Question 1

Which lobes are involved in the interpretation of bodily sensations?

Accepted Answer

A)  posterior 
B)  anterior 
C)  parietal 
D)  temporal 
A)  posterior 
B)  anterior 
C)  parietal 
D)  temporal

Question 2

Which part of the brain would be most likely to lead to death if severely injured?

Accepted Answer

A)  medulla 
B)  cerebellum 
C)  hippocampus 
D)  amygdala 
A)  medulla 
B)  cerebellum 
C)  hippocampus 
D)  amygdala

Question 3

Which of the following provides a 3-D picture of the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  positron emission tomography (PET) 
B)  intrabrain electrical recordings 
C)  magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) 
D)  transcranial magnetic stimulation 
A)  positron emission tomography (PET) 
B)  intrabrain electrical recordings 
C)  magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) 
D)  transcranial magnetic stimulation

Question 4

In the lock-and-key analogy for neurotransmitters, the lock refers to the ________, whereas the key refers to the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  dendrite receptors; shape of the neurotransmitter 
B)  shape of the neurotransmitter; dendrite receptors 
C)  axon receptors; shape of the neurotransmitter 
D)  vesicles inside the axon; dendrite receptors 
A)  dendrite receptors; shape of the neurotransmitter 
B)  shape of the neurotransmitter; dendrite receptors 
C)  axon receptors; shape of the neurotransmitter 
D)  vesicles inside the axon; dendrite receptors

Question 5

Which of these are the rare, immature cells that can grow and develop into any other kind of cell?

Accepted Answer

A)  stem cells 
B)  dendrites 
C)  axons 
D)  neurogenic cells 
A)  stem cells 
B)  dendrites 
C)  axons 
D)  neurogenic cells

Question 6

Diagram a neuron with its major parts, and describe the functions of each part. Note: Artistic ability will not be graded; accuracy will be.

Accepted Answer

A neuron consists of several major parts

Question 7

What are the different types of neurotransmitters, and how do they affect our behavior? What consequences do neurotransmitter imbalances have for behavior?

Accepted Answer

Neurotransmitters are chemical messenger

Question 8

How do hormones work? How are they different from neurotransmitters? Provide some examples of hormones, and discuss how they affect behavior.

Accepted Answer

Hormones are chemical messengers that ar

Question 9

Describe how communication between neurons occurs. Provide a diagram of this process. What determines whether or not this communication happens?

Accepted Answer

Communication between neurons occurs thr

Question 10

The basic microscopic cells that comprise your nervous system are the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  neurons 
B)  neurotransmitters 
C)  synapses 
D)  myelin 
A)  neurons 
B)  neurotransmitters 
C)  synapses 
D)  myelin

Question 11

Describe the main functions and location of the cerebellum, pons, medulla, and reticular formation.

Accepted Answer

The cerebellum is located at the back of

Question 12

Stem cells have been used to replenish devastated cells and have helped individuals with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  autism 
B)  intellectual disability 
C)  Parkinson's 
D)  schizophrenia 
A)  autism 
B)  intellectual disability 
C)  Parkinson's 
D)  schizophrenia

Question 13

What part of the brain is likely to not be working correctly if an individual is blind, but their eyes that are not damaged in any way?

Accepted Answer

A)  frontal lobes 
B)  parietal lobes 
C)  temporal lobes 
D)  occipital lobes 
A)  frontal lobes 
B)  parietal lobes 
C)  temporal lobes 
D)  occipital lobes

Question 14

A synapse is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  gap between the brain and the skull that contains cerebrospinal fluid and is frequently impinged upon when a concussion occurs 
B)  tiny opening between the axon tip of one neuron and the dendrite or soma of the receiving neuron 
C)  vesicle that contains neurotransmitters and hormones, and can release one or both depending on the cell 
D)  place where neurotransmitters exchange ionic molecules in both an active and passive process 
A)  gap between the brain and the skull that contains cerebrospinal fluid and is frequently impinged upon when a concussion occurs 
B)  tiny opening between the axon tip of one neuron and the dendrite or soma of the receiving neuron 
C)  vesicle that contains neurotransmitters and hormones, and can release one or both depending on the cell 
D)  place where neurotransmitters exchange ionic molecules in both an active and passive process

Question 15

What part of the brain receives information from the eyes and relays the information to the visual cortex?

Accepted Answer

A)  medulla 
B)  cerebral cortex 
C)  reticular formation 
D)  thalamus 
A)  medulla 
B)  cerebral cortex 
C)  reticular formation 
D)  thalamus

Question 16

Discuss the difference between neurogenesis, neuroplasticity, and the regeneration of neurons.

