Brain Research Answers

Computer-enhanced x-rays are called __________ scans.A.TMSB.PETC.CTD.MRI

Historically, the _________ was seen as the dominant __________ of the brain. A. left hemisphere . . . hemisphere B. right hemisphere . . . hemisphere C. occipital lobe . . . lobe D. parietal lobe . . . lobe Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The area of the brain involved with comprehension of speech is __________.A.Broca’s areaB.Wernicke’s areaC.the occipital lobeD.the parietal lobe

Using EEGs, researchers try to identify __________ while subjects are engaged in different tasks. A.brain patternsB.mental capabilitiesC.electrical activity D.brain waves

A(n) __________ monitors blood flow and oxygen consumption in the brain. A.CTB.MRIC.TMSD.fMRI

During EEG measurements, 6-10 electrodes are attached to the scalp and produce line drawings that represent __________. A. brain function B. mental activity C. x-rays D. brain patterns Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Using EEGs, researchers try to identify __________ while subjects are engaged in different tasks. A.brain patternsB.mental capabilitiesC.electrical activity D.brain waves

Electrical stimulation of the brain (ESB) is used on humans during brain surgery to map out ___________.A.nerves and neural pathwaysB.impulses and nerve functionsC.blood flow and mental activityD.the brain and critical structures

Computer-enhanced x-rays are called __________ scans.A.TMSB.PETC.CTD.MRI

Researchers performing __________ insert a weak electric current into the brain to stimulate it. A.lesioningB.ESBC.EEGD.PET