Exam 2: The Biological Perspective

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?

What is the function of myelin?

What is the term used to describe the rounded areas on the ends of the axon terminals?

The hormone released by the pineal gland that reduces body temperature and prepares you for sleep is ________.

People suffering from Alzheimer's disease have much lower levels of acetylcholine in the ________.

The term "fire" when referring to neural transmission indicates that a neuron:

Which of the following regions contains the auditory cortex?

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

Joe is very anxious over an upcoming exam. Consequently, his adrenal glands will probably produce ________.

The pituitary gland is controlled by the:

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 part of the brain located just behind the temples, containing neurons responsible for the sense of hearing and meaningful speech, is called the ________.

The two major divisions of the central nervous system are:

Rats that have a damaged ________ will show no fear when placed next to a cat.

Stem cells can become other cells, such as blood cells, nerve cells, and brain cells.

The purpose of the myelin sheath is to ________.

The peripheral nervous system consists of ________.

Which of the following is a likely effect of damage to the hypothalamus?

Estrogen is to ________ as testosterone is to ________.

Which of the following is NOT a lobe of the brain?