Question 1

Individuals with schizophrenia have abnormal levels of which of the following in their brains?

Accepted Answer

A) dopamine 
B) serotonin 
C) acetylcholine 
D) GABA 
A) dopamine 
B) serotonin 
C) acetylcholine 
D) GABA

Question 2

Norbert has a brain tumor that is pressing on areas of his right parietal lobe.Based on what is known about the functions of the lobes within the cerebral cortex, you should predict that Norbert will have difficulty:

Accepted Answer

A) moving portions of the right side of his body 
B) moving portions of the left side of his body 
C) sensing touch and temperature on the left side of his body 
D) sensing touch and temperature on the right side of his body 
A) moving portions of the right side of his body 
B) moving portions of the left side of his body 
C) sensing touch and temperature on the left side of his body 
D) sensing touch and temperature on the right side of his body

Question 3

Outline the main functions associated with each of the subcortical structures in the forebrain.

Accepted Answer

The subcortical structures in the forebr

Question 4

Reflex pathways require no input from the brain, and if the spinal cord is severed, blocking communication between most of the body and the brain, reflexive responses can still occur.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Brain researchers using ____________________ have an individual ingest a small amount of a harmless radioactive substance in order to produce a pictorial blueprint of the person's brain activity.

Accepted Answer

positron e

Question 6

The nodes of Ranvier are:

Accepted Answer

A) a network of fibers within the medulla associated with attention and alertness 
B) tiny areas on the surface of the soma that are sensitive to neurotransmitters 
C) small sacs found in the axon terminal that store neurotransmitters 
D) gaps in the myelin sheath that allow the neural signal to travel at a greater speed 
A) a network of fibers within the medulla associated with attention and alertness 
B) tiny areas on the surface of the soma that are sensitive to neurotransmitters 
C) small sacs found in the axon terminal that store neurotransmitters 
D) gaps in the myelin sheath that allow the neural signal to travel at a greater speed

Question 7

Chemicals that are released into the bloodstream by gland to help control internal regulatory functions are called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Chemicals that are released into the bloodstream...

Question 8

Janet touches a stove that is warm; Pierce touches a stove that is hot.Based on what is known about action potentials you could predict that, for these two individuals, the action potentials:

Accepted Answer

A) in Pierce's nervous system will travel more quickly because the incoming signal is more intense 
B) in Janet's nervous system will be weaker because the incoming signal is less intense 
C) will be the same due to the all-or-none principal 
D) in Pierce's nervous system will travel a shorter distance because the incoming signal is more intense 
A) in Pierce's nervous system will travel more quickly because the incoming signal is more intense 
B) in Janet's nervous system will be weaker because the incoming signal is less intense 
C) will be the same due to the all-or-none principal 
D) in Pierce's nervous system will travel a shorter distance because the incoming signal is more intense

Question 9

Both protein molecules and potassium ions:

Accepted Answer

A) carry a positive charge 
B) carry a negative charge 
C) are concentrated inside the neuron's cell body 
D) are concentrated outside the neuron's cell body 
A) carry a positive charge 
B) carry a negative charge 
C) are concentrated inside the neuron's cell body 
D) are concentrated outside the neuron's cell body

Question 10

What aspect of an individual is described by his or her genotype and phenotype?

Accepted Answer

An individual's genotype and phenotype d

Question 11

A continuously firing neuron is:

Accepted Answer

A) maladaptive 
B) physically impossible 
C) adaptive 
D) psychologically impossible 
A) maladaptive 
B) physically impossible 
C) adaptive 
D) psychologically impossible

Question 12

The small gap that exists between adjacent neurons is called the:

Accepted Answer

A) synapse 
B) soma 
C) axon hillock 
D) sodium/potassium pump 
A) synapse 
B) soma 
C) axon hillock 
D) sodium/potassium pump

Question 13

Blood flow to active regions of the brain is controlled by:

Accepted Answer

A) the myelin sheath 
B) the reflex arc 
C) glial cells 
D) interneurons 
A) the myelin sheath 
B) the reflex arc 
C) glial cells 
D) interneurons

Question 14

Who is Phineas Gage? How did his life provide researchers with information about the functioning of specific brain regions?

Accepted Answer

Phineas Gage was a railroad construction

Question 15

Neural messages are transmitted from your brain to your fingers by the:

Accepted Answer

A) limbic system 
B) central nervous system 
C) somatic nervous system 
D) autonomic nervous system 
A) limbic system 
B) central nervous system 
C) somatic nervous system 
D) autonomic nervous system

Question 16

Within the limbic system, the structure that is thought to be critically involved in the formation of memories is the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Within the limbic system, the structure that...

