Exam 2: Biology and Behaviour

Neurotransmitter substances can have either of two effects:

Which lobes are involved primarily with the reception and interpretation of auditory information?

What is the primary role of the thalamus?

What are the primary functions of the cerebellum?

As a consequence of damage to the left motor cortex, one might expect to have

Which structure of the limbic system is associated with the representation of special "maps" of our environment?

The cerebral cortex is often referred to as the grey matter because of its colour. The area just below the cortex is often called white matter because of its colour. This area is white because

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

Laura has been involved in a serious accident; as a result she cannot form new memories about people or concepts. Which of the following areas was most likely damaged?

The hypothalamus is responsible for the physiological sensations that accompany strong emotions.

As a result of a brain injury, Marc has great difficulty producing any speech sounds. He speaks very slowly, with great effort, and his words are poorly articulated. He has suffered damage to

Linda can sleep through a thunderstorm but wakes up at the slightest cry of her baby, thanks to her

For most people, which is a specialization of the right hemisphere?

All of our thoughts, feelings, and behaviour can be traced to the activity of the

If we are using either the CT scan or MRI, we will produce

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

Which of the following is not a gland in the endocrine system?

Releasing hormones that prepare the body for emergencies is the task of the

Which of the following systems lowers blood pressure, slows heart rate, and diverts blood away from skeletal muscles?

Rodney has had severe damage to his right, primary visual cortex. As a result, he is probably almost blind in his right eye.