Virtjean is an elderly woman with rheumatoid arthritis. Her joints have become painful, swollen, and stiff over the years so she is not able to move like she used to. However, she reminisces about her younger years when she used to compete in ballroom dance competitions. She often brags to her granddaughter that her movements were always smooth, graceful, and timely and she has awards to prove it! Which part of Virtjean’s brain would be responsible for coordinating her smooth and graceful movements during dance competitions?

Where are the nerve impulses that come from the optic nerve sent when the information is gathered BEFORE interpretation?

The layer of connective tissue that surrounds an entire spinal nerve is called the ___________.

Which structure is responsible for secreting melatonin? (1pt)

Narcolepsy is a medical condition that causes people to experience excessive daytime sleepiness. It leads to uncontrollable episodes in which the person can suddenly fall asleep during daily tasks. Narcolepsy affects which region of the brain?  

Name one function of the hypothalamus.

Which of the following associations areas within the brain are you using to perform scanning movements with your eyes to read this question?

John is a talented pianist and has been playing the piano for over 20 years. When he began playing the piano he dedicated a lot of time to learning “Fur Elise” by Beethoven. Now, he can play the song with ease. Which of the following regions of the brain would allow his fingers to instantly recall how to play this song?

Although the cerebrum is divided in half by the longitudinal fissure, the two halves of the brain are not exactly the same and have slight differences between the two hemispheres contributing to your individual gifts. This difference between the two hemispheres is referred to as ___________.

The corpus callosum is considered a…