Question 1

A group of three bases that provides instructions for the production of a single amino acid is known as a

Accepted Answer

A)  proteome. 
B)  gene. 
C)  ribosome. 
D)  codon. 
A)  proteome. 
B)  gene. 
C)  ribosome. 
D)  codon.

Question 2

Medications that were commonly used to treat _________ have also been used to treat aggressive patients and improve cognition in patients with Alzheimer's disease.

Accepted Answer

A)  depression. 
B)  bipolar disorder. 
C)  attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. 
D)  schizophrenia. 
A)  depression. 
B)  bipolar disorder. 
C)  attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. 
D)  schizophrenia.

Question 3

Fetal alcohol syndrome occurs

Accepted Answer

A)  even in cases in which the mother drinks only moderate amounts of alcohol. 
B)  only in mothers with low socioeconomic status. 
C)  only in cases where the mother has consumed large quantities of alcohol throughout the pregnancy. 
D)  only in cases where the mother drinks heavily during the last few weeks of pregnancy. 
A)  even in cases in which the mother drinks only moderate amounts of alcohol. 
B)  only in mothers with low socioeconomic status. 
C)  only in cases where the mother has consumed large quantities of alcohol throughout the pregnancy. 
D)  only in cases where the mother drinks heavily during the last few weeks of pregnancy.

Question 4

Why does a critical period end?

Accepted Answer

Although we don't know exactly why a cri

Question 5

Cells in the outer layers of the cerebral cortex are the ___________ to begin migrating,and they have the _____________ journey to their final destination.

Accepted Answer

A)  first;shortest 
B)  first;longest 
C)  last;shortest 
D)  last;longest 
A)  first;shortest 
B)  first;longest 
C)  last;shortest 
D)  last;longest

Question 6

According to Robert Friedland and his colleagues,people with dementia are more likely than people who remain healthy to engage in which of the following activities?

Accepted Answer

A)  walking 
B)  eating vegetables 
C)  reading 
D)  watching television 
A)  walking 
B)  eating vegetables 
C)  reading 
D)  watching television

Question 7

A characteristic that results from genes on the X chromosome that are not duplicated on the Y chromosomes is referred to as being

Accepted Answer

A)  recessive. 
B)  a mutation. 
C)  a SNP. 
D)  sex-linked. 
A)  recessive. 
B)  a mutation. 
C)  a SNP. 
D)  sex-linked.

Question 8

The human brain is considered mature at the age of

Accepted Answer

A)  5 years. 
B)  10 years. 
C)  20-25 years. 
D)  45 years. 
A)  5 years. 
B)  10 years. 
C)  20-25 years. 
D)  45 years.

Question 9

Hubel and Wiesel's research with vision in kittens demonstrated that experience has _________ effects on the organization of the visual cortex _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  no;during the critical period 
B)  substantial;during the critical period 
C)  substantial;throughout life 
D)  no;throughout life 
A)  no;during the critical period 
B)  substantial;during the critical period 
C)  substantial;throughout life 
D)  no;throughout life

Question 10

A Hebb synapse is one that

Accepted Answer

A)  has been pruned. 
B)  has not fully matured. 
C)  participates in vision. 
D)  has been strengthened by simultaneous activity. 
A)  has been pruned. 
B)  has not fully matured. 
C)  participates in vision. 
D)  has been strengthened by simultaneous activity.

Question 11

The notochord will eventually develop into the

Accepted Answer

A)  ventricles and central canal. 
B)  ventral motor system of the spinal cord. 
C)  the vertebrae surrounding the spinal cord. 
D)  the dorsal sensory system of the spinal cord. 
A)  ventricles and central canal. 
B)  ventral motor system of the spinal cord. 
C)  the vertebrae surrounding the spinal cord. 
D)  the dorsal sensory system of the spinal cord.

Question 12

Your grandmother is 80 years old and very active.She still reads,getting new books from the library every week,and walks every day.What is the most likely prognosis for your grandmother's cognitive abilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  After age 80,everyone experiences serious cognitive decline,so she will probably begin to lose her abilities shortly. 
B)  After age 80,everyone gets senile,so you can expect her to begin to show signs of senility. 
C)  Most of one's useful life occurs before age 80,so your grandmother will probably begin to withdraw into herself. 
D)  It is very possible that your grandmother will continue to be mentally alert and active right up until her death. 
A)  After age 80,everyone experiences serious cognitive decline,so she will probably begin to lose her abilities shortly. 
B)  After age 80,everyone gets senile,so you can expect her to begin to show signs of senility. 
C)  Most of one's useful life occurs before age 80,so your grandmother will probably begin to withdraw into herself. 
D)  It is very possible that your grandmother will continue to be mentally alert and active right up until her death.

Question 13

How many chromosomes do human beings typically have?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 pairs for a total of 40 chromosomes 
B)  21 pairs for a total of 42 chromosomes 
C)  22 pairs for a total of 44 chromosomes 
D)  23 pairs for a total of 46 chromosomes 
A)  20 pairs for a total of 40 chromosomes 
B)  21 pairs for a total of 42 chromosomes 
C)  22 pairs for a total of 44 chromosomes 
D)  23 pairs for a total of 46 chromosomes

Question 14

At the onset of Alzheimer's disease,the first areas of the brain to show degeneration are usually the

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothalamus and amydala. 
B)  amygdala and reticular formation. 
C)  hippocampus and the posterior cingulate cortex. 
D)  basal ganglia and cerebellum. 
A)  hypothalamus and amydala. 
B)  amygdala and reticular formation. 
C)  hippocampus and the posterior cingulate cortex. 
D)  basal ganglia and cerebellum.

