Exam 2: The Biological Perspective

Neurons whose primary purpose is to carry messages from the spinal cord or the brain to the muscles and glands are called __________.

The autonomic and somatic nervous systems are divisions of the _______ system.

The medulla,pons,and thalamus are all part of the:

Which hemisphere of the cerebral cortex is usually dominant in spatial tasks?

The branch of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for quick action in an emergency is the __________ division.

Eating,drinking,sexual behavior,temperature control,and sleeping are most strongly influenced by the:

The deer waits motionlessly,hidden in the thicket as the band of hunters approach.As they get closer,their dogs bark,picking up the scent of their prey.In a futile effort to escape,the deer bolts.Which of the following most accurately describes the nervous system of the hunted deer at this point?

It's midnight,and you are alone in your room studying.You hear a loud crash outside your room,and your whole body reacts instantly and furiously.The system that produces these reactions is the ________ system.

The site of many mental processes that are unique to humans (self-awareness,initiative,planning ability,and goal-directed behavior)is the __________.

A young woman returns from a day at the beach to find she has developed a severe sunburn.Which neurons are sending the messages from her burned skin to her brain informing her of the pain from the burn?

Darlene has just discovered that she made the dean's list,and she's in ecstasy--singing and dancing down the corridor.Which area of the brain is directing her behavior?

Despite its dangers,a young man continues to take cocaine because of the feeling of euphoria it produces for him.This powerful arousal of his nervous system is probably due to cocaine's ability to:

The short fibers which extend from the neuron allowing it to receive messages from other neurons are __________.

When the sympathetic nervous system assumes control of the involuntary bodily processes during a stressful situation,which of the following changes is likely to occur?

The spinal cord:

Which of the following is NOT true of all neurotransmitters?

The motor cortex is located in the _______ lobe of the brain.

Which of the following is NOT a part of the endocrine system?

The myelin sheath _______.

A victim of a car wreck with head injuries,whose involuntary bodily processes (breathing,heartbeat,etc. )have been disturbed,probably has had damage done to the _______.