Question 1

Which of the following are tiny sacs in a synaptic knob that release chemicals into the synapse?

Accepted Answer

A)  synaptic vesicles 
B)  synaptic nodes 
C)  terminal buttons 
D)  synaptic gaps 
A)  synaptic vesicles 
B)  synaptic nodes 
C)  terminal buttons 
D)  synaptic gaps

Question 2

As she walks out of the living room, Gloriann turns out the light. In this example, Gloriann's __________ is active.

Accepted Answer

A)  sympathetic nervous system 
B)  parasympathetic nervous system 
C)  autonomic nervous system 
D)  somatic nervous system 
A)  sympathetic nervous system 
B)  parasympathetic nervous system 
C)  autonomic nervous system 
D)  somatic nervous system

Question 3

Which endocrine gland controls all of the other endocrine glands?

Accepted Answer

A)  thyroid 
B)  adrenal 
C)  thymus 
D)  pituitary 
A)  thyroid 
B)  adrenal 
C)  thymus 
D)  pituitary

Question 4

A synapse is like a locked door that only certain neurotransmitter keys can unlock.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which part of the neuron is responsible for maintaining the life of the cell?

Accepted Answer

A)  axon 
B)  soma 
C)  dendrite 
D)  cell membrane 
A)  axon 
B)  soma 
C)  dendrite 
D)  cell membrane

Question 6

This is also referred to as word deafness, and ability to hear normally while not understanding spoken language.

Accepted Answer

A)  Broca's aphasia 
B)  auditory aphasia 
C)  Wernicke's aphasia 
D)  lateralization 
A)  Broca's aphasia 
B)  auditory aphasia 
C)  Wernicke's aphasia 
D)  lateralization

Question 7

Which statement is untrue about the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?

Accepted Answer

A)  The PNS consists of the brain and spinal cord. 
B)  The PNS consists of the nerves and neurons not in the central nervous system (CNS). 
C)  The PNS allows the brain and spinal cord to coordinate with sensory systems. 
D)  The PNS allows the brain and spinal cord to coordinate with muscles and glands in the body. 
A)  The PNS consists of the brain and spinal cord. 
B)  The PNS consists of the nerves and neurons not in the central nervous system (CNS). 
C)  The PNS allows the brain and spinal cord to coordinate with sensory systems. 
D)  The PNS allows the brain and spinal cord to coordinate with muscles and glands in the body.

Question 8

Jamal goes to an endocrinologist to find out why he is having difficulty with the calcium levels in his blood. After the testing is completed, which of the following glands is the doctor most likely to diagnose with a problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenal 
B)  pituitary 
C)  parathyroid 
D)  thyroid 
A)  adrenal 
B)  pituitary 
C)  parathyroid 
D)  thyroid

Question 9

"All or none" is the principle stating that __________

Accepted Answer

A)  a neuron either fires or does not fire. 
B)  a neuron fires at full strength or not at all. 
C)  all the dendrites must be receiving messages telling the neuron to fire or it will not fire at all. 
D)  all somas must be receiving messages telling the neuron to fire or it will not fire at all. 
A)  a neuron either fires or does not fire. 
B)  a neuron fires at full strength or not at all. 
C)  all the dendrites must be receiving messages telling the neuron to fire or it will not fire at all. 
D)  all somas must be receiving messages telling the neuron to fire or it will not fire at all.

Question 10

The cortex is divided into two sections referred to as__________

Accepted Answer

A)  cerebral hemispheres. 
B)  cerebellums. 
C)  corpus callosums. 
D)  neurotransmitters. 
A)  cerebral hemispheres. 
B)  cerebellums. 
C)  corpus callosums. 
D)  neurotransmitters.

Question 11

Which of the following is a brain-imaging method in which radioactive tracers are injected into the subject and a computer compiles an image of brain activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  electroencephalography (EEG) 
B)  computerized axial tomography (CT) 
C)  positron-emission tomography (PET) 
D)  functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) 
A)  electroencephalography (EEG) 
B)  computerized axial tomography (CT) 
C)  positron-emission tomography (PET) 
D)  functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)

Question 12

Mary suffered a head injury in a car accident last week. Since that time she is able to speak fluently but uses the wrong words when expressing herself. Mary may be exhibiting __________ aphasia.

Accepted Answer

A)  Broca's 
B)  Gall's 
C)  Wernicke's 
D)  Korsakoff's 
A)  Broca's 
B)  Gall's 
C)  Wernicke's 
D)  Korsakoff's

Question 13

The __________ transmits messages between the brain and the peripheral nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A)  spinal cord 
B)  medulla 
C)  pons 
D)  corpus callosum 
A)  spinal cord 
B)  medulla 
C)  pons 
D)  corpus callosum

Question 14

George and Kathy are searching for the location of a sound. Based on studies of adult brains, we can say that __________

Accepted Answer

A)  George and Kathy are likely to be using different areas of the brain during this task . 
B)  George and Kathy are likely to be using the same areas of the brain during this task . 
C)  George is likely to be using more of his brain for this task than is Kathy . 
D)  Kathy is likely to be using more of her brain for this task than is George. 
A)  George and Kathy are likely to be using different areas of the brain during this task . 
B)  George and Kathy are likely to be using the same areas of the brain during this task . 
C)  George is likely to be using more of his brain for this task than is Kathy . 
D)  Kathy is likely to be using more of her brain for this task than is George.

