Question 1

Excess neurotransmitters left in the synapse after an action potential _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  are absorbed back into the sending neuron 
B)  stay in the synapse waiting for the next action potential 
C)  are broken down by enzymes 
D)  both a and c 
A)  are absorbed back into the sending neuron 
B)  stay in the synapse waiting for the next action potential 
C)  are broken down by enzymes 
D)  both a and c

Question 2

The finding that some functions are recovered more easily after brain injury than others suggests

Accepted Answer

A)  the brain regions to which these functions are localized are more plastic than other regions 
B)  the brain regions to which these functions are localized have an excessive amount of dopamine 
C)  the brain regions to which these functions are localized have larger synapses between neurons 
D)  all of the above 
A)  the brain regions to which these functions are localized are more plastic than other regions 
B)  the brain regions to which these functions are localized have an excessive amount of dopamine 
C)  the brain regions to which these functions are localized have larger synapses between neurons 
D)  all of the above

Question 3

Neurotransmitters are _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  chemicals that cross the synaptic gap and bind to receptors on another neuron 
B)  excitatory chemicals that make it more likely that a neuron will fire 
C)  inhibitory chemicals that make it less likely that a neuron will fire 
D)  all of these options 
A)  chemicals that cross the synaptic gap and bind to receptors on another neuron 
B)  excitatory chemicals that make it more likely that a neuron will fire 
C)  inhibitory chemicals that make it less likely that a neuron will fire 
D)  all of these options

Question 4

Neurotransmitters are __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  released from the terminal button of a cell 
B)  responsible for electrical communication within a cell 
C)  part of the "powerhouse" of a cell 
D)  all of the above 
A)  released from the terminal button of a cell 
B)  responsible for electrical communication within a cell 
C)  part of the "powerhouse" of a cell 
D)  all of the above

Question 5

With regard to gender and the brain, research has shown that:

Accepted Answer

A)  variations between the sexes are larger than variations within each sex 
B)  variations between the sexes are smaller than variations within each sex 
C)  there are no variations within each sex 
D)  there are no variations between each sex 
A)  variations between the sexes are larger than variations within each sex 
B)  variations between the sexes are smaller than variations within each sex 
C)  there are no variations within each sex 
D)  there are no variations between each sex

Question 6

Review the findings regarding evolution of sexual selection and gender differences.

Accepted Answer

The findings regarding the evolution of

Question 7

These are the "quiet areas" of the brain that help interpret, integrate, and act on information processed in other areas of the brain.

Accepted Answer

A)  Limbic system 
B)  Projection areas 
C)  Association areas 
D)  All of these options 
A)  Limbic system 
B)  Projection areas 
C)  Association areas 
D)  All of these options

Question 8

Which of the following neurotransmitters plays a role in memory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acetylcholine 
B)  Dopamine 
C)  Norepinephrine 
D)  All of these options 
A)  Acetylcholine 
B)  Dopamine 
C)  Norepinephrine 
D)  All of these options

Question 9

The hippocampus, amygdala, thalamus, and hypothalamus are all parts of the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  brain stem 
B)  reticular formation 
C)  limbic system 
D)  neocortical unit 
A)  brain stem 
B)  reticular formation 
C)  limbic system 
D)  neocortical unit

Question 10

Tongue-curling is a dominant trait. If you can curl your tongue, this means that _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  at least one of your parents can 
B)  everyone in your family can 
C)  both your parents have recessive genes for tongue-curling 
D)  A or C 
A)  at least one of your parents can 
B)  everyone in your family can 
C)  both your parents have recessive genes for tongue-curling 
D)  A or C

Question 11

Movements that are initiated by an external stimulus and bypass input from your brain are called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  neurogenesis 
B)  neuroplasticity 
C)  reuptake 
D)  reflexes 
A)  neurogenesis 
B)  neuroplasticity 
C)  reuptake 
D)  reflexes

Question 12

The BEST definition of the myelin sheath is a _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  protein membrane that increases the electrical receptivity of axons 
B)  fatty substance that collects inside axons, slowing the rate of an action potential 
C)  fatty insulation wrapped around some axons that increases the rate at which impulse travel along the axon 
D)  protein that converts food into energy within the nucleus of a neuron 
A)  protein membrane that increases the electrical receptivity of axons 
B)  fatty substance that collects inside axons, slowing the rate of an action potential 
C)  fatty insulation wrapped around some axons that increases the rate at which impulse travel along the axon 
D)  protein that converts food into energy within the nucleus of a neuron

Question 13

The tips of the branches of the axon are called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  dendrites 
B)  terminal buttons 
C)  soma 
D)  mitochondria 
A)  dendrites 
B)  terminal buttons 
C)  soma 
D)  mitochondria

Question 14

A synapse is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the gap between the brain and the skull that contains cerebrospinal fluid 
B)  the gap between neurons 
C)  the vestibule that contains neurotransmitters 
D)  the place where neurotransmitters exchange ionic molecules 
A)  the gap between the brain and the skull that contains cerebrospinal fluid 
B)  the gap between neurons 
C)  the vestibule that contains neurotransmitters 
D)  the place where neurotransmitters exchange ionic molecules

Question 15

The study of principles − such as natural selection and genetic mutations − that help a species adapt to the environment and engage in similar behaviors is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral genetics 
B)  environmental psychology 
C)  evolutionary psychology 
D)  Darwinian psychology 
A)  behavioral genetics 
B)  environmental psychology 
C)  evolutionary psychology 
D)  Darwinian psychology

