1.Identify
the major functional regions/lobes of the cerebral cortex & and give
their general function
2. Compare the functional differences between the
autonomic and somatic nervous systems.
3. would a brain tumor that destroyed the functioning
of nerve cells in the medulla lead to death quicker than a tumor of the
same size on the cerebral cortex? Defend your answer
4.
Identify all the specific regions of Garrett’s brain that helped him recover
his balance & continue his skateboard run when he wobbled during the
half pipe competition.
5. How would you explain the fact that some serious
injuries, such as those produced by a bullet entering the abdomen, may
be relatively painless, but others, such as those involving crushing of
the skin, may produce considerable discomfort?