The part of the brain that has the most effect on maintenance of homeostasis is:

1. thalamus 2. hypothalamus
3. infundibulum 4. mammillary body
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The outermost meninx that provides a thicker and protective layer is the:
1. dura mater
2. arachnoid mater
3. pia mater
4. gray mater

Subtopic:  Meninges, Ventricles & CSF |
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The part of the brain that controls important cognitive skills in humans, such as emotional expression, problem solving, memory, language, judgment, and sexual behaviors is the:

1. frontal lobe 2. parietal lobe
3. occipital lobe 4. temporal lobe
Subtopic:  Cerebrum, EEG & Sleep |
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Odors can alter our moods:

1. Because sensory input from olfaction is routed through the limbic system.

2. Because odors act as neurotransmitters and alter brain chemistry.

3. Because odors are satisfying to our sense of hunger.

4. Odors do not alter mood.

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The sensory organ of hearing and the receptors are located in:
1. scala vestibuli
2. semicircular canal
3. scala tympani
4. cochlear duct

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Photoreceptors rods or cones are unique as they are activated by:
1. depolarization
2. hyperpolarization
3. repolarization
4. decomposition

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The extraocular muscles are innervated by all the following cranial nerves except:
1. oculomotor
2. trochlear
3. abducens
4. optic

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Static equilibrium is regulated by:

1. semicircular canals
2. vestibule
3. cochlea
4. None 

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Which is the smallest cranial nerve that innervates the superior oblique muscles of the eye?
1. trochlear
2. abducens
3. oculomotor
4. optic

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A proprioceptive sensory receptor organ that senses changes in muscle tension is the
1. Golgi tendon organ
2. muscle spindle
3. Pacinian corpuscle
4. Merkel’s disc

Subtopic:  Nervous System |
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