Question 1

Injection of CRH into the brain would be expected to result in

Accepted Answer

A)  a profound state of relaxation. 
B)  increased beard growth in men. 
C)  impaired fear responses. 
D)  behavioral signs of anxiety. 
E)  activation of the parasympathetic nervous system. 
A)  a profound state of relaxation. 
B)  increased beard growth in men. 
C)  impaired fear responses. 
D)  behavioral signs of anxiety. 
E)  activation of the parasympathetic nervous system.

Question 2

Methylphenidates stimulate release of dopamine and ________ in the prefrontal cortex to ameliorate the symptoms of ADHD.

Accepted Answer

A)  glycine 
B)  norepinephrine 
C)  acetylcholine 
D)  serotonin 
E)  GABA 
A)  glycine 
B)  norepinephrine 
C)  acetylcholine 
D)  serotonin 
E)  GABA

Question 3

Glucocorticoid receptors

Accepted Answer

A)  are found in highest concentration in the adrenal glands. 
B)  are found within almost every cell of the body. 
C)  disappear following adrenalectomy. 
D)  gradually deteriorate with age. 
E)  are primarily localized in the brainstem and the spinal cord. 
A)  are found in highest concentration in the adrenal glands. 
B)  are found within almost every cell of the body. 
C)  disappear following adrenalectomy. 
D)  gradually deteriorate with age. 
E)  are primarily localized in the brainstem and the spinal cord.

Question 4

A person showing muscular and vocal tics, squatting, grunting, and vulgar speech is most likely to have

Accepted Answer

A)  Guillain-Barré syndrome. 
B)  Kluver-Bucy syndrome. 
C)  Tourette's syndrome. 
D)  Clint Eastwood syndrome. 
E)  Korsakoff's disease. 
A)  Guillain-Barré syndrome. 
B)  Kluver-Bucy syndrome. 
C)  Tourette's syndrome. 
D)  Clint Eastwood syndrome. 
E)  Korsakoff's disease.

Question 5

With regard to glucocorticoids,

Accepted Answer

A)  an inability to secrete glucocorticoids results in greater reactivity/toxicity to stressors. 
B)  secretion of glucocorticoids is controlled by the central nucleus of the amygdala. 
C)  these act to increase levels of hormones that affect sexual function. 
D)  cortisol is a glucocorticoid released by the anterior pituitary gland. 
E)  receptors for the glucocorticoids are mostly found within limbic system neurons. 
A)  an inability to secrete glucocorticoids results in greater reactivity/toxicity to stressors. 
B)  secretion of glucocorticoids is controlled by the central nucleus of the amygdala. 
C)  these act to increase levels of hormones that affect sexual function. 
D)  cortisol is a glucocorticoid released by the anterior pituitary gland. 
E)  receptors for the glucocorticoids are mostly found within limbic system neurons.

Question 6

Regarding neurosurgery and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD),

Accepted Answer

A)  ablation of the frontal cortex is most likely to produce improvement in OCD symptoms. 
B)  ablation of the cingulum bundle is most likely to produce negative cognitive changes in OCD patients. 
C)  neurosurgery works best when followed by drug treatment. 
D)  ablation of the cingulum bundle can lead to some improvement in OCD symptoms in about half of patients. 
E)  neurosurgery is the most common form of treatment for OCD. 
A)  ablation of the frontal cortex is most likely to produce improvement in OCD symptoms. 
B)  ablation of the cingulum bundle is most likely to produce negative cognitive changes in OCD patients. 
C)  neurosurgery works best when followed by drug treatment. 
D)  ablation of the cingulum bundle can lead to some improvement in OCD symptoms in about half of patients. 
E)  neurosurgery is the most common form of treatment for OCD.

Question 7

Tierra is fearful of catching an illness. She envisions germs covering every surface when she ventures outside of her immaculately kept apartment. She wears gloves and refuses to touch other individuals or to allow them to touch her. Her preoccupation with germs would be considered a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  compulsion. 
B)  obsession. 
C)  fixation. 
D)  mania. 
E)  occupation. 
A)  compulsion. 
B)  obsession. 
C)  fixation. 
D)  mania. 
E)  occupation.

Question 8

A(n) ________ is a component of the immune system that is developed within bone marrow.

Accepted Answer

A)  antigen 
B)  pathogen 
C)  B-lymphocyte 
D)  alpha-lymphocyte 
E)  T-lymphocyte 
A)  antigen 
B)  pathogen 
C)  B-lymphocyte 
D)  alpha-lymphocyte 
E)  T-lymphocyte

Question 9

Describe and explain how the hormonal changes that accompany stress can alter health.

