Psychology Unit 2: The Brain

Which part of the neuron recieves messages from other neurons?

• Dendrites

• Axon

• Myelin Sheath

• Axon Terminals

Which part of the neuron organizes and processes information from other neurons?

• Axon

• Cell Body

• Dendrites

• Axon Terminals

Which part of the neuron sends information along the neuron?

• Myelin Sheath

• Cell Body

• Dendrites

• Axon

Which part of the neuron sends out information to other cells?

• Axon

• Cell Body

• Axon Terminal

• Dendrites

Which part of the neuron protects the neural passage way from damage?

• Axon Terminal

• Axon

• Myelin Sheath

• Cell Body

What two parts make up the Brainstem?

• Medulla

• Thalamus

• Pons

• Cerebellum

Which of the following does the Brainstem not do?

• Controls Heartbeat, breathing and swallowing

• Sends messages from the body to the brain and back

• Organizes memories

• Part of the Autonomic Nervous System

True/False: The Brainstem is apart of the Autonomic Nervous System.

• True

• False

What part of the brain controls basic body functions like heartbeat, breathing and swallowing?

• Cerebellum

• Thalamus

• Brainstem

• Frontal Lobe

Which of the following is not a function of the Thalamus?

• Controls basic body functions like heartbeat and swallowing

• Relaying information from the body to specific parts of the brain

• Gathering information from the senses

• Do NOT gather information from smell sensors