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Neuroscience: Exploring The Brain
By Mark Bear, Barry Connors, Michael A. Paradiso
5th edition
,Table Contents
Part 1: Foundations
Chapter 1: Neuroscience: Past, Present And Future
Chapter 2: Neurons And Gila
Chapter 3: The Neuronal Membrane At Rest
Chapter 4: The Action Potential
Chapter 5: Synaptic Transmission
Chapter 6: Neurotransmitter Systems
Chapter 7: The Structure Of The Nervous System
Appendix: An Illustrated Guide To Human Neuroanatomy
Part 2: Sensory And Motor Systems
Chapter 8: The Chemical Senses: Taste And Smell
Chapter 9: The Eye
Chapter 10: The Central Visual System
Chapter 11: The Auditory And Vestibular System: Hearing And Balancing
Chapter 12: The Somatic Sensory System: Touch, Pain, And Itch
Chapter 13: Muscles And The Spinal Control Of Movement
Chapter 14: Brain Control Of Movement
Part 3: The Brain And Behavior
Chapter 15: Chemical Contol Of The Brain And Behavior
Chapter 16: Motivation
Chapter 17: Sex And The Brain
Chapter 18: Brain Mechanisms Of Emotion
Chapter 19: Sleep, Circadian Clocks, And Brain Rhythms
Chapter 20: Language
Chapter 21: The Resting Brain, Attention, And Consciousness
Chapter 22: Mental Illness
Part 4: The Changing Brain
Chapter 23: Wiring The Brain
Chapter 24: Memory Systems
Chapter 25: Molecular Mechanisms Of Learning And Memory
,Neuroscience: Exploring The Brain – 5th Edition
Chapter 1: Introduction To Neuroscience
According to hippocrates, which organ is responsible for joys, delights, laughter, and
sorrows?
The heart
The liver
The brain
The stomach
The lungs Answer:
c) the brain
When was the society for neuroscience founded?
1950
1960
1970
1980
1990
Answer: c) 1970
What is trepanation?
A method of brain imaging
The process of boring holes in skulls
A type of brain surgery for tumors
A technique for measuring brain waves
A form of psychological therapy
Answer: b) the process of boring holes in skulls
How long ago were people performing trepanation procedures?
2000 years ago
3000 years ago
5000 years ago
7000 years ago
10000 years ago Answer:
d) 7000 years ago
According to ancient egyptian physicians, which organ was considered the seat of the
soul?
The brain
The liver
The heart
The lungs
The kidneys
Answer: c) the heart
, What did ancient egyptians do with the brain during mummification?
Preserved it carefully in a special jar
Left it inside the skull
Scooped it out through the nostrils and discarded it
Studied it for medical purposes
Offered it to the gods
Answer: c) scooped it out through the nostrils and discarded it
Who is known as the father of western medicine?
Aristotle
Galen
Hippocrates
Vesalius
Descartes
Answer: c) hippocrates
What did aristotle believe was the function of the brain?
The seat of intelligence
A radiator for cooling blood
The center of emotions
The source of sensations
The controller of movement Answer:
b) a radiator for cooling blood
Who was the most important figure in roman medicine?
Hippocrates
Aristotle
Galen
Vesalius
Descartes
Answer: c) galen
What were galen's favorite subjects for dissection?
Humans
Dogs
Sheep
Pigs
Monkeys
Answer: c) sheep
Based on the texture of brain tissue, what did galen conclude about the cerebrum?
It commanded the muscles
It received sensations
Neuroscience: Exploring The Brain
By Mark Bear, Barry Connors, Michael A. Paradiso
5th edition
,Table Contents
Part 1: Foundations
Chapter 1: Neuroscience: Past, Present And Future
Chapter 2: Neurons And Gila
Chapter 3: The Neuronal Membrane At Rest
Chapter 4: The Action Potential
Chapter 5: Synaptic Transmission
Chapter 6: Neurotransmitter Systems
Chapter 7: The Structure Of The Nervous System
Appendix: An Illustrated Guide To Human Neuroanatomy
Part 2: Sensory And Motor Systems
Chapter 8: The Chemical Senses: Taste And Smell
Chapter 9: The Eye
Chapter 10: The Central Visual System
Chapter 11: The Auditory And Vestibular System: Hearing And Balancing
Chapter 12: The Somatic Sensory System: Touch, Pain, And Itch
Chapter 13: Muscles And The Spinal Control Of Movement
Chapter 14: Brain Control Of Movement
Part 3: The Brain And Behavior
Chapter 15: Chemical Contol Of The Brain And Behavior
Chapter 16: Motivation
Chapter 17: Sex And The Brain
Chapter 18: Brain Mechanisms Of Emotion
Chapter 19: Sleep, Circadian Clocks, And Brain Rhythms
Chapter 20: Language
Chapter 21: The Resting Brain, Attention, And Consciousness
Chapter 22: Mental Illness
Part 4: The Changing Brain
Chapter 23: Wiring The Brain
Chapter 24: Memory Systems
Chapter 25: Molecular Mechanisms Of Learning And Memory
,Neuroscience: Exploring The Brain – 5th Edition
Chapter 1: Introduction To Neuroscience
According to hippocrates, which organ is responsible for joys, delights, laughter, and
sorrows?
The heart
The liver
The brain
The stomach
The lungs Answer:
c) the brain
When was the society for neuroscience founded?
1950
1960
1970
1980
1990
Answer: c) 1970
What is trepanation?
A method of brain imaging
The process of boring holes in skulls
A type of brain surgery for tumors
A technique for measuring brain waves
A form of psychological therapy
Answer: b) the process of boring holes in skulls
How long ago were people performing trepanation procedures?
2000 years ago
3000 years ago
5000 years ago
7000 years ago
10000 years ago Answer:
d) 7000 years ago
According to ancient egyptian physicians, which organ was considered the seat of the
soul?
The brain
The liver
The heart
The lungs
The kidneys
Answer: c) the heart
, What did ancient egyptians do with the brain during mummification?
Preserved it carefully in a special jar
Left it inside the skull
Scooped it out through the nostrils and discarded it
Studied it for medical purposes
Offered it to the gods
Answer: c) scooped it out through the nostrils and discarded it
Who is known as the father of western medicine?
Aristotle
Galen
Hippocrates
Vesalius
Descartes
Answer: c) hippocrates
What did aristotle believe was the function of the brain?
The seat of intelligence
A radiator for cooling blood
The center of emotions
The source of sensations
The controller of movement Answer:
b) a radiator for cooling blood
Who was the most important figure in roman medicine?
Hippocrates
Aristotle
Galen
Vesalius
Descartes
Answer: c) galen
What were galen's favorite subjects for dissection?
Humans
Dogs
Sheep
Pigs
Monkeys
Answer: c) sheep
Based on the texture of brain tissue, what did galen conclude about the cerebrum?
It commanded the muscles
It received sensations
