Which of the following is a correct description of current theories on the ventral pathway organization? Answers: a.  Tarr and Gauthier proposed that object recognition is on the basis of visual eccentricity   b.  Kanwisher proposed a theory suggesting that there are specialized components and a general component for object recognition   c.  Kanwisher proposed that there is a region specialized for every important mental process   d.  Tarr and Gauthier proposed that object recognition is sparsely distributed across the ventral pathway   e.  All theories suggest that face is special and that the FFA is specialized for face recognition

In the increased white matter vulnerability to repeat mTBI for at least 2 weeks post-injury section of the results section the authors wrote “Percentage silver staining area was used to quantify the extent of white matter damage in the optic tract and corpus callosum regions of mice.”  Based on this quote, what part of the neuron (axon, axon terminal, cell body or dendrite) was damaged?

In the discussion section the authors wrote “In this study, we observed that different paradigms of tES application could ameliorate motor function impairments in ICH induced by collagenase administration into the striatum of rats.”  a. Is the information in this quote about afferent of efferent?             b.By what word or words do you know that your answer to the question is correct?            c. Why did you choose this word or words as an answer to the question?

Name three body parts that occupy a large section of your sensory cortex. That is, what are some body parts that need to perform fine motor tasks and be able to detect minor sensations. Name these body parts and describe the functions that they would need to perform.

The concept of “labeled lines” states that each nerve input to the brain reports only a particular type of information, such as auditory versus visual information. Does this happen because the nature of the nerve fibers conveying the information is unique or because the nature of the brain location where the signals are received is unique? How do you know this?

You are working in a neurolinguistics research lab, doing studies on typical language processing in adults. When your subjects step into the sound booth and begin hearing recorded speech, in which regions of the brain do you expect to see activity? Describe the sequence and function of these areas during the listening activity.

Which statement about a center-surround receptive field is false? Select one: a. It can involve an inhibitory response (e.g., to touch) b. It is characterized by a circular center and a doughnut-shaped surround c. It is found only in primary sensory cortex d. It can be mapped by electrophysiological recording techniques e. It can involve an excitatory response (e.g., to touch)

A region in the left motor cortex controls the right side of the face. Identify where along this pathway a lesion could occur to cause a) contralateral spasticity and b) ipsilateral flaccidity, and explain the reason for the specific form and location of damage.

Explain the neural basis of the Hermann Grid Illusion?

Juliette lost her left thumb in an accident. Now, whenever she pushes her hair off her forehead, she feels as though she is touching her left thumb, which she no longer has. What best explains what has happened in the area of Juliette’s brain that processes sensation in the body to lead to the phantom sensation.   Question 5 options:   a)  Old memories of sensations related to brushing her hair back simply reassert themselves even though the thumb is no longer present   b)  Sensory neurons from the scar tissue overlying the stump of the amputated thumb have become hypersensitive to touch sensations   c)  Sensory neurons that received input from the thumb now respond to input from surrounding cells that receive input from the rest of the hand   d)  Neurons from the left side of the neocortex serving the right thumb have taken over control of the neurons on the right and are activated by the…