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Unilateral lesion to the lateral superior olive might result in which of the following to auditory perception?


A) the distance of a low frequency sound might be severely dampened or imperceptible
B) the distance of a high frequency sound might be dampened or imperceptible but only if it is coming from the same direction as the lesioned side
C) the distance of a high frequency sound might be dampened or imperceptible but only if it is coming from the opposite direction as the lesioned side
D) the distance of a high frequency sound might be dampened or imperceptible
E) none of the above, auditory perception would be unchanged

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The inability to direct a hand movement to a target you visually fixate on is called ____________.

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Neurons in the ventral intraparietal area primarily encode visual and auditory information from which spatial coordinate transformations


A) eye-centered
B) head-centered
C) intermediate
D) body-centered
E) a-c

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In the examples below, state which are -____memorizing the sequence of left and right turns in your commute to campus each day


A) egocentric habit learning
B) allocentric place learning.

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World-centered representations of the environment around you create by identifying direction coordinates (north, south, east, west) as well as landmarks are called _____________.

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Match each Nobel Laureate scientist with their appropriate discovery in neurobiology and behavior: -_____ mechanism of stimulation of the cochlea


A) Pavlov
B) Golgi and Cajal
C) von Bekesy
D) Sperry, Hubel, and Weissel
E) Neher and Sakmann
F) Carlson, Greenard, and Kandel
G) O'Keefe, Moser and Moser.

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Which of the following best explains why saccade movements are so rapid (>350 degrees/second) ?


A) the superior colliculus is mapped to specific retinoic inputs
B) retinoic inputs synapse directly on eye muscles
C) the circuitry between a retinoic input through the superior colliculus and ultimately synapsing on the eye muscles is short and directed
D) a and c
E) none of the above

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All of the following are true statements about spatial receptive fields, except.


A) sensory receptors respond more acutely to stimuli with specific orientation in space
B) spatial receptive fields are always fixed
C) the purpose of spatial receptive fields is to help us localize objects in space
D) spatial receptive fields can vary in size from a few mm to several feet
E) visual and somatosensory system neurons are especially sensitive to spatial receptive fields

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The tonotopic map in the auditory cortex is similar to the somatotopic map in the somatosensory cortex in that


A) The locations of sound and touch are both represented by specific parts of these cortical areas
B) Specific stimuli map to specific cortical regions
C) Certain regions in space, such as in front of the head, are overrepresented in the somatosensory and auditory cortex
D) They are the only known examples of spatial mapping in the nervous system
E) all of the above are true

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Cell in the hippocampus that respond specifically to stimuli in space no matter how an animal is oriented are called ___________cells and those that have multiple place fields in a triangulated pattern are called _________ cells.

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Which statement best describes the orientation of the somatosensory cortex and the motor cortex with the two sides of the body?


A) sensory input from the left side of the body is conveyed to the right cerebral cortex, which also controls movement on the left side of the body
B) sensory input from the left side of the body is conveyed to the left cerebral cortex, which also controls movement on the left side of the body
C) sensory input from the left side of the body is conveyed to the right cerebral cortex, which also controls movement on the right side of the body
D) sensory input from the left side of the body is conveyed to the left cerebral cortex, which also controls movement on the right side of the body

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Which of the following statements best describes how spatial coordinate transformations localize where a visual stimulus is originating?


A) eye-centered coordinates are established by neurons in the retina, which integrate this information with the position of the eyes for head-centered coordinates, and body-centered coordinates add additional information about the body position relative to the eyes and head
B) head-centered coordinates are established by neurons in the retina, which integrate this information with the position of the eyes for eye-centered coordinates, and world-centered coordinates add additional information about the body position relative to the eyes and head
C) eye-centered coordinates are established by neurons in the retina, which integrate this information with the position of the eyes for head-centered coordinates, and world-centered coordinates add additional information about the body position relative to the eyes and head
D) head-centered coordinates are established by neurons in the retina, which integrate this information with the position of the eyes for eye-centered coordinates, and body-centered coordinates add additional information about the body position relative to the eyes and head

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Human hearing is most acute when sound is coming from the _______________.