Question 17

Depolarization is associated with:

Accepted Answer

A) inhibition 
B) refractory period 
C) resting potential 
D) action potential 
A) inhibition 
B) refractory period 
C) resting potential 
D) action potential

Question 18

Dr.Allenby has implanted electrodes in the brain of a cat.By passing differing electrical frequencies through the wires Dr.Allenby finds that he can cause the cat to fall into a deep sleep, or awaken suddenly.Based on this information, it is most likely that the electrodes have been implanted in the cat's:

Accepted Answer

A) cerebellum 
B) hypothalamus 
C) thalamus 
D) reticular formation 
A) cerebellum 
B) hypothalamus 
C) thalamus 
D) reticular formation

Question 19

An excitatory message causes the cell's electrical potential to become:

Accepted Answer

A) more positive 
B) more negative 
C) less negative 
D) less positive 
A) more positive 
B) more negative 
C) less negative 
D) less positive

Question 20

The cells in the nervous system that receive and transmit information are ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The cells in the nervous system that...

Individuals with schizophrenia have abnormal levels of which of the following in their brains?

Norbert has a brain tumor that is pressing on areas of his right parietal lobe.Based on what is known about the functions of the lobes within the cerebral cortex, you should predict that Norbert will have difficulty:

Outline the main functions associated with each of the subcortical structures in the forebrain.

Reflex pathways require no input from the brain, and if the spinal cord is severed, blocking communication between most of the body and the brain, reflexive responses can still occur.

Brain researchers using ____________________ have an individual ingest a small amount of a harmless radioactive substance in order to produce a pictorial blueprint of the person's brain activity.

The nodes of Ranvier are:

Chemicals that are released into the bloodstream by gland to help control internal regulatory functions are called ____________________.

Janet touches a stove that is warm; Pierce touches a stove that is hot.Based on what is known about action potentials you could predict that, for these two individuals, the action potentials:

Both protein molecules and potassium ions:

What aspect of an individual is described by his or her genotype and phenotype?

A continuously firing neuron is:

The small gap that exists between adjacent neurons is called the:

Blood flow to active regions of the brain is controlled by:

Who is Phineas Gage? How did his life provide researchers with information about the functioning of specific brain regions?

Neural messages are transmitted from your brain to your fingers by the:

Within the limbic system, the structure that is thought to be critically involved in the formation of memories is the ____________________.

Depolarization is associated with:

An excitatory message causes the cell's electrical potential to become:

The cells in the nervous system that receive and transmit information are ____________________.

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Exam 3: Biological Processes

Individuals with schizophrenia have abnormal levels of which of the following in their brains?

Norbert has a brain tumor that is pressing on areas of his right parietal lobe.Based on what is known about the functions of the lobes within the cerebral cortex, you should predict that Norbert will have difficulty:

Outline the main functions associated with each of the subcortical structures in the forebrain.

Reflex pathways require no input from the brain, and if the spinal cord is severed, blocking communication between most of the body and the brain, reflexive responses can still occur.

Brain researchers using ____________________ have an individual ingest a small amount of a harmless radioactive substance in order to produce a pictorial blueprint of the person's brain activity.

The nodes of Ranvier are:

Chemicals that are released into the bloodstream by gland to help control internal regulatory functions are called ____________________.

Janet touches a stove that is warm; Pierce touches a stove that is hot.Based on what is known about action potentials you could predict that, for these two individuals, the action potentials:

Both protein molecules and potassium ions:

What aspect of an individual is described by his or her genotype and phenotype?

A continuously firing neuron is:

The small gap that exists between adjacent neurons is called the:

Blood flow to active regions of the brain is controlled by:

Who is Phineas Gage? How did his life provide researchers with information about the functioning of specific brain regions?

Neural messages are transmitted from your brain to your fingers by the:

Within the limbic system, the structure that is thought to be critically involved in the formation of memories is the ____________________.

Depolarization is associated with:

An excitatory message causes the cell's electrical potential to become:

The cells in the nervous system that receive and transmit information are ____________________.

Introduction to Psychology

The Tools of Psychological Research

Human Development

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning From Experience

Memory

Language and Thought

Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

Social Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Therapy

Stress and Health

Filters