Accepted Answer

Exposure to a stressor activates the PVN

Question 10

Prolonged stress can result in cardiovascular disease because

Accepted Answer

A)  stress-related hormones are toxic for cardiac cells. 
B)  stress can increase blood pressure. 
C)  of prolonged activation of the parasympathetic nervous system. 
D)  stress increases consumption of fatty foods that in turn clog the arteries. 
E)  activation of the sympathetic nervous system produces more wear and tear on the cardiovascular system. 
A)  stress-related hormones are toxic for cardiac cells. 
B)  stress can increase blood pressure. 
C)  of prolonged activation of the parasympathetic nervous system. 
D)  stress increases consumption of fatty foods that in turn clog the arteries. 
E)  activation of the sympathetic nervous system produces more wear and tear on the cardiovascular system.

Question 11

The capacity of stress to suppress the immune response is mediated by the secretion of

Accepted Answer

A)  immunoglobulins. 
B)  cytokines. 
C)  glucocorticoids. 
D)  norepinephrine. 
E)  B-lymphocytes. 
A)  immunoglobulins. 
B)  cytokines. 
C)  glucocorticoids. 
D)  norepinephrine. 
E)  B-lymphocytes.

Question 12

Prenatal stress can cause long-lasting malfunctions in learning and memory by interfering with normal development of the

Accepted Answer

A)  cerebral cortex. 
B)  hippocampus. 
C)  amygdala. 
D)  thalamus. 
E)  hypothalamus. 
A)  cerebral cortex. 
B)  hippocampus. 
C)  amygdala. 
D)  thalamus. 
E)  hypothalamus.

Question 13

Hans Selye argued that ill health noted after stress exposure reflects

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased blood pressure. 
B)  overstimulation of growth. 
C)  the prolonged secretion of glucocorticoids. 
D)  the activation of apoptosis in brain by stress exposure. 
E)  the prolonged secretion of norepinephrine and epinephrine. 
A)  decreased blood pressure. 
B)  overstimulation of growth. 
C)  the prolonged secretion of glucocorticoids. 
D)  the activation of apoptosis in brain by stress exposure. 
E)  the prolonged secretion of norepinephrine and epinephrine.

Question 14

During a stress response,

Accepted Answer

A)  the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system is activated. 
B)  norepinephrine is released as a neurotransmitter in the brain. 
C)  the adrenal gland releases steroid hormones. 
D)  an increased output of the heart increases blood flow to the muscles. 
E)  the adrenal glands secrete androgens. 
A)  the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system is activated. 
B)  norepinephrine is released as a neurotransmitter in the brain. 
C)  the adrenal gland releases steroid hormones. 
D)  an increased output of the heart increases blood flow to the muscles. 
E)  the adrenal glands secrete androgens.

Question 15

The specific compulsion known as trichotillomania

Accepted Answer

A)  is most common in males. 
B)  involves hair pulling. 
C)  can be treated by lithium. 
D)  involves damage to the cingulum. 
E)  occurs in about 5% of the population. 
A)  is most common in males. 
B)  involves hair pulling. 
C)  can be treated by lithium. 
D)  involves damage to the cingulum. 
E)  occurs in about 5% of the population.

Question 16

A panic-prone person who ingests a(n) ________ would be expected to show increased anxiety.

Accepted Answer

A)  benzodiazepine agonist 
B)  tricyclic antidepressant 
C)  MAO inhibitor 
D)  combination of ethyl alcohol and barbiturate 
E)  benzodiazepine antagonist 
A)  benzodiazepine agonist 
B)  tricyclic antidepressant 
C)  MAO inhibitor 
D)  combination of ethyl alcohol and barbiturate 
E)  benzodiazepine antagonist

Question 17

A person who has been subjected to long-term stress

Accepted Answer

A)  is more likely to suffer poorer health later in life. 
B)  will show immediate health effects, but recover quickly. 
C)  will recover gradually, but exhibit no lasting effects of the stress. 
D)  may be more likely to have high blood pressure, but not ulcers. 
E)  is more likely to show avoidance of stress in the future. 
A)  is more likely to suffer poorer health later in life. 
B)  will show immediate health effects, but recover quickly. 
C)  will recover gradually, but exhibit no lasting effects of the stress. 
D)  may be more likely to have high blood pressure, but not ulcers. 
E)  is more likely to show avoidance of stress in the future.

Question 18

The ________ pathway from the basal ganglia to the cortex is ________ for motor function.

