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Question 1 of 6

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Which of the following is the function(s) of the pineal gland?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Circadian rhythms

  • b. Coordination for voluntary and autonomic functions

  • c. Subconscious skeletal muscle control (emotional)

  • d. Secretes melatonin

  • e. Secretes antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin

  • f. All of the above

  • g. Both a & d

Explanation

Question 2 of 6

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What is the area and function of Wernicke's area?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Temporal lobe, Language comprehension

  • b. Temporal lobe, Language production

  • c. Frontal lobe, Language comprehension

  • d. Frontal lobe, Language production

Explanation

Question 3 of 6

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All incoming sensory information passes through the thalamus except:

Select one of the following:

  • a. Visual

  • b. Gustation

  • c. Olfactory

  • d. Auditory

Explanation

Question 4 of 6

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Which colliculus process visual information?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Superior colliculus

  • b. Inferior colliculus

  • c. Lateral colliculus

  • d. Medial colliculus

Explanation

Question 5 of 6

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The functions of the hypothalamus is to coordinate complex somatic motor patterns.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 6 of 6

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Where is the reticular formation mainly located and what is it's function?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Prosencephalon; decision making

  • b. Rhombencephalon; cardiovascular control

  • c. Mesencephalon; awake and aware

  • d. Diencephalon; "emotional brain"

  • e. None of the above

Explanation

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