Exam 2: The Biological Perspective

Joe is very anxious over an upcoming exam. Consequently, his adrenal glands will probably produce ________.

Most axon terminals contain a number of tiny oval sacs called __________.

The somatosensory cortex is located in the _______ lobe of the brain.

Which part of the brain can be thought of as a major switching station that directs incoming information to the correct brain structure?

A chemical found in the synaptic vesicles which, when released, has an effect on the next cell is called a ________.

When the electric potential in a cell is in action versus a resting state, this electrical charge reversal is known as the ________.

Dr. Chapin has just finished a delicate brain operation. He turns to a group of interns and says, "She probably lost about 1000 ___________, but since she still has over 100 billion left, she should recover nicely." Dr. Chapin was most likely referring to:

The area in the back of the temporal lobe that is important in our ability to listen and in processing and understanding what others are saying is __________.

Saadat is walking to the front of the classroom in preparation for his class presentation. He notices his heart starts to beat fast, his palms are sweaty, and he has a general sense of increase in energy. According to the general adaptation syndrome, which phase of the stress response is he in?

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

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

Heroin mimics the actions of endorphins, inhibiting pain signals and creating a "high" feeling. Heroin is an example of a(n):

As Molly is walking across campus, a car swerves toward her. Her heart races and sweat breaks out as she jumps out of harm's way. This mobilization of energy is due to the action of Molly's ________ nervous system.

The part of the brain which controls hearing, does some additional processing of visual information, and is probably the site of permanent memory storage is __________.

In a recent study, researchers questioned middle-aged men about stress, diet, and lifestyle factors. They were also examined for four biological risk factors for heart disease including obesity, high blood sugar, high triglycerides, and low levels of HDL. As a result of this study, which of the following were strongly linked to the four biological risk factors?

Which of the following is NOT one of the three distinct parts of the brain?

GABA functions as _________.

The medulla, pons, and cerebellum are all part of the:

According to Selye, some people may develop illnesses such as high blood pressure or a weakened immune system during the ________ stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

When the teacher was handing out this test, you noticed that your respiration rate and heartbeat increased, your palms got sweaty, and your hand shook a little. Your pretest behaviors were triggered by the ________. Upon completion of the exam, your body returned to its normal state by way of the ________.