Accepted Answer

A)  indirect; excitatory 
B)  direct; inhibitory 
C)  corticofugal; excitatory 
D)  direct; excitatory 
E)  hyperdirect; excitatory 
A)  indirect; excitatory 
B)  direct; inhibitory 
C)  corticofugal; excitatory 
D)  direct; excitatory 
E)  hyperdirect; excitatory

Question 19

The form of anxiety known as panic disorder

Accepted Answer

A)  occurs twice as often in women as in men. 
B)  is a disorder of young women, but not young men. 
C)  rarely appears before the age of 35. 
D)  is five times more likely to occur in older men than older women. 
E)  rarely lasts more than a few seconds. 
A)  occurs twice as often in women as in men. 
B)  is a disorder of young women, but not young men. 
C)  rarely appears before the age of 35. 
D)  is five times more likely to occur in older men than older women. 
E)  rarely lasts more than a few seconds.

Question 20

The effectiveness of benzodiazepines for the treatment of anxiety disorders involves

Accepted Answer

A)  5HT3 receptors. 
B)  GABAA receptors. 
C)  nicotinic receptors. 
D)  5HT1A receptors. 
E)  noradrenergic receptors. 
A)  5HT3 receptors. 
B)  GABAA receptors. 
C)  nicotinic receptors. 
D)  5HT1A receptors. 
E)  noradrenergic receptors.

Injection of CRH into the brain would be expected to result in

Methylphenidates stimulate release of dopamine and ________ in the prefrontal cortex to ameliorate the symptoms of ADHD.

Glucocorticoid receptors

A person showing muscular and vocal tics, squatting, grunting, and vulgar speech is most likely to have

With regard to glucocorticoids,

Regarding neurosurgery and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD),

Tierra is fearful of catching an illness. She envisions germs covering every surface when she ventures outside of her immaculately kept apartment. She wears gloves and refuses to touch other individuals or to allow them to touch her. Her preoccupation with germs would be considered a(n)

A(n) ________ is a component of the immune system that is developed within bone marrow.

Describe and explain how the hormonal changes that accompany stress can alter health.

Prolonged stress can result in cardiovascular disease because

The capacity of stress to suppress the immune response is mediated by the secretion of

Prenatal stress can cause long-lasting malfunctions in learning and memory by interfering with normal development of the

Hans Selye argued that ill health noted after stress exposure reflects

During a stress response,

The specific compulsion known as trichotillomania

A panic-prone person who ingests a(n) ________ would be expected to show increased anxiety.

A person who has been subjected to long-term stress

The pathway from the basal ganglia to the cortex is for motor function.

The form of anxiety known as panic disorder

The effectiveness of benzodiazepines for the treatment of anxiety disorders involves

Introduction

Structure and Function of Cells of the Nervous System

Structure of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Methods and Strategies of Research

Vision

Audition, the Body Senses, and the Chemical Senses

Control of Movement

Sleep and Biological Rhythms

Reproductive Behavior

Emotion

Ingestive Behavior

Learning and Memory

Human Communication

Neurological Disorders

Schizophrenia and the Affective Disorders

Substance Abuse

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Exam 17: Anxiety Disorders, Autistic Disorder, attention-Deficithyperactivity Disorder, and Stress Disorders

Injection of CRH into the brain would be expected to result in

Methylphenidates stimulate release of dopamine and ________ in the prefrontal cortex to ameliorate the symptoms of ADHD.

Glucocorticoid receptors

A person showing muscular and vocal tics, squatting, grunting, and vulgar speech is most likely to have

With regard to glucocorticoids,

Regarding neurosurgery and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD),

Tierra is fearful of catching an illness. She envisions germs covering every surface when she ventures outside of her immaculately kept apartment. She wears gloves and refuses to touch other individuals or to allow them to touch her. Her preoccupation with germs would be considered a(n)

A(n) ________ is a component of the immune system that is developed within bone marrow.

Describe and explain how the hormonal changes that accompany stress can alter health.

Prolonged stress can result in cardiovascular disease because

The capacity of stress to suppress the immune response is mediated by the secretion of

Prenatal stress can cause long-lasting malfunctions in learning and memory by interfering with normal development of the

Hans Selye argued that ill health noted after stress exposure reflects

During a stress response,

The specific compulsion known as trichotillomania

A panic-prone person who ingests a(n) ________ would be expected to show increased anxiety.

A person who has been subjected to long-term stress

The ________ pathway from the basal ganglia to the cortex is ________ for motor function.

The form of anxiety known as panic disorder

The effectiveness of benzodiazepines for the treatment of anxiety disorders involves

Introduction

Structure and Function of Cells of the Nervous System

Structure of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Methods and Strategies of Research

Vision

Audition, the Body Senses, and the Chemical Senses

Control of Movement

Sleep and Biological Rhythms

Reproductive Behavior

Emotion

Ingestive Behavior

Learning and Memory

Human Communication

Neurological Disorders

Schizophrenia and the Affective Disorders

Substance Abuse

Filters

The pathway from the basal ganglia to the cortex is for motor function.