Exam 2: The Biological Perspective

Endocrine glands ________.

Which of the following insulates and protects a neuron's axon, as well as helps to speed along electrical impulses?

The thyroid and pituitary glands are part of our _________ system.

Maria often sleeps soundly and rarely awakens to any outside noise. However, the cries of Maria's baby can awaken her immediately. What part of the brain is responsible for this reaction?

How is acetylcholine removed from the synapse?

Corey was in an automobile accident that resulted in an injury to her brain. She now has difficulty with her hearing and her memory. The part of her brain most likely injured was her __________.

An emergency room physician must treat a patient who has recently eaten a can of tainted mushrooms. Suspecting botulism, the physician must treat the woman in order to:

The nervous system called the "fight or flight" system is the _______ system.

Cell membranes are semipermeable.

The nervous system is defined as________.

After being bitten by a black widow spider, Jean starts to convulse. This is a result of ________.

The charge that a neuron at rest maintains is due to the presence of a high number of _________ charged ions inside the neuron's membrane.

Which of the following are tiny sacs in a synaptic knob that release chemicals into the synapse?

The peripheral nervous system consists of the ________ and ________ nervous systems.

A cell in the human nervous system whose primary function is to provide insulation and structure for neurons on which they may develop and work is called a(n) ________.

________ are fired when an animal performs an action or when the animal observes that same action being performed. For example, an infant will mimic the facial expressions of adults.

The two main divisions of the nervous system are the ________ and ________.

The hormone released by the pineal gland that reduces body temperature and prepares you for sleep is ________.

The limbic system is responsible for ___________.

People suffering from Alzheimer's disease have much lower levels of acetylcholine in the _________.