Exam 2: The Biological Perspective

Motor neurons carry messages from special receptors in the skin, from muscles, and from sense organs to the spinal cord.

A person in the ________ stage of the general adaptation syndrome may feel better, even though he or she continues to secrete hormones to help the body fight a stressor.

Every deliberate action you make, such as pedaling a bike, walking, scratching, or smelling a flower, involves neurons in the ______ nervous system.

Which of the following statements best encapsulates the relationship between stress and physical illness according to psychoneuroimmunologists?

The two major divisions of the central nervous system are:

An individual with a "split brain":

Robert's mother is usually meticulous in her presentation. When picking her up for a family dinner, he noticed that her makeup was only applied to the right side of her face. Her hair was also brushed on the right side, but on the left it was matted and uncombed. He immediately took her to the hospital after she was unaware of any problems. She was diagnosed with ________, which is evidenced by damage to the association areas of the right hemisphere.

Incoming sensory messages are made sense of in ________.

If the pancreas secretes too little insulin, the result is diabetes.

The pituitary gland is controlled by the:

The peripheral nervous system consists of ________.

Alice is typing her term paper in the computer lab. Although a class is going on just a few feet away, she does not seem to notice. Which part of the brain allows Alice to focus on her typing and ignore the distractions that surround her?

List three main parts of the human neuron and explain the role each plays in the transmission of neural communication.

The field of ________ studies the effects of psychological factors such as stress, emotions, thinking, and behavior on the immune system.

Sara has been experiencing a serious memory problem. An interdisciplinary team has ruled out a range of causes and believes that a neurotransmitter is involved. Which neurotransmitter is most likely involved in this problem?

Which of the following is NOT a part of the endocrine system?

Which hemisphere of the cerebral cortex is dominant in spatial tasks and concept formation?

Which part of the nervous system takes the information received from the senses, makes sense out of it, makes decisions, and sends commands out to the muscles and the rest of the body?

Which of the following neurotransmitters is known for its role in schizophrenia and Parkinson's disease?

The part of the brain which controls breathing, heartbeat, and posture is the