Exam 2: The Biological Perspective

The part of the neuron that carries outgoing messages either to another neuron or to a muscle or gland is the __________.

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

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

The notion that human language production is controlled primarily by the left cerebral cortex was first proposed by __________.

The branch of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for quick action in an emergency is the __________ division.

The branch of the autonomic nervous system that restores the body to normal functioning after arousal and is responsible for day-to-day functioning of the organs and glands is called the __________.

Small metal disks are pasted onto Ruby's scalp, and they are connected by wire to a machine that translates the electrical energy from her brain into wavy lines on a moving piece of paper. From this description, it is evident that Ruby's brain is being studied through the use of __________.

The basic message-carrying cells of the nervous system are labeled __________.

Which of the following is a brain-imaging method in which radioactive sugar is injected into the subject and a computer compiles a color-coded image of the activity of the brain?

Which neurotransmitter is associated with sleep, mood, and appetite?

Andrew has always been thin. In fact, he often seems to be able to eat whatever he wants without gaining weight. The doctor told his parents that Andrew's __________ gland is the cause of his fast metabolism.

Which component of the nervous system mobilizes the body in times of stress?

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

The autonomic nervous system is divided into two parts. These are termed the __________ nervous systems.

The area at the back of the left temporal lobe that is crucial in the ability to listen, process, and understand what others are saying is __________ area.

You have a dream in which you wake up to find that people around you are using words that make no sense. What's more, your friends don't seem to understand you when you speak. At one point in your dream, your mom tells you that you almost forgot your tree limb today. When you give her a puzzled look, she holds up your lunchbox and repeats, "You know, your tree limb." Your predicament in your dream is most like which of the following disorders?

Name three neurotransmitters and their functions.

The part of the brain that helps process hearing and give meaning to words is the __________ lobe.

When a neuron's resting potential is occurring, the neuron is __________ charged on the inside.

What part of the brain acts as a relay station for incoming sensory information?