Exam 2: The Biological Perspective

Which one of the following is NOT a function of glial cells?

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

Neurons whose primary purpose is to carry messages from the spinal cord or the brain to the muscles and glands are called __________.

One evening Rory was walking to the dorm from the gym when she was stopped by two men who demanded her money. Since she was a good athlete, Rory decided to make a run for it. Pretending to open her purse, she suddenly turned and dashed off. Although pursued, Rory outran her assailants. During this incident, which part of Rory's nervous system was most directly responsible for her successful escape?

Which part of the neuron carries messages to other cells?

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) __________.

Aaradhya was in an automobile accident that resulted in an injury to her brain. Her sense of touch has been affected. Which part of the brain is the most likely site of the damage?

What is the term used to describe the rounded areas on the ends of the axon?

The part of the brain responsible for emotional behavior and regulating the nervous system in times of stress is the __________.

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

"Split-brain" patients are patients who have had __________.

The part of the brain most people think of when they talk about the brain is the __________.

The sex glands, which secrete hormones that regulate sexual development and behavior as well as reproduction, are called __________.

__________ has been dubbed the "love hormone" because of its role in bonding and affection between people.

The cell that underlies the activity of the entire nervous system is the __________.

Zachary's mother is usually meticulous in her presentation. When picking her up for a family dinner, he noticed that her makeup was only applied to the right side of her face. Her hair was also brushed on the right side, but on the left it was matted and uncombed. He immediately took her to the hospital as it was clear that she was unaware of any problems. She was diagnosed with __________, which is evidenced by damage to the association areas of the right hemisphere.

The parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions make up the __________.

The cortex "wrinkles" as a result of fluid filling the brain over the lifespan.

The occipital lobes contain the visual cortex, where visual signals are processed.

Khalif is in the hospital and is about to undergo a brain-imaging process that involves placing him inside a magnetic field so that a computer can create three-dimensional images of his brain. What procedure is he about to undergo?