MCQs on the Brain

Which of the following describes brains of persons who do well on mental tests?

Language is controlled by the __________ of the brain

The __________ gland is involved in the regulation of growth.

If a “split-brain” subject were given a key (hidden from sight) to feel with his left hand,he

The __________ area in the brain acts as a final “switching station” for most incoming sensory information

The use of an electrode to destroy small areas of the brain beneath the surface is called

Sue has recovered from extensive injury to her left cerebral hemisphere and has continued her career with little sign of impairment.Her occupation is most likely

A patient who has suffered brain damage to the left hemisphere is likely to experience diminished capacity for

The increased size and wrinkling of the cerebral cortex in higher animals is referred to as

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

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

John has some paralysis and loss of sensation in his right side after a motorcycle accident. It is likely that there is brain damage in the

Does having a larger brain make a person smarter?

Broca’s area is located on the

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

The __________ is the part of the brain that stores lasting memories

__________ measures the structure of the brain by utilizing a series of x-rays.

The reflex control centers for vital life functions like heart rate and breathing are found in the

Many addictive drugs stimulate the pleasure centers of the

Which of the following is most involved in the production of emotion?