Exam 2: The Biological Perspective

Joella was rollerblading when a cat jumped right in front of her, causing her to trip and fall. When she fell, she partially landed on the front side of her head near her forehead. Shortly afterward, Joella exhibited symptoms similar to that of Phineas Gage. Which lobe would have been most affected by this fall?

In the peripheral nervous system, ________ carry messages from the senses to the central nervous system.

The tiny space between the axon terminal and the dendrites of another neuron is called the __________.

Which of the following is NOT true of all neurotransmitters?

If you were to develop a rare condition in which you were not able to remember to be afraid of certain situations, animals, or events, which part of the brain would most likely be damaged?

If you are shot in the head and there is damage to the medulla this can seriously impair your ability to

The left and right cerebral hemispheres are connected by the:

Jessica has suffered a severe blow to the back of her head when she was thrown from her horse. Subsequently, her occipital lobe has been injured. Which of her senses has the highest chance of being affected?

The hypothalamus does NOT control:

Dendrite is to axon as:

Damage to the ________ would result in an inability to identify and comprehend what is seen through the eyes.

A neuroanatomist destroyed a dog's reticular formation to determine its function. Of the following, which is the most likely result? The dog:

The part of the brain that receives sensations of touch, balance, bodily position, and oversees spatial abilities is the __________.

A brain-imaging method using radio pulses and magnetic fields of the body to produce detailed images of the brain is called ________.

Marta was in an automobile accident and suffered an injury to her brain, resulting in paralysis of her left arm. What part of Marta's brain was injured?

________ receive messages from other neurons and ________ send messages to other neurons.

Because they have similar chemical structures, morphine and heroin are able to lock into receptor sites for ________.

Hormones are ________.

The ___________ gland produces the hormone which regulates the body's rate of metabolism.

Since Jessica suffered a head injury in a car accident 3 months ago, she has not experienced dreams as she had in the past. She used to dream vivid, active dreams. Which part of her brain was most likely affected during the car accident, which is related to her problem dreaming?