Exam 4: The Biological Mind the Physical Basis of Behavior

Sophia and her brother James are both taking a psychology class together,and are studying for an examination."I just can't remember where the body produces the majority of its serotonin," complains James.Sophia helps him by saying,"just remember that it is produced in the enteric nervous system,and you should have no problem knowing that the ________ is the body part you're looking for."

Which of the following does NOT protect the brain at the physical level?

Parkinson's disease,characterized by difficulties in initiating voluntary movements,is caused by degeneration of the ____.

The ____ is a structure that is part of the brainstem and is involved in maintaining balance and motor coordination.This is one of the first structures of the brain to be impacted by alcohol.

Joan,a neuroscience graduate student,is asked by her laboratory mentor to study the communication of two neurons grown in a petri dish.She is asked to stimulate an action potential in the first neuron,which will send a depolarizing stimulus to the second,"receiving" neuron.However,her mentor would also like her to block the receiving neuron from generating an action potential.How can Joan accomplish this?

While working on getting her 10,000 steps on her fitness monitor,Gina accidently steps on a piece of broken glass and injures her foot.What causes Gina to immediately lift her foot in response to the cut from the piece of broken glass?

The brain and the spinal cord

____ is a neurotransmitter that participates in the processing of mood,appetite,and sleep.

Why is the primary motor cortex important for the control of movement?

The ________ is sometimes referred to as a "second brain," because it has as many neurons in it as the spinal cord.

____ area is an area adjacent to primary motor cortex in the frontal lobe that participates in speech production.

The ____ cortices are important for processing incoming information such as smell or vision.

The nervous system is divided into two major components: the ____ and the ____.

Dr.Pohler is a neurobiologist studying ways to enhance the perception of sound in people with hearing difficulties.He discovers a natural neurotransmitter that increases the chance a neuron will fire an action potential,increasing sensitivity to sound.What is the effect of this neurotransmitter on the receiving neuron?

Which of the following is not one of the theories regarding the possible advantages of lateralization?

Rima washes her hands repeatedly,unable to find relief from the thought that they are dirty or contaminated.This obsessive behavior may be related to a disorder of the ____.

The ____ is the part of the peripheral nervous system that directs the activity of glands,organs,and smooth muscles.

Dave is asked a series of questions by a neuropsychologist such as,"Please describe the weather outside today." Speaking with ease Dave replies,"The traffic on the way to your office was awful,I could not use my airplane because it was stuck in the garage." In which area of his brain does Dave have damage?

The endocrine system is comprised of a number of glands that release chemical messengers known as ____ into the ____.

Professor Kingston is interested in understanding the origins of gambling addictions.To study the brain activity of gambling addicts,Professor Kingston tracks oxygen flow in their brains while they engage in online gambling.What method is he most likely using?