Exam 2: The Biological Perspective

What are the symptoms of Wernicke's aphasia?

During action potential, the electrical charge inside the neuron is __________ the electrical charge outside the neuron.

The autonomic nervous system is made up of what two systems?

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

The action potential causes neurotransmitters to be released into the __________.

Dendrite is to axon as __________.

Endorphins __________.

The structure in the center of the forebrain that relays sensory information is called the __________.

The brain is connected to the rest of the body via the __________.

A nerve impulse from one neuron affects the activity of a neighboring neuron at a point of interaction called the __________.

Glial cells provide structure for neurons.

The neurons of the sensory pathway contain __________.

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

After Jayla suffers a head injury, she reports that she is unable to see, although her eyes are uninjured. A doctor would suspect an injury in Jayla's __________ lobe.

What is the difference between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems?

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

As you take notes, your heart beats at a normal rate. Your breathing is normal and your stomach slowly digests your earlier meal. What part of the peripheral nervous system is currently in action?

Explain the difference between the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS).

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

Margot 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 Margot's brain most likely injured was her __________ lobe.