Understanding the Role of the Brain (VCE SSCE Psychology): Quizzes
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Approximately how many neurons make up the human brain?
Approximately how many neurons make up the human brain?
100 billion
Which structure circulates between the meninges to cushion the brain?
Which structure circulates between the meninges to cushion the brain?
Cerebrospinal fluid
What did Galen observe about gladiators that supported the brain hypothesis?
What did Galen observe about gladiators that supported the brain hypothesis?
Head injuries affected behaviour
Who was among the first to identify mental processes as being housed in the brain?
Who was among the first to identify mental processes as being housed in the brain?
Alcmaeon
Through which structure did Descartes believe the mind and body interacted?
Through which structure did Descartes believe the mind and body interacted?
Pineal gland
What did phrenology claim to determine by studying skull shape?
What did phrenology claim to determine by studying skull shape?
Mental faculties & character traits
What is equipotentiality in brain function?
What is equipotentiality in brain function?
Healthy areas take over injured functions
What did Wilder Penfield create using electrical stimulation over 20 years?
What did Wilder Penfield create using electrical stimulation over 20 years?
Brain maps linking areas & functions
What does fMRI measure to show brain activity?
What does fMRI measure to show brain activity?
Oxygen consumption
What advantage does fMRI have over PET scanning?
What advantage does fMRI have over PET scanning?
No radioactive tracer needed