Exam 2: Biopsychology, Neuroscience, and Human Nature

This brain-stem structure regulates brain activity during sleep.

Libby's physician refers her to a medical center in order to have the biochemical activity in her brain analyzed. She is given an injection of a radioactive glucose-like substance and then is told to lie down with her head in a scanner. The technique being used is

Which endocrine glands produce hormones that energize your body for "fight-or-flight" responses?

A unique feature of the fMRI, as compared to the MRI, is the capacity to

The parasympathetic nervous system is a subdivision of

The action potential causes neurotransmitters to be released into the

Your temporal lobes are most important for processing of ________ signals.

One third of the ________ is visible on the brain's surface.

The ________ is involved in the regulation of feeding, drinking, and sexual behavior.

Darwin's theory of ________ argues that evolution favors those organisms that are best adapted to their environment.

The network of glands that manufacture and secrete hormones is referred to as the

Malcolm is studying alone in his room late at night when he hears a loud noise downstairs. His heartbeat increases significantly and his breathing becomes shallow. He wonders if a burglar has entered the house and decides to investigate. When he gets downstairs he discovers his cat has knocked over a plant stand. His body begins to relax and return to normal. Which part of his nervous system is responsible for returning Malcolm to a normal state?

Since Jessica suffered a head injury in a car accident 3 months ago, she has not experienced dreams as she had in the past. She used to dream vivid, active dreams. Which part of her brain most likely was affected during the car accident which is related to her problem dreaming?

The function of the _______ is to carry information to and from all parts of the body.

Disturbances of the neurotransmitter ________ can produce memory problems.

The peripheral nervous system consists of

"Fight-or-flight" behavior is associated with

Isabella is putting mustard on her hot dog. She realizes she has put too much and sucks up some of it back into the squeeze bottle. This process is similar to

Voluntary muscles are controlled by the ________ nervous system.

A specialized cell that makes up the nervous system that receives and sends messages within that system is called a