Exam 3: Biological Psychology

Rodney wanted to "have the bumps on his head examined" to determine certain aspects of his personality. To do this, he had to go to a

Which of the following is the most outdated method for mapping the brain?

The ________ is a structure in the brainstem responsible for life-sustaining functions, such as breathing and heart rate.

Hortense was in a terrible accident, and part of her brain was injured. The result was that she lost the ability to control the musculature in her body and experienced random ticks, twitches, and movements nearly all of the time. Hortense probably suffered damage to the ________ cortex of her brain.

A cell in the human nervous system whose primary function is to help form myelin and the blood-brain barrier, respond to injury, remove debris, and enhance learning and memory is called a(n)________ cell.

Libby's physician refers her to a medical centre in order to have the biochemical activity in her brain analysed. 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 ________.

Tracey has been unable to participate in her gymnastics class and is very uncoordinated since she was involved in an accident and suffered a head injury. As a result of the accident, she was likely to have suffered damage to her ________.

The use of embryonic ________ cells, though hotly debated as both a medical and social issue, may have the potential for helping to cure many serious diseases and injuries.

After suffering a brain injury by falling from a ladder, Zack's wife continues to tell the doctor that his personality has changed. He used to be fun loving and carefree, but he is now more critical and yells at his children for seemingly little reason. Zack is likely to have suffered damage to the ________ lobe of his cortex.

According to the myths surrounding being right-brained or left-brained, ________ are supposed to be artistic, creative, and emotional.

You are walking in the woods when suddenly you see a dangerous-looking snake in your path. Upon closer examination, you realise it is harmless. Explain the physiological reactions that occurred during this process.

The state during which a neuron contains more negatively charged ions inside the cell than outside the cell and is not firing is referred to as the ________.

Within neurons, the term potentiation refers to

The brief time during which another action potential cannot occur is called the absolute ________ period.

Andy has decided to seek medical help for mood disturbances and appetite problems. Which neurotransmitter is most likely involved in the problems Andy is experiencing?

Which of the following is a group of several interconnected brain structures involved in emotion, memory, smell, and motivation?

Which of the following statements regarding heritability is accurate?

After a head injury, a person reports that she is unable to see, although her eyes are uninjured. A doctor would suspect an injury in the ________ lobe.

The ________ regulates and maintains constant internal bodily states such as hunger, thirst, sexual motivation, and body temperature.

Which of the following lobes of the cerebral cortex contains the primary sensory cortex?