Question 1

The suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN)is active during the daytime in diurnal animals,like humans,but is active during the night in nocturnal animals,like rodents.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Research comparing rates of Major depressive disorder with seasonal pattern in Canada and Iceland has demonstrated that

Accepted Answer

A) all populations living at high latitudes are equally likely to experience the condition. 
B)  more Canadians experience the condition than Icelanders, suggesting that Icelanders may have developed some genetic protections against the condition.​ 
C)  more Icelanders experience the condition than Canadians, suggesting that Canadians may have developed some genetic protections against the condition.​ 
D)  native Icelanders or Canadians were unlikely to experience the condition, but people who immigrate to those countries are extremely vulnerable to the condition.​ 
A) all populations living at high latitudes are equally likely to experience the condition. 
B)  more Canadians experience the condition than Icelanders, suggesting that Icelanders may have developed some genetic protections against the condition.​ 
C)  more Icelanders experience the condition than Canadians, suggesting that Canadians may have developed some genetic protections against the condition.​ 
D)  native Icelanders or Canadians were unlikely to experience the condition, but people who immigrate to those countries are extremely vulnerable to the condition.​

Question 3

Jennifer's grandmother has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.Recently,her grandmother has been using a nicotine patch in an effort to boost her abilities to concentrate.Is this strategy likely to work?​

Accepted Answer

A) No, because nicotine is a histamine agonist, and histamine produces drowsiness. 
B) No, because nicotine has no effects on any neurotransmitters involved with wakefulness. 
C) Yes, because nicotine is a histamine agonist, and histamine produces alertness. 
D) Yes, because nicotine is a cholinergic agonist, and acetylcholine (ACh) function is associated with alertness. 
A) No, because nicotine is a histamine agonist, and histamine produces drowsiness. 
B) No, because nicotine has no effects on any neurotransmitters involved with wakefulness. 
C) Yes, because nicotine is a histamine agonist, and histamine produces alertness. 
D) Yes, because nicotine is a cholinergic agonist, and acetylcholine (ACh) function is associated with alertness.

Question 4

The locus coeruleus and raphe nuclei are active during wakefulness,quieter during NREM sleep,and silent during REM sleep.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Joshua,who is 19 years old,can't seem to get to sleep until about 2 a.m. and then struggles to get up on time in order to attend morning classes. It is most likely that Joshua​

Accepted Answer

A) has always been an "owl" and will continue this pattern throughout his adulthood. 
B) is currently an owl, but may or may not change to another pattern during his 20s. 
C) might not have been an owl previously, but will now maintain this pattern for the rest of his life. 
D)  ​has been an owl up to young adulthood, but will change to a new pattern later in his 20s. 
A) has always been an "owl" and will continue this pattern throughout his adulthood. 
B) is currently an owl, but may or may not change to another pattern during his 20s. 
C) might not have been an owl previously, but will now maintain this pattern for the rest of his life. 
D)  ​has been an owl up to young adulthood, but will change to a new pattern later in his 20s.

Question 6

Throughout the night's sleep,periods of REM sleep occur about every _________ minutes.​

Accepted Answer

A) 30-60 
B) 60-90 
C) 90-120 
D) 120-180 
A) 30-60 
B) 60-90 
C) 90-120 
D) 120-180

Question 7

Major depressive disorder with seasonal pattern is more common during the

Accepted Answer

A) summer near the equator. 
B) winter near the equator. 
C) summer at higher latitudes. 
D) winter at higher latitudes. 
A) summer near the equator. 
B) winter near the equator. 
C) summer at higher latitudes. 
D) winter at higher latitudes.

Question 8

REM sleep can first be recorded in humans​

Accepted Answer

A) prior to birth. 
B) about 2 weeks after birth. 
C) about 6 weeks after birth. 
D) at about 1 year of age. 
A) prior to birth. 
B) about 2 weeks after birth. 
C) about 6 weeks after birth. 
D) at about 1 year of age.

Question 9

PGO spikes travel which of the following pathways?​

Accepted Answer

A) from the pons to the hypothalamus to the occipital cortex 
B) from the pons to the thalamus to the occipital cortex 
C) from the pons to the medulla to the spinal cord 
D) from the locus coeruleus to the hypothalamus to the cerebral cortex 
A) from the pons to the hypothalamus to the occipital cortex 
B) from the pons to the thalamus to the occipital cortex 
C) from the pons to the medulla to the spinal cord 
D) from the locus coeruleus to the hypothalamus to the cerebral cortex

Question 10

Selective deprivation of NREM sleep produces complaints of​

Accepted Answer

A) lack of concentration. 
B) inability to retain information. 
C) joint and muscle pain. 
D) depression. 
A) lack of concentration. 
B) inability to retain information. 
C) joint and muscle pain. 
D) depression.

