Question 1

Which of the following is true of dendrites?

Accepted Answer

A) they are the long tail-like part of a neuron that acts as a transmitter 
B) they form the cell body of the neuron and process information 
C) they extend outward from a neuron and receive information from other neurons 
D) they contain chemicals important in neural transmission 
A) they are the long tail-like part of a neuron that acts as a transmitter 
B) they form the cell body of the neuron and process information 
C) they extend outward from a neuron and receive information from other neurons 
D) they contain chemicals important in neural transmission

Question 2

Tera recently suffered a head injury when she was involved in a car accident.She used to be able to play the piano flawlessly, but now she is having difficulty coordinating the finger movements required in complex musical pieces.It is likely that during the car accident, Tera damaged her:

Accepted Answer

A) reticular formation 
B) amygdala 
C) cerebellum 
D) temporal lobe 
A) reticular formation 
B) amygdala 
C) cerebellum 
D) temporal lobe

Question 3

The main components of the nervous system are:

Accepted Answer

A) synapses 
B) dendrites 
C) axons 
D) neurons 
A) synapses 
B) dendrites 
C) axons 
D) neurons

Question 4

In the brain, the ____________________ system is made up of several interrelated structures, including the amygdala and the hippocampus.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the brain, the ____________________ system is...

Question 5

The typical speed of an action potential is:

Accepted Answer

A) dependent on the intensity of the excitatory signals 
B) between 2 and 200 miles per hour 
C) approximately the speed of light (186,000 miles/second) 
D) approximately the speed of sound (740 miles/hour) 
A) dependent on the intensity of the excitatory signals 
B) between 2 and 200 miles per hour 
C) approximately the speed of light (186,000 miles/second) 
D) approximately the speed of sound (740 miles/hour)

Question 6

Dr.Langlois has just discovered a new drug named XM7 that produces side effects such as partial paralysis within the body.Based on this information, it appears that Dr.Langlois's new drug is acting as:

Accepted Answer

A) an agonist for acetylcholine 
B) an antagonist to dopamine 
C) an antagonist to acetylcholine 
D) an agonist for endorphins 
A) an agonist for acetylcholine 
B) an antagonist to dopamine 
C) an antagonist to acetylcholine 
D) an agonist for endorphins

Question 7

The key function associated with the substantia nigra is:

Accepted Answer

A) control of basic life support functions (such as heart rate and breathing) 
B) acting as an important relay station for visual and auditory information 
C) the release of dopamine into the brain 
D) control of motivation and emotional responses 
A) control of basic life support functions (such as heart rate and breathing) 
B) acting as an important relay station for visual and auditory information 
C) the release of dopamine into the brain 
D) control of motivation and emotional responses

Question 8

The field of ____________________ is involved in studying the connections between brain and behavior.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The field of ____________________ is involved in...

Question 9

What are the behaviors controlled by the thalamus and hypothalamus? Where are these structures located in the brain?

Accepted Answer

The thalamus and hypothalamus are two di

Question 10

Individuals with Parkinson's disease 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 11

Researchers have found that ____________________ is associated with an underproduction of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Researchers have found that ____________________ is associated...

Question 12

The part of the neuron that is the metabolic center and stores genetic material is the:

Accepted Answer

A) dendrite 
B) soma 
C) axon 
D) terminal button 
A) dendrite 
B) soma 
C) axon 
D) terminal button

Question 13

The branchlike parts of the cell, which are called ____________________, are the primary information receivers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The branchlike parts of the cell, which...

Question 14

In the brain, the ____________________ lobe is primarily involved in the sensations of touch, temperature, and pain.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the brain, the ____________________ lobe is...

Question 15

The somatic nervous system is important for survival because:

Accepted Answer

A) it performs basic internal housekeeping functions that keep us alive 
B) it helps us to interact with the environment 
C) it helps us prepare for, and recover from, emergencies 
D) it controls the release of hormones necessary for growth 
A) it performs basic internal housekeeping functions that keep us alive 
B) it helps us to interact with the environment 
C) it helps us prepare for, and recover from, emergencies 
D) it controls the release of hormones necessary for growth

Question 16

A resting potential is:

Accepted Answer

A) an electrical signal that travels along the axon of a neuron 
B) the small gap that exists between adjacent neurons 
C) an electrical signal that travels along the dendrites of a neuron 
D) the tiny electrical charge that exists when a neuron is neither receiving nor sending information 
A) an electrical signal that travels along the axon of a neuron 
B) the small gap that exists between adjacent neurons 
C) an electrical signal that travels along the dendrites of a neuron 
D) the tiny electrical charge that exists when a neuron is neither receiving nor sending information

