the _____ nervous system. A) sympathetic B) parasympathetic C) afferent D) somatic E) autonomic 3) The part of the peripheral nervous system that brings information to the central nervous system is A) motor. B) afferent. C) efferent. D) autonomic. E) somatic. 4) The myelin sheaths that surround the axons of some of the
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Biological Basis of Behavior Assignment Label the following on the neuron by clicking on each labeled arrow and dragging it to point to the correct location: Dendrite‚ Axon‚ Cell Body‚ Myelin Sheath‚ Terminal Branches of the Axon A Briefly describe the role each of the following play in neural communication: 1. Dendrite: Receives incoming messages from other cells. 2. Axon: Sends information from the cell body to other neurons. 3. Cell Body: Maintains the health of the neuron. 4
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1.An extensive network of specialized cells that carry information to and from all parts of the body is called the nervous system. 2.The basic cell that makes up the nervous system and which receives and sends messages within that system is called a neuron. 3.The long tube-like structure that carries the neural message to other cells on the neuron is the axon. 4.On a neuron‚ the branch-like structures that receive messages from other neurons are the dendrites. 5. The cell body of the neuron‚ responsible
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