Accepted Answer

Neurogenesis, neuroplasticity, and the r

Question 17

Which of the following is the most accurate statement about neurotransmitters?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are chemicals that cross the synaptic gap between neurons. 
B)  They are surrounded by a myelin sheath that protects them. 
C)  They can only deliver excitatory messages to other neurons. 
D)  They can only deliver inhibitory messages to other neurons. 
A)  They are chemicals that cross the synaptic gap between neurons. 
B)  They are surrounded by a myelin sheath that protects them. 
C)  They can only deliver excitatory messages to other neurons. 
D)  They can only deliver inhibitory messages to other neurons.

Question 18

The part of the neuron that receives information from other neurons is called ________, and the part of the neuron that carries the information away toward other neurons is called the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  soma; axon 
B)  dendrite; axon 
C)  axon; dendrite 
D)  dendrite; soma 
A)  soma; axon 
B)  dendrite; axon 
C)  axon; dendrite 
D)  dendrite; soma

Question 19

A substance that binds to receptors and mimics or enhances the effect of neurotransmitters is called an ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  agonist 
B)  antagonist 
C)  excitatory modulator 
D)  inhibitory modulator 
A)  agonist 
B)  antagonist 
C)  excitatory modulator 
D)  inhibitory modulator

Which lobes are involved in the interpretation of bodily sensations?

Which part of the brain would be most likely to lead to death if severely injured?

Which of the following provides a 3-D picture of the brain?

In the lock-and-key analogy for neurotransmitters, the lock refers to the , whereas the key refers to the .

Which of these are the rare, immature cells that can grow and develop into any other kind of cell?

Diagram a neuron with its major parts, and describe the functions of each part. Note: Artistic ability will not be graded; accuracy will be.

What are the different types of neurotransmitters, and how do they affect our behavior? What consequences do neurotransmitter imbalances have for behavior?

How do hormones work? How are they different from neurotransmitters? Provide some examples of hormones, and discuss how they affect behavior.

Describe how communication between neurons occurs. Provide a diagram of this process. What determines whether or not this communication happens?

The basic microscopic cells that comprise your nervous system are the ________.

Describe the main functions and location of the cerebellum, pons, medulla, and reticular formation.

Stem cells have been used to replenish devastated cells and have helped individuals with ________.

What part of the brain is likely to not be working correctly if an individual is blind, but their eyes that are not damaged in any way?

A synapse is the ________.

What part of the brain receives information from the eyes and relays the information to the visual cortex?

Discuss the difference between neurogenesis, neuroplasticity, and the regeneration of neurons.

Which of the following is the most accurate statement about neurotransmitters?

The part of the neuron that receives information from other neurons is called , and the part of the neuron that carries the information away toward other neurons is called the .

A substance that binds to receptors and mimics or enhances the effect of neurotransmitters is called an ________.

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Which lobes are involved in the interpretation of bodily sensations?

Which part of the brain would be most likely to lead to death if severely injured?

Which of the following provides a 3-D picture of the brain?

In the lock-and-key analogy for neurotransmitters, the lock refers to the ________, whereas the key refers to the ________.

Which of these are the rare, immature cells that can grow and develop into any other kind of cell?

Diagram a neuron with its major parts, and describe the functions of each part. Note: Artistic ability will not be graded; accuracy will be.

What are the different types of neurotransmitters, and how do they affect our behavior? What consequences do neurotransmitter imbalances have for behavior?

How do hormones work? How are they different from neurotransmitters? Provide some examples of hormones, and discuss how they affect behavior.

Describe how communication between neurons occurs. Provide a diagram of this process. What determines whether or not this communication happens?

The basic microscopic cells that comprise your nervous system are the ________.

Describe the main functions and location of the cerebellum, pons, medulla, and reticular formation.

Stem cells have been used to replenish devastated cells and have helped individuals with ________.

What part of the brain is likely to not be working correctly if an individual is blind, but their eyes that are not damaged in any way?

A synapse is the ________.

What part of the brain receives information from the eyes and relays the information to the visual cortex?

Discuss the difference between neurogenesis, neuroplasticity, and the regeneration of neurons.

Which of the following is the most accurate statement about neurotransmitters?

The part of the neuron that receives information from other neurons is called ________, and the part of the neuron that carries the information away toward other neurons is called the ________.

A substance that binds to receptors and mimics or enhances the effect of neurotransmitters is called an ________.

The Science of Psychology

Stress, Coping, and Health Psychology

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Language, and Intelligence

Life Span Development

Sex, Gender, and Sexuality

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

Psychological Disorders

Therapy

Social Psychology

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In the lock-and-key analogy for neurotransmitters, the lock refers to the , whereas the key refers to the .

The part of the neuron that receives information from other neurons is called , and the part of the neuron that carries the information away toward other neurons is called the .