Question 16

Research shows that people who have a genetic predisposition to depression are more likely to display depressive episodes than people without the predisposition when they are not coping effectively with environmental stress in their lives. This is evidence that

Accepted Answer

A)  a genetic predisposition to depression is the only cause of the disorder 
B)  environmental stress is the only cause of depression 
C)  genetic predispositions interact with environmental stress to cause depression 
D)  neither genetic predispositions nor environmental stress cause the disorder 
A)  a genetic predisposition to depression is the only cause of the disorder 
B)  environmental stress is the only cause of depression 
C)  genetic predispositions interact with environmental stress to cause depression 
D)  neither genetic predispositions nor environmental stress cause the disorder

Question 17

A primary function of the medulla is to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  control automatic bodily functions such as respiration and heart rate 
B)  coordinate fine motor movement in the fingers and face 
C)  regulate the functioning of the pons 
D)  all of these options 
A)  control automatic bodily functions such as respiration and heart rate 
B)  coordinate fine motor movement in the fingers and face 
C)  regulate the functioning of the pons 
D)  all of these options

Question 18

Define/describe the structure and function of the cerebral cortex. Diagram the left hemisphere of the brain; include its four lobes, the motor control area, somatosensory area, Broca's area, and Wernicke's area. Describe the main functions of each of these lobes and areas, including the "association" areas. Note: Artistic ability will not be graded; accuracy will be.

Accepted Answer

The cerebral cortex is the outer layer o

Question 19

The finding that the offspring of a schizophrenic parent raised by a non-schizophrenic, adoptive parent is just as likely to be diagnosed with the disorder later in life as an offspring raised by his/her schizophrenic parent supports which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is a stronger environmental contribution to schizophrenia 
B)  There is a stronger genetic contribution to schizophrenia 
C)  Neither the environment or genetics contribute to schizophrenia 
D)  Both the environment and genetics contribute equally 
A)  There is a stronger environmental contribution to schizophrenia 
B)  There is a stronger genetic contribution to schizophrenia 
C)  Neither the environment or genetics contribute to schizophrenia 
D)  Both the environment and genetics contribute equally

Question 20

The _____ is a diffuse set of neurons in the core of the brain stem that screens incoming sensory information and arouses the cortex.

Accepted Answer

A)  thalamus 
B)  corpus callosum 
C)  limbic system 
D)  reticular formation 
A)  thalamus 
B)  corpus callosum 
C)  limbic system 
D)  reticular formation

Excess neurotransmitters left in the synapse after an action potential _______.

The finding that some functions are recovered more easily after brain injury than others suggests

Neurotransmitters are _____.

Neurotransmitters are __________.

With regard to gender and the brain, research has shown that:

Review the findings regarding evolution of sexual selection and gender differences.

These are the "quiet areas" of the brain that help interpret, integrate, and act on information processed in other areas of the brain.

Which of the following neurotransmitters plays a role in memory?

The hippocampus, amygdala, thalamus, and hypothalamus are all parts of the _____.

Tongue-curling is a dominant trait. If you can curl your tongue, this means that _____.

Movements that are initiated by an external stimulus and bypass input from your brain are called _____.

The BEST definition of the myelin sheath is a _____.

The tips of the branches of the axon are called _____.

A synapse is _____.

The study of principles − such as natural selection and genetic mutations − that help a species adapt to the environment and engage in similar behaviors is called _____.

Research shows that people who have a genetic predisposition to depression are more likely to display depressive episodes than people without the predisposition when they are not coping effectively with environmental stress in their lives. This is evidence that

A primary function of the medulla is to _____.

The finding that the offspring of a schizophrenic parent raised by a non-schizophrenic, adoptive parent is just as likely to be diagnosed with the disorder later in life as an offspring raised by his/her schizophrenic parent supports which of the following?

The _____ is a diffuse set of neurons in the core of the brain stem that screens incoming sensory information and arouses the cortex.

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Exam 2: Neuroscience and Biological Foundations

Excess neurotransmitters left in the synapse after an action potential _______.

The finding that some functions are recovered more easily after brain injury than others suggests

Neurotransmitters are _____.

Neurotransmitters are __________.

With regard to gender and the brain, research has shown that:

Review the findings regarding evolution of sexual selection and gender differences.

These are the "quiet areas" of the brain that help interpret, integrate, and act on information processed in other areas of the brain.

Which of the following neurotransmitters plays a role in memory?

The hippocampus, amygdala, thalamus, and hypothalamus are all parts of the _____.

Tongue-curling is a dominant trait. If you can curl your tongue, this means that _____.

Movements that are initiated by an external stimulus and bypass input from your brain are called _____.

The BEST definition of the myelin sheath is a _____.

The tips of the branches of the axon are called _____.

A synapse is _____.

The study of principles − such as natural selection and genetic mutations − that help a species adapt to the environment and engage in similar behaviors is called _____.

Research shows that people who have a genetic predisposition to depression are more likely to display depressive episodes than people without the predisposition when they are not coping effectively with environmental stress in their lives. This is evidence that

A primary function of the medulla is to _____.

The finding that the offspring of a schizophrenic parent raised by a non-schizophrenic, adoptive parent is just as likely to be diagnosed with the disorder later in life as an offspring raised by his/her schizophrenic parent supports which of the following?

The _____ is a diffuse set of neurons in the core of the brain stem that screens incoming sensory information and arouses the cortex.

Introduction and Research Methods

Stress and Health Psychology

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Language, and Intelligence

Life Span Development I

Life Span Development II

Gender and Human Sexuality

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

Psychological Disorders

Psychotherapy

Social Psychology

Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Psychology at Work in the Global Economy

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