The outer layer of the cerebrum, responsible for higher mental functions and composed of gray matter, is called the:

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The outer layer of the cerebrum, responsible for higher mental functions and composed of gray matter, is called the:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The cerebral cortex (gray matter) manages higher functions. Medulla is inner white matter, nucleus is cell cluster.

Question 2 of 5

The primary auditory cortex, responsible for processing auditory information, is found in the:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The primary auditory cortex in the temporal lobe processes sound.

Question 3 of 5

The pons is involved in:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The pons (brainstem) regulates sleep and arousal via the reticular formation.

Question 4 of 5

The point of connection between the ventral and dorsal roots is known as the:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The spinal nerve forms where dorsal (sensory) and ventral (motor) roots merge.

Question 5 of 5

The primary effect of cocaine on the nervous system is that cocaine blocks the re-uptake of:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Cocaine blocks monoamine reuptake (dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin), increasing synaptic levels. 'Transamines' is a typo, catecholamine is a monoamine subset, and monoamine oxidase degrades them.

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