Question 1

Key cranial nerves responsible for the heart, circulatory system, and the diaphragm are located in the ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  forebrain 
B)  midbrain 
C)  hindbrain 
D)  prefrontal 
A)  forebrain 
B)  midbrain 
C)  hindbrain 
D)  prefrontal

Question 2

Normally, long-term depression (LTD) occurs when either presynaptic activity or postsynaptic activity occurs alone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The role of the sympathetic nervous system is to calm our bodies down after something stressful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The most frequent excitatory neurotransmitter in the hippocampus is _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  GABA 
B)  glutamate 
C)  norepinephrine 
D)  dopamine 
A)  GABA 
B)  glutamate 
C)  norepinephrine 
D)  dopamine

Question 5

The synaptic potential created in a distant dendritic branch would most likely be _____ when it arrived at the cell body.

Accepted Answer

A)  small 
B)  large 
C)  average 
D)  it depends on where it occurred 
A)  small 
B)  large 
C)  average 
D)  it depends on where it occurred

Question 6

The large prefrontal association cortex is well developed in primates, especially humans and is correlated with:

Accepted Answer

A)  short term memory. 
B)  long term memory. 
C)  emotions. 
D)  intelligence. 
A)  short term memory. 
B)  long term memory. 
C)  emotions. 
D)  intelligence.

Question 7

Give a general overview of the types of abilities that are regulated by the three main regions of the brain. Start with the most primitive area.

Accepted Answer

The hindbrain is the most primitive brai

Question 8

The spinal nerves carry information in and out of the brain via the ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  central nervous system 
B)  central peripheral nervous system 
C)  peripheral nervous system 
D)  perinatal nervous system 
A)  central nervous system 
B)  central peripheral nervous system 
C)  peripheral nervous system 
D)  perinatal nervous system

Question 9

The role of the premotor cortex is to ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  initiate motor movements with incoming sensory information 
B)  send motor information on to the parietal lobe 
C)  coordinate motor movements 
D)  integrate reflexive actions 
A)  initiate motor movements with incoming sensory information 
B)  send motor information on to the parietal lobe 
C)  coordinate motor movements 
D)  integrate reflexive actions

Question 10

Calcium ions in the postsynaptic neuron aid in the process of long-term potentiation by synthesizing neurotrophins, which _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  increase the magnesium ion levels 
B)  decrease the size of the synapses 
C)  permanently sensitize the synapses 
D)  activate the release of more calcium ions 
A)  increase the magnesium ion levels 
B)  decrease the size of the synapses 
C)  permanently sensitize the synapses 
D)  activate the release of more calcium ions

Key cranial nerves responsible for the heart, circulatory system, and the diaphragm are located in the ____________.

Normally, long-term depression (LTD) occurs when either presynaptic activity or postsynaptic activity occurs alone.

The role of the sympathetic nervous system is to calm our bodies down after something stressful.

The most frequent excitatory neurotransmitter in the hippocampus is _________.

The synaptic potential created in a distant dendritic branch would most likely be _____ when it arrived at the cell body.

The large prefrontal association cortex is well developed in primates, especially humans and is correlated with:

Give a general overview of the types of abilities that are regulated by the three main regions of the brain. Start with the most primitive area.

The spinal nerves carry information in and out of the brain via the ___________.

The role of the premotor cortex is to ___________.

Calcium ions in the postsynaptic neuron aid in the process of long-term potentiation by synthesizing neurotrophins, which _________.

The Nature of Learning and Memory

Simple Forms of Learning and Memory

Perceptual Learning and Memory

Procedural Learning I: Classical Conditioning

Procedural Learning II: Habits and Instrumental Learning

Emotional Learning and Memory

Cognitive Memory

Episodic Memory

Semantic Memory

Memory Consolidation

Short-Term Memory and Working Memory

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Exam 2: The Neural Bases of Learning and Memory

Key cranial nerves responsible for the heart, circulatory system, and the diaphragm are located in the ____________.

Normally, long-term depression (LTD) occurs when either presynaptic activity or postsynaptic activity occurs alone.

The role of the sympathetic nervous system is to calm our bodies down after something stressful.

The most frequent excitatory neurotransmitter in the hippocampus is _________.

The synaptic potential created in a distant dendritic branch would most likely be _____ when it arrived at the cell body.

The large prefrontal association cortex is well developed in primates, especially humans and is correlated with:

Give a general overview of the types of abilities that are regulated by the three main regions of the brain. Start with the most primitive area.

The spinal nerves carry information in and out of the brain via the ___________.

The role of the premotor cortex is to ___________.

Calcium ions in the postsynaptic neuron aid in the process of long-term potentiation by synthesizing neurotrophins, which _________.

The Nature of Learning and Memory

Simple Forms of Learning and Memory

Perceptual Learning and Memory

Procedural Learning I: Classical Conditioning

Procedural Learning II: Habits and Instrumental Learning

Emotional Learning and Memory

Cognitive Memory

Episodic Memory

Semantic Memory

Memory Consolidation

Short-Term Memory and Working Memory

Filters