Exam 2: Biology and Behaviour

If an individual becomes blind due to injury or disease, what change will accompany learning to read using Braille?

Research suggests that the left hemisphere of the brain in most people handles all of the following, except

The amygdala and the hippocampus are two structures that are part of the

If Perry is blindfolded, he cannot distinguish between smooth sandpaper and rough sandpaper with his left hand. He has sustained damage in his

The right hemisphere controls singing and musical ability in most untrained musicians.

What are the crucial functions handled by the brainstem?

Phineas Gage changed from a polite, dependable, well-liked railroad foreman to a rude and impulsive person who could no longer plan realistically for the future. In a railroad construction accident, Gage had seriously damaged his

The interaction between a neurotransmitter and a receptor is controlled by their mutual ________ on each other.

Some recent research has suggested that the cerebellum is involved in cognitive and social functions.

The temporal lobes are important for

What are the main functions of the left hemisphere?

Plasticity of the brain increases with age.

The site in the cerebral cortex where hearing registers is

After this test is over, you plan to go relax and let your parasympathetic nervous system activity ________ and your sympathetic nervous system activity ________.

Describe the major roles of the pituitary gland

The bridge-like structure at the top of the medulla is called the

The sudden reversal of the electrical potential within a neuron is called

Briefly describe recent understanding about the brain's ability to recover from brain damage.

When a neuron fires, neurotransmitters are released from the synaptic vesicles in the ________ into the synaptic cleft.

The part of the neuron that transmits signals to another neuron is called the