Brain Functions

Electroencephalogram

1. The frequency of: alpha waves is ________, delta waves _______,theta waves _______, and beta waves_________.
2. Alpha waves are present during_________; delta waves arepresent during ________, beta waves are present during ________,and theta waves are present during

Sleep

1. The deepest stage of non-REM sleep is __________. REM sleep isalso called _________. The EEG of REM is similar to the _________.The lightest sleep stage is _________. The ‘sleep chemical’ is_________. Sleep is triggered by the ________ and inhibited by the________

Memory

1. A neuronal synapses that create memories are called _________.Memories that last for a life-time are called _________ andmemories that fade after a few hours are called ________. Damage tothe cerebrum may cause _________ which is the loss of long-termmemory.   The inability to recall previous memories iscalled _________ and the inability to form new memories is called_______. The ________ is necessary to create long-termmemories.

Language

1. The muscles used for speaking are controlled by _________. Themeaning of words is processed by the _________. The ability tounderstand emotions in speech is controlled by ________ and theability to convey emotions in speech is controlled by ________.Symptoms of fluent aphasia are ________; this is caused by_________. Symptoms of nonfluent aphasia are _________; this causedby _________

Autonomic Nervous System

1. Overview
   1. The ANS is the motor division for the control of __________.This system uses ________ pathway to its targets. The preganglionicneuron releases ___________ and the postganglionic neuron releases________. The preganglionic neuron is__________(myelinated/unmyelinated) and the postganglionic neuronis ________ (myelineated/unmyelinated).
      
2. Parasympathetic and Sympathetic Division
   1. The preganglionic neurons travel through ____________. Mostparasympathetic neurons travel through the ________ nerve. Thesympathetic division uses ___________ spinal nerves.
   2. Although most organ receive dual innervations, some organs areonly innervated by the ___________ division.
   3. The sympathetic division is controlled by the ____________ andthe parasympathetic division is controlled by the ___________.
3. Effects
   1. The effects of parasympathetic and sympathetic activity on thefollowing organs are
      1. Pupil diameter: S___________; P_________
      2. Heart rate: S___________; P_________
      3. Bronchiole: S___________; P_________
      4. Digestive tract: S___________; P_________
      5. Blood vessels: S___________; P_________
      6. Urine production: S___________; P_________
      7. Erection: S___________; P_________
      8. ejaculation: S___________; P_________