The Brain & Sensory Processes

Where does visual processing go first?

What did Michael Gazzaniga and Roger Sperry research?

If someone hits their head and has trouble maintaining their balance, what was likely affected?

What part of the brain contains the medulla, pons, and cerebellum?

In a split-brain operation, what part of the brain is severed?

What sense helps a gymnast stay balanced on a balance beam?

What theory acknowledges some pain signals but not others?

Which part of the brain communicates directly with the “master gland” of the endocrine system?

The differences between the two cerebral hemispheres are also known as:

Which theory describes how opposing retinal processes sense color?

What transmits sound waves to the cochlea?

What part of the cerebral cortex is most involved with initiating & controlling body movements?

Vision is sharpest in this part of the eye.

What is gustation?

This part of the brain is absolutely crucial for basic survival.

What part of the brain is responsible for abstract thinking?

A person with a damaged motor cortex cannot:

What does the kinesthetic sense do?

What do we have when the optic nerve leaves the eye?

Which two senses respond directly to chemical energy instead of physical energy?

Because of feature detectors, you are able to sense a specific:

What theory says that pitch is based on where the cochlea is stimulated?

What are the small bulbs on the tongue that contain taste buds called?

It is difficult to make plans and judgements without the:

An amputee who can still feel sensations in the absence of a limb has:

The optic nerve would not exist without these cells.

Which part of the brain is linked to the production and regulation of emotions?

A tumor in the limbic system is most likely to produce changes in a person’s:

Constantly listening to music too loud likely results in:

The location of the cones in the eye makes it difficult to sense color:

The occipital lobe is part of the:

Which part of the brain helps govern thirst, hunger, and other drives?

The place and frequency theory help explain how we sense:

A person would fall into a coma if this part of the brain was damaged.

What is olfaction?