Question 1

A new gene therapy for Parkinson's involves inserting a gene into the ___ that increases production of ___.

Accepted Answer

A) substantia nigra,dopamine 
B) subthalamic nuclei,glutamate 
C) subthalamic nuclei,GABA 
D) striatum,dopamine 
A) substantia nigra,dopamine 
B) subthalamic nuclei,glutamate 
C) subthalamic nuclei,GABA 
D) striatum,dopamine

Question 2

Acetylcholine is released between motor neurons and muscles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A successful surgical treatment for myasthenia gravis is:

Accepted Answer

A) Precise lesioning of the thalamus 
B) Electrical stimulation of the thymus 
C) Removal of the thalamus 
D) Removal of the thymus 
A) Precise lesioning of the thalamus 
B) Electrical stimulation of the thymus 
C) Removal of the thalamus 
D) Removal of the thymus

Question 4

Currently,which of the following treatments for Parkinson's disease has been shown to have the fewest side effects?

Accepted Answer

A) Brain stimulation 
B) Brain lesions 
C) L-dopa 
D) Fetal tissue transplant 
A) Brain stimulation 
B) Brain lesions 
C) L-dopa 
D) Fetal tissue transplant

Question 5

The function of the vestibular sense is to provide information about:

Accepted Answer

A) Body position 
B) Movement and orientation of the head and balance 
C) Changes in activity and state of the internal organs 
D) Head position 
A) Body position 
B) Movement and orientation of the head and balance 
C) Changes in activity and state of the internal organs 
D) Head position

Question 6

People with myasthenia gravis have fewer ___ receptors,reduced by between ___.

Accepted Answer

A) dopamine,50-70% 
B) serotonin,25-50% 
C) endorphin,70-90% 
D) acetylcholine,70-90% 
A) dopamine,50-70% 
B) serotonin,25-50% 
C) endorphin,70-90% 
D) acetylcholine,70-90%

Question 7

How soon after amputation have phantom pain symptoms been reported?

Accepted Answer

A) Approximately two weeks 
B) Within 24 hours 
C) 1-2 months 
D) 5-7 days 
A) Approximately two weeks 
B) Within 24 hours 
C) 1-2 months 
D) 5-7 days

Question 8

What are the symptoms of myasthenia gravis?

Accepted Answer

A) Tremors and inability to start voluntary movements 
B) Inability to inhibit movements 
C) Loss of sensation and motor control in one or more limbs 
D) Weakness and rapid fatigue of skeletal movements 
A) Tremors and inability to start voluntary movements 
B) Inability to inhibit movements 
C) Loss of sensation and motor control in one or more limbs 
D) Weakness and rapid fatigue of skeletal movements

Question 9

In some cases of phantom limb pain,the pain could be the result of:

Accepted Answer

A) Neuron regeneration in the somatosensory cortex 
B) Abnormal neural circuitry in the thalamus 
C) Intrusion of neurons from nearby areas into the area that previously received input from the missing limb 
D) Neural circuitry in the spinal cord 
A) Neuron regeneration in the somatosensory cortex 
B) Abnormal neural circuitry in the thalamus 
C) Intrusion of neurons from nearby areas into the area that previously received input from the missing limb 
D) Neural circuitry in the spinal cord

Question 10

If one identical twin has Parkinson's disease before age 51,what is the probability that the other twin will also develop the disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) 6 times greater than for a fraternal twin 
B) Around 50% 
C) 6 times greater than the general population 
D) 10 times greater than for a fraternal twin 
A) 6 times greater than for a fraternal twin 
B) Around 50% 
C) 6 times greater than the general population 
D) 10 times greater than for a fraternal twin

Question 11

An example of a sensation from the skin senses is the pain associated with a stomachache.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Discuss the different types of: pain;pain receptors;pain fibers;and stimuli for pain.Also describe the various mechanisms for analgesia.

Accepted Answer

Pain can be categorized into different t

Question 13

Phantom pain:

Accepted Answer

A) Occurs in limbs that have been injured 
B) Appears to be a result of damage to the peripheral nerves 
C) Is probably the result of neural reorganization in the cortex 
D) Has no physiological basis 
A) Occurs in limbs that have been injured 
B) Appears to be a result of damage to the peripheral nerves 
C) Is probably the result of neural reorganization in the cortex 
D) Has no physiological basis

Question 14

All of the following produce pain except:

Accepted Answer

A) Intense mechanical stimulation 
B) Prostaglandin inhibitio 
C) Intense thermal stimulation 
D) Tissue damage 
A) Intense mechanical stimulation 
B) Prostaglandin inhibitio 
C) Intense thermal stimulation 
D) Tissue damage

Question 15

Compare and contrast the etiology of myasthenia gravis versus that of multiple sclerosis.Discuss any relevant treatments.

Accepted Answer

Myasthenia gravis and multiple sclerosis

Question 16

Parkinson's disease is caused by degeneration of neurons that release which neurotransmitter?

