Neuropsychology WGU D 574 Section Quizzes
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1. What is the structure that has a surface lined with Dendrite
synaptic receptors to receive messages from other
neurons?
2. What is the structure that contains ribosomes, which Soma
link together amino acids?
3. What is the structure that consists of a thin fiber of Axon
constant diameter that conveys impulses?
4. Which cells of the nervous system respond to neural Oligodendrocytes
activity by altering myelin sheaths in the central ner-
vous system?
5. Which cells of the nervous system produce myelin Schwann cells
sheaths for insulating certain vertebrate axons in the
peripheral nervous system?
6. Which glial cells remove dead or damaged neurons? Microglia
7. What are the glial cells that guide neuron migration Radial glia
during embryological development?
8. What is the system that conveys messages between Somatic nervous system
the central nervous system and peripheral muscles or
sense organs?
9. Which term is used to describe the nervous system Enteric nervous system
that is only responsible for digestive activity?
10. What is the system that promotes sexual arousal as Parasympathetic nervous
part of the autonomic nervous system? system
11. Cerebellum
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, Neuropsychology WGU D 574 Section Quizzes
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_gmv8kw
Which structure plays an important role in detecting
sequences of events?
12. What is the brain structure that plays an important role Superior colliculus
in sensory processing related to vision?
13. Which part of the brain facilitates readiness for move- Substantia nigra
ment through a dopamine-containing pathway?
14. Which part of the brain transmits information from the Thalamus
sensory system to an area of the cerebral cortex?
15. Which part of the brain is essential for monitoring Hippocampus
where one is and where one is going?
16. Which lobe of the cerebral cortex receives sensations Parietal
from joint receptors?
17. A researcher wants to study a specific population of Optogenetic stimulation
neurons with a method that relies on a protein that
produces an electrical current in response to light.
What is the method of studying the brain that should
be used?
18. A doctor wants to use X-rays to take photographs of a Computerized axial to-
patient's brain so that any abnormalities can be iden- mography (CAT)
tified.
19. A researcher wants to trace a wave of brain activity Magnetoencephalograph
from its source to other areas. (MEG)
Which method should be used?
20. Which brain research method relies on the blood pro- Functional magnetic reso-
tein that binds oxygen? nance imaging (fMRI)
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Study online at https://quizlet.com/_gmv8kw
1. What is the structure that has a surface lined with Dendrite
synaptic receptors to receive messages from other
neurons?
2. What is the structure that contains ribosomes, which Soma
link together amino acids?
3. What is the structure that consists of a thin fiber of Axon
constant diameter that conveys impulses?
4. Which cells of the nervous system respond to neural Oligodendrocytes
activity by altering myelin sheaths in the central ner-
vous system?
5. Which cells of the nervous system produce myelin Schwann cells
sheaths for insulating certain vertebrate axons in the
peripheral nervous system?
6. Which glial cells remove dead or damaged neurons? Microglia
7. What are the glial cells that guide neuron migration Radial glia
during embryological development?
8. What is the system that conveys messages between Somatic nervous system
the central nervous system and peripheral muscles or
sense organs?
9. Which term is used to describe the nervous system Enteric nervous system
that is only responsible for digestive activity?
10. What is the system that promotes sexual arousal as Parasympathetic nervous
part of the autonomic nervous system? system
11. Cerebellum
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, Neuropsychology WGU D 574 Section Quizzes
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_gmv8kw
Which structure plays an important role in detecting
sequences of events?
12. What is the brain structure that plays an important role Superior colliculus
in sensory processing related to vision?
13. Which part of the brain facilitates readiness for move- Substantia nigra
ment through a dopamine-containing pathway?
14. Which part of the brain transmits information from the Thalamus
sensory system to an area of the cerebral cortex?
15. Which part of the brain is essential for monitoring Hippocampus
where one is and where one is going?
16. Which lobe of the cerebral cortex receives sensations Parietal
from joint receptors?
17. A researcher wants to study a specific population of Optogenetic stimulation
neurons with a method that relies on a protein that
produces an electrical current in response to light.
What is the method of studying the brain that should
be used?
18. A doctor wants to use X-rays to take photographs of a Computerized axial to-
patient's brain so that any abnormalities can be iden- mography (CAT)
tified.
19. A researcher wants to trace a wave of brain activity Magnetoencephalograph
from its source to other areas. (MEG)
Which method should be used?
20. Which brain research method relies on the blood pro- Functional magnetic reso-
tein that binds oxygen? nance imaging (fMRI)
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