NR 546 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(GRADED A+)
Neuroscience - ANSWER-is the study of the structure and function of the brain and is a
field which is making great advancements
Gray Matter - ANSWER-The cerebellum
cerebrum,
brain stem,
and the butterfly-shaped portion of the central spinal cord is comprised of ______matter
which contains neural cell bodies, axon terminals, dendrites, and all nerve synapses.
associated with learning
Changing linked to psychiatric diagnoses including Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia,
and major depressive disorder
White matter - ANSWER-contains nerve fibers that connect neurons from different
regions into functional circuits.
The myelin that coats neuronal axons is necessary for electrical impulse transmission.
Think of the white matter as a transit system. If there are breaks in the system, then
people cannot get to their destinations.
Within the brain, these breaks affect neural communication, affecting behavior.
Damage to the myelin can impair transmission which can impact not only sensory and
motor function, but also cognition
. White matter abnormalities are associated with autism and vascular dementia.
Frontal Lobes - ANSWER-are associated with movement, intelligence, abstract thinking.
the ability to organize, personality, behavior, and emotional control.
Traumatic brain injuries can result in personality changes, difficulty controlling emotions,
and other cognitive functions.
Central Sulcus - ANSWER-This separates the frontal lobe from the parietal lobe.
Parietal Lobe - ANSWER-The middle part of the brain, responsible for proprioception, is
the home of the somatic senses.
This part of the brain helps a person to identify spatial relationships, interpret pain and
touch in the body, and identify and give meaning to objects.
(GRADED A+)
Neuroscience - ANSWER-is the study of the structure and function of the brain and is a
field which is making great advancements
Gray Matter - ANSWER-The cerebellum
cerebrum,
brain stem,
and the butterfly-shaped portion of the central spinal cord is comprised of ______matter
which contains neural cell bodies, axon terminals, dendrites, and all nerve synapses.
associated with learning
Changing linked to psychiatric diagnoses including Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia,
and major depressive disorder
White matter - ANSWER-contains nerve fibers that connect neurons from different
regions into functional circuits.
The myelin that coats neuronal axons is necessary for electrical impulse transmission.
Think of the white matter as a transit system. If there are breaks in the system, then
people cannot get to their destinations.
Within the brain, these breaks affect neural communication, affecting behavior.
Damage to the myelin can impair transmission which can impact not only sensory and
motor function, but also cognition
. White matter abnormalities are associated with autism and vascular dementia.
Frontal Lobes - ANSWER-are associated with movement, intelligence, abstract thinking.
the ability to organize, personality, behavior, and emotional control.
Traumatic brain injuries can result in personality changes, difficulty controlling emotions,
and other cognitive functions.
Central Sulcus - ANSWER-This separates the frontal lobe from the parietal lobe.
Parietal Lobe - ANSWER-The middle part of the brain, responsible for proprioception, is
the home of the somatic senses.
This part of the brain helps a person to identify spatial relationships, interpret pain and
touch in the body, and identify and give meaning to objects.
