Question 1

An adult human brain undergoes a ______-fold increase in weight relative to that of the newborn brain.

Accepted Answer

A)  two 
B)  four 
C)  six 
D)  eight 
E)  ten 
A)  two 
B)  four 
C)  six 
D)  eight 
E)  ten

Question 2

Which scientist was among the first to advocate the use of experimental techniques in the study of physiology?

Accepted Answer

A)  John Watson 
B)  Rene Descartes 
C)  Aristotle 
D)  Johannes Müller 
E)  Charles Darwin 
A)  John Watson 
B)  Rene Descartes 
C)  Aristotle 
D)  Johannes Müller 
E)  Charles Darwin

Question 3

With regard to the surviving members of the primate family tree,

Accepted Answer

A)  members of the family tree share 78.8% of their DNA. 
B)  members of the family tree share 98.8% of their DNA. 
C)  chimpanzees and gorillas share 50% of their genes. 
D)  humans share only 1.2% of their genes with other members of the family tree. 
E)  there is little genetic similarity between primate groups. 
A)  members of the family tree share 78.8% of their DNA. 
B)  members of the family tree share 98.8% of their DNA. 
C)  chimpanzees and gorillas share 50% of their genes. 
D)  humans share only 1.2% of their genes with other members of the family tree. 
E)  there is little genetic similarity between primate groups.

Question 4

Which of the following is correct with regard to the relation between brain size and body size?

Accepted Answer

A)  Human brains are larger than other species when expressed relative to total body weight. 
B)  Human brains are larger than elephant brains in terms of absolute size. 
C)  The human brain is more than 5% of total body weight. 
D)  The elephant brain is larger than the human brain in terms of percent of body weight. 
E)  Larger brains require smaller bodies. 
A)  Human brains are larger than other species when expressed relative to total body weight. 
B)  Human brains are larger than elephant brains in terms of absolute size. 
C)  The human brain is more than 5% of total body weight. 
D)  The elephant brain is larger than the human brain in terms of percent of body weight. 
E)  Larger brains require smaller bodies.

Question 5

Traits that can be altered via genetic mutations

Accepted Answer

A)  are beneficial. 
B)  are unobservable. 
C)  are physical. 
D)  exert direct actions on behavior. 
E)  mostly involve psychological function. 
A)  are beneficial. 
B)  are unobservable. 
C)  are physical. 
D)  exert direct actions on behavior. 
E)  mostly involve psychological function.

Question 6

In 1870, Fritsch and Hitzig reported that electrical stimulation of the ________ in dogs resulted in muscle contractions of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  pineal gland; the facial muscles 
B)  parietal cortex; the opposite side of the body 
C)  corpus callosum; both hind legs 
D)  primary motor cortex; the opposite side of the body 
E)  globus pallidus; the same side of the body 
A)  pineal gland; the facial muscles 
B)  parietal cortex; the opposite side of the body 
C)  corpus callosum; both hind legs 
D)  primary motor cortex; the opposite side of the body 
E)  globus pallidus; the same side of the body

Question 7

Descartes's view of the mind-body was unique in that he argued that

Accepted Answer

A)  the heart is the organ that controls emotions. 
B)  the muscles are activated by electrical nerve signals. 
C)  unlike animals, human bodies do not show reflexes. 
D)  a reflex is a process controlled by the mind. 
E)  the mind controls the movements of the body. 
A)  the heart is the organ that controls emotions. 
B)  the muscles are activated by electrical nerve signals. 
C)  unlike animals, human bodies do not show reflexes. 
D)  a reflex is a process controlled by the mind. 
E)  the mind controls the movements of the body.

An adult human brain undergoes a ______-fold increase in weight relative to that of the newborn brain.

Which scientist was among the first to advocate the use of experimental techniques in the study of physiology?

With regard to the surviving members of the primate family tree,

Which of the following is correct with regard to the relation between brain size and body size?

Traits that can be altered via genetic mutations

In 1870, Fritsch and Hitzig reported that electrical stimulation of the in dogs resulted in muscle contractions of .

Descartes's view of the mind-body was unique in that he argued that

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An adult human brain undergoes a ______-fold increase in weight relative to that of the newborn brain.

Which scientist was among the first to advocate the use of experimental techniques in the study of physiology?

With regard to the surviving members of the primate family tree,

Which of the following is correct with regard to the relation between brain size and body size?

Traits that can be altered via genetic mutations

In 1870, Fritsch and Hitzig reported that electrical stimulation of the ________ in dogs resulted in muscle contractions of ________.

Descartes's view of the mind-body was unique in that he argued that

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

Anxiety Disorders, Autistic Disorder, attention-Deficithyperactivity Disorder, and Stress Disorders

Substance Abuse

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In 1870, Fritsch and Hitzig reported that electrical stimulation of the in dogs resulted in muscle contractions of .