brain and behavior ch. 2 QUIZ
In which of the following ways are dendrites and axons similar? correct answers Both
exhibit branching.
The ridges of tissue on the convoluted surface of the cortex are called correct answers
gyri
Which of the following represents the most common sequence of information flow
through a neuron? correct answers Dendrite→soma→axon hillock→axon
The gaps between segments of myelin are known as correct answers nodes of Ranvier
Which of the following best describes the blood-brain barrier? correct answers It is a
property of the walls of brain capillaries that prevents large molecules from entering the
brain.
A cut in which of the following planes would sever all of the white matter tracts that
connect the left and right cerebral hemispheres? correct answers Mid-sagittal
The ventricular system contains correct answers cerebrospinal fluid
The vast majority of neurons correct answers are classified as interneurons
Some neurons lack which of the following components? correct answers Myelin
In terms of its position on his body, the top of a dog's head is correct answers dorsal
The specialized vascular tissue that produces the cerebrospinal fluid is called the
correct answers choroid plexus
The major function of Schwann cells is correct answers myelination of peripheral nerve
fibers
Which of the following cranial nerves is not involved in the control of eye movements?
correct answers Vagus
The structures of the limbic system are particularly implicated in correct answers
emotion and learning
The plane that divides the body into left and right halves is called the _______ plane.
correct answers sagittal
In which of the following ways are dendrites and axons similar? correct answers Both
exhibit branching.
The ridges of tissue on the convoluted surface of the cortex are called correct answers
gyri
Which of the following represents the most common sequence of information flow
through a neuron? correct answers Dendrite→soma→axon hillock→axon
The gaps between segments of myelin are known as correct answers nodes of Ranvier
Which of the following best describes the blood-brain barrier? correct answers It is a
property of the walls of brain capillaries that prevents large molecules from entering the
brain.
A cut in which of the following planes would sever all of the white matter tracts that
connect the left and right cerebral hemispheres? correct answers Mid-sagittal
The ventricular system contains correct answers cerebrospinal fluid
The vast majority of neurons correct answers are classified as interneurons
Some neurons lack which of the following components? correct answers Myelin
In terms of its position on his body, the top of a dog's head is correct answers dorsal
The specialized vascular tissue that produces the cerebrospinal fluid is called the
correct answers choroid plexus
The major function of Schwann cells is correct answers myelination of peripheral nerve
fibers
Which of the following cranial nerves is not involved in the control of eye movements?
correct answers Vagus
The structures of the limbic system are particularly implicated in correct answers
emotion and learning
The plane that divides the body into left and right halves is called the _______ plane.
correct answers sagittal