Accepted Answer

A) Acetylcholine 
B) Substance P 
C) Serotonin 
D) Dopamine 
A) Acetylcholine 
B) Substance P 
C) Serotonin 
D) Dopamine

Question 17

The receptive cells for the semicircular canals are:

Accepted Answer

A) Otoliths 
B) Hair cells 
C) Saccule and utricle 
D) Cilia 
A) Otoliths 
B) Hair cells 
C) Saccule and utricle 
D) Cilia

Question 18

Rotational movement is detected by the:

Accepted Answer

A) Cupula 
B) Semicircular canals 
C) Vestibular nerve 
D) Vestibular chambers 
A) Cupula 
B) Semicircular canals 
C) Vestibular nerve 
D) Vestibular chambers

Question 19

When a skeletal muscle is contracting,another skeletal muscle is relaxing.This illustrates the concept of___.

Accepted Answer

A) reciprocal muscle 
B) antagonistic motor neurons 
C) antagonistic muscles 
D) reciprocal innervation 
A) reciprocal muscle 
B) antagonistic motor neurons 
C) antagonistic muscles 
D) reciprocal innervation

Question 20

The receptive cells for the functions of the utricle and saccule are:

Accepted Answer

A) Otoliths 
B) Hair cells 
C) Cupula and endolymph 
D) Cilia 
A) Otoliths 
B) Hair cells 
C) Cupula and endolymph 
D) Cilia

A new gene therapy for Parkinson's involves inserting a gene into the _ that increases production of _.

Acetylcholine is released between motor neurons and muscles.

A successful surgical treatment for myasthenia gravis is:

Currently,which of the following treatments for Parkinson's disease has been shown to have the fewest side effects?

The function of the vestibular sense is to provide information about:

People with myasthenia gravis have fewer _ receptors,reduced by between _.

How soon after amputation have phantom pain symptoms been reported?

What are the symptoms of myasthenia gravis?

In some cases of phantom limb pain,the pain could be the result of:

If one identical twin has Parkinson's disease before age 51,what is the probability that the other twin will also develop the disorder?

An example of a sensation from the skin senses is the pain associated with a stomachache.

Discuss the different types of: pain;pain receptors;pain fibers;and stimuli for pain.Also describe the various mechanisms for analgesia.

Phantom pain:

All of the following produce pain except:

Compare and contrast the etiology of myasthenia gravis versus that of multiple sclerosis.Discuss any relevant treatments.

Parkinson's disease is caused by degeneration of neurons that release which neurotransmitter?

The receptive cells for the semicircular canals are:

Rotational movement is detected by the:

When a skeletal muscle is contracting,another skeletal muscle is relaxing.This illustrates the concept of___.

The receptive cells for the functions of the utricle and saccule are:

What is Biopsychology?

Communication Within the Nervous System

The Organization and Functions of the Nervous System

The Methods and Ethics of Research

Drugs, Addiction, and Reward

Motivation and the Regulation of Internal States

The Biology of Sex and Gender

Emotion and Health

Hearing and Language

Vision and Visual Perception

Learning and Memory

Intelligence and Cognitive Functioning

Psychological Disorders

Sleep and Consciousness

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Exam 11: The Body Senses and Movement

A new gene therapy for Parkinson's involves inserting a gene into the ___ that increases production of ___.

Acetylcholine is released between motor neurons and muscles.

A successful surgical treatment for myasthenia gravis is:

Currently,which of the following treatments for Parkinson's disease has been shown to have the fewest side effects?

The function of the vestibular sense is to provide information about:

People with myasthenia gravis have fewer ___ receptors,reduced by between ___.

How soon after amputation have phantom pain symptoms been reported?

What are the symptoms of myasthenia gravis?

In some cases of phantom limb pain,the pain could be the result of:

If one identical twin has Parkinson's disease before age 51,what is the probability that the other twin will also develop the disorder?

An example of a sensation from the skin senses is the pain associated with a stomachache.

Discuss the different types of: pain;pain receptors;pain fibers;and stimuli for pain.Also describe the various mechanisms for analgesia.

Phantom pain:

All of the following produce pain except:

Compare and contrast the etiology of myasthenia gravis versus that of multiple sclerosis.Discuss any relevant treatments.

Parkinson's disease is caused by degeneration of neurons that release which neurotransmitter?

The receptive cells for the semicircular canals are:

Rotational movement is detected by the:

When a skeletal muscle is contracting,another skeletal muscle is relaxing.This illustrates the concept of___.

The receptive cells for the functions of the utricle and saccule are:

What is Biopsychology?

Communication Within the Nervous System

The Organization and Functions of the Nervous System

The Methods and Ethics of Research

Drugs, Addiction, and Reward

Motivation and the Regulation of Internal States

The Biology of Sex and Gender

Emotion and Health

Hearing and Language

Vision and Visual Perception

Learning and Memory

Intelligence and Cognitive Functioning

Psychological Disorders

Sleep and Consciousness

Filters

A new gene therapy for Parkinson's involves inserting a gene into the _ that increases production of _.

People with myasthenia gravis have fewer _ receptors,reduced by between _.