Question 11

The night after an ultramarathon,a runner's sleep would be expected to contain​

Accepted Answer

A) the usual amounts of REM and NREM sleep. 
B) more REM sleep than usual. 
C) less REM sleep than usual. 
D) more NREM sleep than usual. 
A) the usual amounts of REM and NREM sleep. 
B) more REM sleep than usual. 
C) less REM sleep than usual. 
D) more NREM sleep than usual.

Question 12

Major depressive disorder with seasonal pattern is usually treated by

Accepted Answer

A) keeping the patient in a dark room during the day for a few days. 
B) administering cortisol. 
C) exposing the patient to bright lights. 
D) administering stimulant medication. 
A) keeping the patient in a dark room during the day for a few days. 
B) administering cortisol. 
C) exposing the patient to bright lights. 
D) administering stimulant medication.

Question 13

-In stage 1 of this illustration,the Clock protein is ____________________,leading to ____________________ production of per and tim.​

Accepted Answer

activated,

Question 14

The body's internal "master clock" is ​

Accepted Answer

A) the pons. 
B) the occipital cortex. 
C) the thalamus 
D) the suprachiasmatic nucleus. 
A) the pons. 
B) the occipital cortex. 
C) the thalamus 
D) the suprachiasmatic nucleus.

Question 15

John travels frequently to distant parts of the globe.He believes that adjusting his mealtimes to the destination time zone is helpful in dealing with jet lag.After studying the material in your textbook,you tell John that

Accepted Answer

A) he's wasting his time, as adjusting his mealtimes will have little if any effect on jet lag. 
B) he should expect some benefits, as his suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) is very responsive to changes in feeding patterns. 
C) he should expect some benefits, as his peripheral clocks should respond to changes in feeding patterns. 
D) this is a highly effective strategy, because both his SCN and peripheral clocks are highly sensitive to changes in feeding patterns. 
A) he's wasting his time, as adjusting his mealtimes will have little if any effect on jet lag. 
B) he should expect some benefits, as his suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) is very responsive to changes in feeding patterns. 
C) he should expect some benefits, as his peripheral clocks should respond to changes in feeding patterns. 
D) this is a highly effective strategy, because both his SCN and peripheral clocks are highly sensitive to changes in feeding patterns.

Question 16

Discuss the possible causes of and contributing factors to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).​

Accepted Answer

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is a

Question 17

At what age do humans show the highest proportion of delta wave activity?​

Accepted Answer

A) one month prior to birth. 
B) between the ages of 3 and 6 years. 
C) during adolescence. 
D) after the age of 55 years. 
A) one month prior to birth. 
B) between the ages of 3 and 6 years. 
C) during adolescence. 
D) after the age of 55 years.

Question 18

Eye movements during REM sleep are associated with​

Accepted Answer

A) a PGO wave. 
B) a spike from the thalamus to the cerebral cortex. 
C) a spike from the cerebral cortex to the thalamus. 
D) visual imagery of a static scene, as in stepping off a curb. 
A) a PGO wave. 
B) a spike from the thalamus to the cerebral cortex. 
C) a spike from the cerebral cortex to the thalamus. 
D) visual imagery of a static scene, as in stepping off a curb.

Question 19

Patients with Alzheimer's disease experience degeneration in the cholinergic pathways of the brain,particularly in the basal forebrain.What consequences might this degeneration have for the patients' wakefulness and sleep patterns?​

Accepted Answer

Acetylcholine activity is corr

Question 20

Which of the following disorders is especially common among children and adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?​

Accepted Answer

A) sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) 
B) nocturnal enuresis 
C) restless leg syndrome 
D) REM behavior disorder 
A) sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) 
B) nocturnal enuresis 
C) restless leg syndrome 
D) REM behavior disorder

The suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN)is active during the daytime in diurnal animals,like humans,but is active during the night in nocturnal animals,like rodents.

Research comparing rates of Major depressive disorder with seasonal pattern in Canada and Iceland has demonstrated that

Jennifer's grandmother has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.Recently,her grandmother has been using a nicotine patch in an effort to boost her abilities to concentrate.Is this strategy likely to work?

The locus coeruleus and raphe nuclei are active during wakefulness,quieter during NREM sleep,and silent during REM sleep.

Joshua,who is 19 years old,can't seem to get to sleep until about 2 a.m. and then struggles to get up on time in order to attend morning classes. It is most likely that Joshua

Throughout the night's sleep,periods of REM sleep occur about every _________ minutes.

Major depressive disorder with seasonal pattern is more common during the

REM sleep can first be recorded in humans

PGO spikes travel which of the following pathways?

Selective deprivation of NREM sleep produces complaints of

The night after an ultramarathon,a runner's sleep would be expected to contain

Major depressive disorder with seasonal pattern is usually treated by

-In stage 1 of this illustration,the Clock protein is ,leading to production of per and tim.

