Exam 2: Biology and Behavior

The long bundle of neurons that carries messages to and from the body to the brain and is responsible for very fast, lifesaving reflexes is called the __________

__________ are holes in the surface of the dendrites or certain cells of the muscles and glands that are shaped to fit only certain neurotransmitters.

The __________, located on the top of the kidneys, secrete(s) hormones that regulate salt intake, control stress reactions, and provide a secondary source of sex hormones affecting the sexual changes that occur during adolescence.

The tiny space between the axon terminal of one neuron and the dendrites of the next neuron is called the __________

Name two hormones that are of particular interest to psychologists and state which gland they are related to and some of the tasks that these hormones perform.

This is the main excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain.

Jason carries the genes for a rare genetic disorder, but does not have any symptoms of the disease. In this case, we can say that the disease is part of Jason's __________

If one wanted to estimate their risk of having a child with a genetic disorder or of developing an inherited disorder themselves, they would want to consult with a __________

Glial cells provide structure for neurons.

Involuntary muscles are controlled by the __________ nervous system.

Temperature, pressure, touch, and pain are all registered in the parietal lobes of the cerebrum.

Tim is overweight. His physician has decided to test him to see if there is a problem with the regulation of his metabolism. Which endocrine gland will be the focus of diagnostic testing?

The cerebral cortex is severed in individuals who are considered to have a "split brain" after a surgery to stop epileptic seizures.

PET scans, CT scans, and MRIs are three different neuroimaging techniques for getting the same information about the functions and structures of a person's brain.

Which of the following regions contains the primary visual cortex?

The medulla is responsible for people's ability to selectively attend to certain kinds of information in their surroundings.

The autonomic nervous system has two divisions called the __________ and the __________

Research suggests that the amount of __________ in the cerebrum is positively correlated with intelligence in humans.

Which of the following is not an adult-onset genetic disorder?

Which of the following brain structures is located near the hippocampus and is responsible for fear responses and memory of fear?