Question 15

The structures of the limbic system play an important role in __________ and __________

Accepted Answer

A)  heart rate; breathing. 
B)  breathing; decision making. 
C)  memory; emotion. 
D)  spatial tasks; sequential tasks. 
A)  heart rate; breathing. 
B)  breathing; decision making. 
C)  memory; emotion. 
D)  spatial tasks; sequential tasks.

Question 16

The state during which a neuron contains more negatively charged ions inside the cell than outside the cell and is not firing is referred to as the__________

Accepted Answer

A)  action potential. 
B)  quiet potential. 
C)  synaptic potential. 
D)  resting potential. 
A)  action potential. 
B)  quiet potential. 
C)  synaptic potential. 
D)  resting potential.

Question 17

The part of a neuron that contains the nucleus and keeps the entire cell alive and functioning is the __________

Accepted Answer

A)  axon. 
B)  cell membrane. 
C)  dendrite. 
D)  soma. 
A)  axon. 
B)  cell membrane. 
C)  dendrite. 
D)  soma.

Question 18

While some axons are short - only thousandths of an inch long - others can be up to __________ in length.

Accepted Answer

A)  one foot 
B)  one meter 
C)  six feet 
D)  one mile 
A)  one foot 
B)  one meter 
C)  six feet 
D)  one mile

Question 19

Which neurotransmitter is associated with sleep, mood, and appetite?

Accepted Answer

A)  GABA 
B)  serotonin 
C)  dopamine 
D)  acetylcholine 
A)  GABA 
B)  serotonin 
C)  dopamine 
D)  acetylcholine

Question 20

The limbic system is made up of the medulla, pons, and cerebellum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following are tiny sacs in a synaptic knob that release chemicals into the synapse?

As she walks out of the living room, Gloriann turns out the light. In this example, Gloriann's __________ is active.

Which endocrine gland controls all of the other endocrine glands?

A synapse is like a locked door that only certain neurotransmitter keys can unlock.

Which part of the neuron is responsible for maintaining the life of the cell?

This is also referred to as word deafness, and ability to hear normally while not understanding spoken language.

Which statement is untrue about the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?

Jamal goes to an endocrinologist to find out why he is having difficulty with the calcium levels in his blood. After the testing is completed, which of the following glands is the doctor most likely to diagnose with a problem?

"All or none" is the principle stating that __________

The cortex is divided into two sections referred to as__________

Which of the following is a brain-imaging method in which radioactive tracers are injected into the subject and a computer compiles an image of brain activity?

Mary suffered a head injury in a car accident last week. Since that time she is able to speak fluently but uses the wrong words when expressing herself. Mary may be exhibiting __________ aphasia.

The __________ transmits messages between the brain and the peripheral nervous system.

George and Kathy are searching for the location of a sound. Based on studies of adult brains, we can say that __________

The structures of the limbic system play an important role in and

The state during which a neuron contains more negatively charged ions inside the cell than outside the cell and is not firing is referred to as the__________

The part of a neuron that contains the nucleus and keeps the entire cell alive and functioning is the __________

While some axons are short - only thousandths of an inch long - others can be up to __________ in length.

Which neurotransmitter is associated with sleep, mood, and appetite?

The limbic system is made up of the medulla, pons, and cerebellum.

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Which of the following are tiny sacs in a synaptic knob that release chemicals into the synapse?

As she walks out of the living room, Gloriann turns out the light. In this example, Gloriann's __________ is active.

Which endocrine gland controls all of the other endocrine glands?

A synapse is like a locked door that only certain neurotransmitter keys can unlock.

Which part of the neuron is responsible for maintaining the life of the cell?

This is also referred to as word deafness, and ability to hear normally while not understanding spoken language.

Which statement is untrue about the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?

Jamal goes to an endocrinologist to find out why he is having difficulty with the calcium levels in his blood. After the testing is completed, which of the following glands is the doctor most likely to diagnose with a problem?

"All or none" is the principle stating that __________

The cortex is divided into two sections referred to as__________

Which of the following is a brain-imaging method in which radioactive tracers are injected into the subject and a computer compiles an image of brain activity?

Mary suffered a head injury in a car accident last week. Since that time she is able to speak fluently but uses the wrong words when expressing herself. Mary may be exhibiting __________ aphasia.

The __________ transmits messages between the brain and the peripheral nervous system.

George and Kathy are searching for the location of a sound. Based on studies of adult brains, we can say that __________

The structures of the limbic system play an important role in __________ and __________

The state during which a neuron contains more negatively charged ions inside the cell than outside the cell and is not firing is referred to as the__________

The part of a neuron that contains the nucleus and keeps the entire cell alive and functioning is the __________

While some axons are short - only thousandths of an inch long - others can be up to __________ in length.

Which neurotransmitter is associated with sleep, mood, and appetite?

The limbic system is made up of the medulla, pons, and cerebellum.

Introduction to Psychology

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Child Development

Adolescence and Adulthood

Motivation and Emotion

Human Sexuality and Gender

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Personality Theory and Assessment

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Social Psychology

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The structures of the limbic system play an important role in and