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Compare the somatosensory, visual, and auditory cortex in terms of the neural pathways that lead to the perception of mechanical touch, visual, and auditory information from sensory neurons in each system.

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Explain using your knowledge of the distribution of touch sensors in sensory neurons in the skin that relay information to the somatosensory cortex why applying bug repellant to certain areas of your body might be more important than others.

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Give one example each of when you use eye-centered, head-centered, and body-centered coordinates to inform where a stimulus is coming from in space.

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   Match the following anatomical locations labeled a-d in the diagram above with their correct name and function. -_____laternal geniculate nucleus (LGN), necessary for projection of visual information to V1 Match the following anatomical locations labeled a-d in the diagram above with their correct name and function. -_____laternal geniculate nucleus (LGN), necessary for projection of visual information to V1

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Match each of the ocular or extraocular muscles and motor neurons that control saccades with their appropriate function: (more than one answer might be appropriate) -_____control horizontal and vertical eye movements


A) superior and inferior rectus and obliques
B) lateral and medial rectus
C) trochlear, abducens, and oculomotor nuclei.

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Central auditory processing disorder (CAPD) affects about 5% of school-aged children, ages 5-15. These kids typically show no deficit in hearing as assessed by normal responses to individual sounds delivered in a sound-proof room. Symptoms include being unusually distracted by loud noises, inability to recognize differences in sounds between words especially with background noise. Explain what auditory processing deficit might explain this disorder.

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Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD), also known as Auditory Processing Disorder (APD), is a complex problem affecting about 5% of school-aged children. Despite having normal hearing sensitivity, children with CAPD struggle with the way the brain processes auditory information. This means that while they can hear sounds normally, their brains have difficulty interpreting these sounds, especially when it comes to understanding speech. The auditory processing deficit that might explain this disorder involves several potential issues within the auditory pathway and the brain's centers for interpreting sound. These deficits can include: 1. **Auditory Discrimination**: This is the ability to notice, compare, and distinguish between distinct and separate sounds. Children with CAPD may have difficulty hearing the difference between similar-sounding words or syllables, which can lead to misunderstandings or the need for repetition. 2. **Auditory Figure-Ground Discrimination**: This refers to the ability to focus on important sounds, such as a teacher's voice, in the presence of background noise. Children with CAPD often struggle to filter out irrelevant noises and can become easily distracted or overwhelmed in noisy environments. 3. **Auditory Memory**: This involves the short-term and working memory for sounds and spoken language. Children with CAPD may have difficulty remembering information given verbally, which can affect their ability to follow multi-step instructions or recall details from stories or conversations. 4. **Auditory Sequencing**: This is the ability to understand and recall the order of sounds or words. For children with CAPD, sequences of numbers, instructions, or parts of a story can become jumbled, leading to confusion and errors. 5. **Auditory Attention**: This is the ability to maintain focus on auditory stimuli over a period of time. Children with CAPD may quickly lose focus during verbal tasks or when someone is speaking for an extended period, which can impact learning and social interactions. 6. **Auditory Cohesion**: This higher-level skill involves drawing inferences from spoken language, understanding figurative language, and comprehending complex sentences. Children with CAPD may struggle with these more abstract aspects of auditory comprehension. The exact cause of CAPD is not fully understood, but it is believed to involve a dysfunction in the neural processing of auditory signals within the central nervous system. This can be due to developmental delays, neurological conditions, or other factors that affect the auditory pathways or the brain's processing centers. Diagnosis of CAPD typically involves a series of specialized auditory tests conducted by an audiologist. These tests are designed to assess various aspects of auditory processing and identify specific areas of difficulty. Treatment often includes auditory training, environmental modifications, and strategies to improve listening skills and communication. Collaboration with educators and speech-language therapists is also crucial to support children with CAPD in the classroom and in social situations.

Match each Nobel Laureate scientist with their appropriate discovery in neurobiology and behavior: -_____ intricate details of the structure of the nervous system


A) Pavlov
B) Golgi and Cajal
C) von Bekesy
D) Sperry, Hubel, and Weissel
E) Neher and Sakmann
F) Carlson, Greenard, and Kandel
G) O'Keefe, Moser and Moser.

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