NR 546 Week 1, 2, 3 Test Your Knowledge Quiz
Question 1
pts
Which structure has a role in both memory and anxiety?
hippocampus
prefrontal
cortex
hypothalamus
amygdala
The hippocampus is involved in memory and anxiety. The amygdala is associated
withanxiety and perception of odors. The prefrontal cortex is associated with
executive function. The thalamus is associated with motor command processing
, Question 2
pts
How does the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) affect the amygdala?
activates the amygdala
activates the fear response
inhibits the amygdala
Correct Answer
inhibits and activates the amygdala
is involved in decision making and social behavior with a focus on punishment and
rewards. The OFC inhibits and activates the amygdala and is activated when a risk
assessment is required. Some behaviors associated with the OFC include sex,
sugar,pain, social humiliation, money, rewards, fame, and aggression. The
amygdala will identify a threat and then the OFC will determine the risk or benefit
of an action basedon past experience. Pliska Ch. 8, p.158
Question 3
pts
The amygdala is associated with which of the following?
Question 1
pts
Which structure has a role in both memory and anxiety?
hippocampus
prefrontal
cortex
hypothalamus
amygdala
The hippocampus is involved in memory and anxiety. The amygdala is associated
withanxiety and perception of odors. The prefrontal cortex is associated with
executive function. The thalamus is associated with motor command processing
, Question 2
pts
How does the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) affect the amygdala?
activates the amygdala
activates the fear response
inhibits the amygdala
Correct Answer
inhibits and activates the amygdala
is involved in decision making and social behavior with a focus on punishment and
rewards. The OFC inhibits and activates the amygdala and is activated when a risk
assessment is required. Some behaviors associated with the OFC include sex,
sugar,pain, social humiliation, money, rewards, fame, and aggression. The
amygdala will identify a threat and then the OFC will determine the risk or benefit
of an action basedon past experience. Pliska Ch. 8, p.158
Question 3
pts
The amygdala is associated with which of the following?