Question 17

The distribution of neurons within the somatosensory cortex of humans is uneven.Proportionately, larger areas of this region are dedicated to the:

Accepted Answer

A) back, trunk, and thighs 
B) face, lips, and fingers 
C) eyes, ears, mouth, and nose 
D) neck, shoulders, and chest 
A) back, trunk, and thighs 
B) face, lips, and fingers 
C) eyes, ears, mouth, and nose 
D) neck, shoulders, and chest

Question 18

All the excitatory and inhibitory potentials with a neuron are combined in the:

Accepted Answer

A) myelin sheath 
B) terminal buttons 
C) axon hillock 
D) postsynaptic membrane 
A) myelin sheath 
B) terminal buttons 
C) axon hillock 
D) postsynaptic membrane

Question 19

Alzheimer's disease involves serious memory disorders.This suggests Alzheimer's disease affects:

Accepted Answer

A) the medulla and pons 
B) the tectum 
C) the cerebellum 
D) the hippocampus 
A) the medulla and pons 
B) the tectum 
C) the cerebellum 
D) the hippocampus

Question 20

The key functions associated with the medulla and the pons are:

Accepted Answer

A) planning and coordination of complex motor skills 
B) control of motivation and emotional responses 
C) speech production and speech comprehension 
D) basic life support functions such as heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure 
A) planning and coordination of complex motor skills 
B) control of motivation and emotional responses 
C) speech production and speech comprehension 
D) basic life support functions such as heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure

Which of the following is true of dendrites?

Tera recently suffered a head injury when she was involved in a car accident.She used to be able to play the piano flawlessly, but now she is having difficulty coordinating the finger movements required in complex musical pieces.It is likely that during the car accident, Tera damaged her:

The main components of the nervous system are:

In the brain, the ____________________ system is made up of several interrelated structures, including the amygdala and the hippocampus.

The typical speed of an action potential is:

Dr.Langlois has just discovered a new drug named XM7 that produces side effects such as partial paralysis within the body.Based on this information, it appears that Dr.Langlois's new drug is acting as:

The key function associated with the substantia nigra is:

The field of ____________________ is involved in studying the connections between brain and behavior.

What are the behaviors controlled by the thalamus and hypothalamus? Where are these structures located in the brain?

Individuals with Parkinson's disease have abnormal levels of which of the following in their brains?

Researchers have found that ____________________ is associated with an underproduction of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.

The part of the neuron that is the metabolic center and stores genetic material is the:

The branchlike parts of the cell, which are called ____________________, are the primary information receivers.

In the brain, the ____________________ lobe is primarily involved in the sensations of touch, temperature, and pain.

The somatic nervous system is important for survival because:

A resting potential is:

The distribution of neurons within the somatosensory cortex of humans is uneven.Proportionately, larger areas of this region are dedicated to the:

All the excitatory and inhibitory potentials with a neuron are combined in the:

Alzheimer's disease involves serious memory disorders.This suggests Alzheimer's disease affects:

The key functions associated with the medulla and the pons are:

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Exam 3: Biological Processes

Which of the following is true of dendrites?

Tera recently suffered a head injury when she was involved in a car accident.She used to be able to play the piano flawlessly, but now she is having difficulty coordinating the finger movements required in complex musical pieces.It is likely that during the car accident, Tera damaged her:

The main components of the nervous system are:

In the brain, the ____________________ system is made up of several interrelated structures, including the amygdala and the hippocampus.

The typical speed of an action potential is:

Dr.Langlois has just discovered a new drug named XM7 that produces side effects such as partial paralysis within the body.Based on this information, it appears that Dr.Langlois's new drug is acting as:

The key function associated with the substantia nigra is:

The field of ____________________ is involved in studying the connections between brain and behavior.

What are the behaviors controlled by the thalamus and hypothalamus? Where are these structures located in the brain?

Individuals with Parkinson's disease have abnormal levels of which of the following in their brains?

Researchers have found that ____________________ is associated with an underproduction of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.

The part of the neuron that is the metabolic center and stores genetic material is the:

The branchlike parts of the cell, which are called ____________________, are the primary information receivers.

In the brain, the ____________________ lobe is primarily involved in the sensations of touch, temperature, and pain.

The somatic nervous system is important for survival because:

A resting potential is:

The distribution of neurons within the somatosensory cortex of humans is uneven.Proportionately, larger areas of this region are dedicated to the:

All the excitatory and inhibitory potentials with a neuron are combined in the:

Alzheimer's disease involves serious memory disorders.This suggests Alzheimer's disease affects:

The key functions associated with the medulla and the pons 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

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