1. The body of the cell that carries out the life-sustaining functions of the neuron and contains its nucleus is called the _____
a. soma.
b. dendrite.
c. axon.
d. bud.
2. The function of the neuron’s axon is to _____
a. carry messages to other cells.
b. regulate the neuron’s life processes.
c. receive messages from neighboring neurons.
d. insulate against leakage of electrical impulses.
3. The left hemisphere controls movement on the _____ side of the body and handles most _____ functions.
a. left; motor
b. right; language
c. right; auditory
d. left; visual-spatial
4. Which of the following represents an example of how damage to right hemisphere language areas might affect your language functions?
a. You might not understand the causal link between “I fell down” and “My knee hurts.”
b. You might not be able to speak.
c. You might not understand any language.
d. You might not be able to read out loud.