The body's internal "master clock" is

John travels frequently to distant parts of the globe.He believes that adjusting his mealtimes to the destination time zone is helpful in dealing with jet lag.After studying the material in your textbook,you tell John that

Discuss the possible causes of and contributing factors to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

At what age do humans show the highest proportion of delta wave activity?

Eye movements during REM sleep are associated with

Patients with Alzheimer's disease experience degeneration in the cholinergic pathways of the brain,particularly in the basal forebrain.What consequences might this degeneration have for the patients' wakefulness and sleep patterns?

Which of the following disorders is especially common among children and adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?

What Is Behavioral Neuroscience

Functional Neuroanatomy and the Evolution of the Nervous System

Neurophysiology: the Structure and Functions of the Cells of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Genetics and the Development of the Human Brain

Vision

Nonvisual Sensation and Perception

Movement

Homeostasis and Motivation

Sexual Behavior

Learning and Memory

Hemispheric Asymmetry, language, and Intelligence

Emotion, reward, aggression, and Stress

Neuropsychology

Psychopathology

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Exam 11: Sleep and Waking

The suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN)is active during the daytime in diurnal animals,like humans,but is active during the night in nocturnal animals,like rodents.​

Research comparing rates of Major depressive disorder with seasonal pattern in Canada and Iceland has demonstrated that

Jennifer's grandmother has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.Recently,her grandmother has been using a nicotine patch in an effort to boost her abilities to concentrate.Is this strategy likely to work?​

The locus coeruleus and raphe nuclei are active during wakefulness,quieter during NREM sleep,and silent during REM sleep.​

Joshua,who is 19 years old,can't seem to get to sleep until about 2 a.m. and then struggles to get up on time in order to attend morning classes. It is most likely that Joshua​

Throughout the night's sleep,periods of REM sleep occur about every _________ minutes.​

Major depressive disorder with seasonal pattern is more common during the

REM sleep can first be recorded in humans​

PGO spikes travel which of the following pathways?​

Selective deprivation of NREM sleep produces complaints of​

The night after an ultramarathon,a runner's sleep would be expected to contain​

Major depressive disorder with seasonal pattern is usually treated by

-In stage 1 of this illustration,the Clock protein is ____________________,leading to ____________________ production of per and tim.​

The body's internal "master clock" is ​

John travels frequently to distant parts of the globe.He believes that adjusting his mealtimes to the destination time zone is helpful in dealing with jet lag.After studying the material in your textbook,you tell John that

Discuss the possible causes of and contributing factors to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).​

At what age do humans show the highest proportion of delta wave activity?​

Eye movements during REM sleep are associated with​

Patients with Alzheimer's disease experience degeneration in the cholinergic pathways of the brain,particularly in the basal forebrain.What consequences might this degeneration have for the patients' wakefulness and sleep patterns?​

Which of the following disorders is especially common among children and adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?​

What Is Behavioral Neuroscience

Functional Neuroanatomy and the Evolution of the Nervous System

Neurophysiology: the Structure and Functions of the Cells of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Genetics and the Development of the Human Brain

Vision

Nonvisual Sensation and Perception

Movement

Homeostasis and Motivation

Sexual Behavior

Learning and Memory

Hemispheric Asymmetry, language, and Intelligence

Emotion, reward, aggression, and Stress

Neuropsychology

Psychopathology

Filters

The suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN)is active during the daytime in diurnal animals,like humans,but is active during the night in nocturnal animals,like rodents.

Jennifer's grandmother has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.Recently,her grandmother has been using a nicotine patch in an effort to boost her abilities to concentrate.Is this strategy likely to work?

The locus coeruleus and raphe nuclei are active during wakefulness,quieter during NREM sleep,and silent during REM sleep.

Joshua,who is 19 years old,can't seem to get to sleep until about 2 a.m. and then struggles to get up on time in order to attend morning classes. It is most likely that Joshua

Throughout the night's sleep,periods of REM sleep occur about every _________ minutes.

REM sleep can first be recorded in humans

PGO spikes travel which of the following pathways?

Selective deprivation of NREM sleep produces complaints of

The night after an ultramarathon,a runner's sleep would be expected to contain

-In stage 1 of this illustration,the Clock protein is ,leading to production of per and tim.

The body's internal "master clock" is

Discuss the possible causes of and contributing factors to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

At what age do humans show the highest proportion of delta wave activity?

Eye movements during REM sleep are associated with

Patients with Alzheimer's disease experience degeneration in the cholinergic pathways of the brain,particularly in the basal forebrain.What consequences might this degeneration have for the patients' wakefulness and sleep patterns?

Which of the following disorders is especially common among children and adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?