Question 15

Why do we need the process of x-inactivation?

Accepted Answer

X-inactivation occurs when one X chromos

Question 16

A person's observable characteristics,representing a combination of her or his genes and environmental influences,are known as the person's

Accepted Answer

A)  genome. 
B)  genotype. 
C)  phenotype. 
D)  chromosome. 
A)  genome. 
B)  genotype. 
C)  phenotype. 
D)  chromosome.

Question 17

What are the possible benefits of adult neurogenesis?

Accepted Answer

Although neurogenesis in adult

Question 18

Which of the following is the best definition of the human genome?

Accepted Answer

A)  The complete genetic composition of a human being. 
B)  An individual's observable characteristics that are not due to environmental factors. 
C)  The translation of the genotype into the phenotype of an organism. 
D)  A functional hereditary unit made up of DNA that occupies a fixed location on a chromosome. 
A)  The complete genetic composition of a human being. 
B)  An individual's observable characteristics that are not due to environmental factors. 
C)  The translation of the genotype into the phenotype of an organism. 
D)  A functional hereditary unit made up of DNA that occupies a fixed location on a chromosome.

Question 19

_________ of the genes found on the X chromosome are duplicated on the Y chromosome.

Accepted Answer

A)  All 
B)  None 
C)  Most 
D)  Some 
A)  All 
B)  None 
C)  Most 
D)  Some

Question 20

What is spina bifida?

Accepted Answer

Spina bifida is a condition that results

A group of three bases that provides instructions for the production of a single amino acid is known as a

Medications that were commonly used to treat _________ have also been used to treat aggressive patients and improve cognition in patients with Alzheimer's disease.

Fetal alcohol syndrome occurs

Why does a critical period end?

Cells in the outer layers of the cerebral cortex are the _ to begin migrating,and they have the ___ journey to their final destination.

According to Robert Friedland and his colleagues,people with dementia are more likely than people who remain healthy to engage in which of the following activities?

A characteristic that results from genes on the X chromosome that are not duplicated on the Y chromosomes is referred to as being

The human brain is considered mature at the age of

Hubel and Wiesel's research with vision in kittens demonstrated that experience has _ effects on the organization of the visual cortex _.

A Hebb synapse is one that

The notochord will eventually develop into the

Your grandmother is 80 years old and very active.She still reads,getting new books from the library every week,and walks every day.What is the most likely prognosis for your grandmother's cognitive abilities?

How many chromosomes do human beings typically have?

At the onset of Alzheimer's disease,the first areas of the brain to show degeneration are usually the

Why do we need the process of x-inactivation?

A person's observable characteristics,representing a combination of her or his genes and environmental influences,are known as the person's

What are the possible benefits of adult neurogenesis?

Which of the following is the best definition of the human genome?

_________ of the genes found on the X chromosome are duplicated on the Y chromosome.

What is spina bifida?

Introducing Biological Psychology

The Anatomy and Evolution of the Nervous System

Cells of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Vision

Nonvisual Sensation and Perception

Movement

Temperature Regulation,thirst,and Hunger

Sexual Behavior

Sleep and Waking

Learning and Memory

Lateralization, language, and Intelligence

Emotion, reward, aggression, and Stress

Neurological Disorders

Psychological Disorders

Filters

Exam 5: Genetics and the Development of the Human Brain

A group of three bases that provides instructions for the production of a single amino acid is known as a

Medications that were commonly used to treat _________ have also been used to treat aggressive patients and improve cognition in patients with Alzheimer's disease.

Fetal alcohol syndrome occurs

Why does a critical period end?

Cells in the outer layers of the cerebral cortex are the ___________ to begin migrating,and they have the _____________ journey to their final destination.

According to Robert Friedland and his colleagues,people with dementia are more likely than people who remain healthy to engage in which of the following activities?

A characteristic that results from genes on the X chromosome that are not duplicated on the Y chromosomes is referred to as being

The human brain is considered mature at the age of

Hubel and Wiesel's research with vision in kittens demonstrated that experience has _________ effects on the organization of the visual cortex _________.

A Hebb synapse is one that

The notochord will eventually develop into the

Your grandmother is 80 years old and very active.She still reads,getting new books from the library every week,and walks every day.What is the most likely prognosis for your grandmother's cognitive abilities?

How many chromosomes do human beings typically have?

At the onset of Alzheimer's disease,the first areas of the brain to show degeneration are usually the

Why do we need the process of x-inactivation?

A person's observable characteristics,representing a combination of her or his genes and environmental influences,are known as the person's

What are the possible benefits of adult neurogenesis?

Which of the following is the best definition of the human genome?

_________ of the genes found on the X chromosome are duplicated on the Y chromosome.

What is spina bifida?

Introducing Biological Psychology

The Anatomy and Evolution of the Nervous System

Cells of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Vision

Nonvisual Sensation and Perception

Movement

Temperature Regulation,thirst,and Hunger

Sexual Behavior

Sleep and Waking

Learning and Memory

Lateralization, language, and Intelligence

Emotion, reward, aggression, and Stress

Neurological Disorders

Psychological Disorders

Filters

Cells in the outer layers of the cerebral cortex are the _ to begin migrating,and they have the ___ journey to their final destination.

Hubel and Wiesel's research with vision in kittens demonstrated that experience has _ effects on the organization of the visual cortex _.