Question 1

Although the cortex makes up 80% of the volume of the human brain, it is only 2 to 3 millimeters thick. This is possible because of its numerous __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  separate layers 
B)  spirals 
C)  distinct pockets, or "compartmentalization" 
D)  convolutions and fissures 
A)  separate layers 
B)  spirals 
C)  distinct pockets, or "compartmentalization" 
D)  convolutions and fissures

Question 2

A general characteristic of the primary motor area is that __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the amount of tissue devoted to a specific area is related to that area's function 
B)  the primary motor area contains the sensory area that corresponds to the same area of the body 
C)  primary motor areas are localized in only two lobes of the cerebral hemispheres 
D)  the location of a neuron in the primary motor area depends on the importance of the body area to which that neuron corresponds 
A)  the amount of tissue devoted to a specific area is related to that area's function 
B)  the primary motor area contains the sensory area that corresponds to the same area of the body 
C)  primary motor areas are localized in only two lobes of the cerebral hemispheres 
D)  the location of a neuron in the primary motor area depends on the importance of the body area to which that neuron corresponds

Question 3

Mario has experienced a closed head injury, and as a result he has damage to his limbic system. Mario is likely to experience difficulty with the control of his __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  sensory functions 
B)  the skeletal musculature 
C)  such higher mental processes as thinking and language 
D)  emotional and motivational activities 
A)  sensory functions 
B)  the skeletal musculature 
C)  such higher mental processes as thinking and language 
D)  emotional and motivational activities

Question 4

The axon of a neuron __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  contains the neuron's nucleus and all the elements needed for metabolic function 
B)  receives inputs or signals from many other neurons 
C)  sends signals to other neurons 
D)  holds the neuron in place 
A)  contains the neuron's nucleus and all the elements needed for metabolic function 
B)  receives inputs or signals from many other neurons 
C)  sends signals to other neurons 
D)  holds the neuron in place

Question 5

Powerful electromagnets are essential for making a detailed image of the brain in the technique known as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  EEG 
B)  CT scan 
C)  PET scan 
D)  MRI 
A)  EEG 
B)  CT scan 
C)  PET scan 
D)  MRI

Question 6

Which of the following is an invasive technique for studying brain functioning?

Accepted Answer

A)  lesioning 
B)  transecting 
C)  electrical stimulation 
D)  all of the above 
A)  lesioning 
B)  transecting 
C)  electrical stimulation 
D)  all of the above

Question 7

The __________ system is composed of various glands that release hormones into the bloodstream.

Accepted Answer

A)  endocrine 
B)  neurotransmitter 
C)  nervous 
D)  parasympathetic 
A)  endocrine 
B)  neurotransmitter 
C)  nervous 
D)  parasympathetic

Question 8

New evidence suggests that, rather than merely offering passive support to neurons, glial cells may __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  constitute a second, slow signaling system within the brain 
B)  be responsive to various electrical, chemical, and mechanical stimuli 
C)  be extensively networked to communicate with each other 
D)  all of the above 
A)  constitute a second, slow signaling system within the brain 
B)  be responsive to various electrical, chemical, and mechanical stimuli 
C)  be extensively networked to communicate with each other 
D)  all of the above

Question 9

The sympathetic nervous system is likely responsible for controlling which behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  increases in heart rate as you get ready to give a speech 
B)  feeling sleepy after dinner 
C)  raising your arm to answer a question 
D)  walking quickly when you are late 
A)  increases in heart rate as you get ready to give a speech 
B)  feeling sleepy after dinner 
C)  raising your arm to answer a question 
D)  walking quickly when you are late

Question 10

The various new neuroimaging techniques are powerful, but at the same time __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  they do not, on their own, tell us whether a particular brain activity is a cause or a consequence of a given psychological process 
B)  they tend to yield extremely inconsistent data 
C)  none of them can show changes in the brain's minute-by-minute functioning 
D)  they can cause brain damage in certain individuals 
A)  they do not, on their own, tell us whether a particular brain activity is a cause or a consequence of a given psychological process 
B)  they tend to yield extremely inconsistent data 
C)  none of them can show changes in the brain's minute-by-minute functioning 
D)  they can cause brain damage in certain individuals

Question 11

You are looking at a neuron under the microscope and identify the part that receives inputs or signals from many other neurons. You have identified the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  axon 
B)  dendrites 
C)  cell body or soma 
D)  glia 
A)  axon 
B)  dendrites 
C)  cell body or soma 
D)  glia

Question 12

The part of the brain that carries information back and forth between the two hemispheres, thus allowing them to act in an integrated, coordinated fashion, is called the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  medulla 
B)  pons 
C)  cerebellum 
D)  corpus callosum 
A)  medulla 
B)  pons 
C)  cerebellum 
D)  corpus callosum

Question 13

The two parts of the central nervous system are the brain and the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  brain stem 
B)  nerves 
C)  autonomic nervous system 
D)  spinal cord 
A)  brain stem 
B)  nerves 
C)  autonomic nervous system 
D)  spinal cord

Question 14

Axon is to garden hose as __________ is to tree.

Accepted Answer

A)  nerve impulse 
B)  synapse 
C)  dendrite 
D)  myelin sheath 
E)  nucleus 
A)  nerve impulse 
B)  synapse 
C)  dendrite 
D)  myelin sheath 
E)  nucleus

Question 15

Glutamate is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  released at the junction between nerves and muscles 
B)  involved in sleep, mood, and arousal 
C)  a widely distributed inhibitory transmitter 
D)  the major excitatory transmitter for the brain 
A)  released at the junction between nerves and muscles 
B)  involved in sleep, mood, and arousal 
C)  a widely distributed inhibitory transmitter 
D)  the major excitatory transmitter for the brain

Question 16

In Descartes' conception, nonhuman animals are machines, but humans are not because only humans __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  possess souls 
B)  have complex enough nervous systems to make it obvious that their actions are not governed only by reflexes 
C)  possess senses, nerves, and animal spirits 
D)  have a central switching mechanism 
E)  all of the above 
A)  possess souls 
B)  have complex enough nervous systems to make it obvious that their actions are not governed only by reflexes 
C)  possess senses, nerves, and animal spirits 
D)  have a central switching mechanism 
E)  all of the above

Question 17

The naturally occurring barrier between the brain and the bloodstream that prevents many substances from entering the brain is called the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  neuroprotective organ 
B)  endogenous system 
C)  endocrine system 
D)  blood-brain barrier 
A)  neuroprotective organ 
B)  endogenous system 
C)  endocrine system 
D)  blood-brain barrier

Question 18

What would most likely be reported if a conscious patient's brain were electrically stimulated at point X on the accompanying diagram?

Accepted Answer

A)  a tingling on the right side of the body 
B)  a memory of some past experience 
C)  some kind of meaningless visual experience 
D)  hearing some meaningless sounds 
E)  a strong desire to move the right arm 
A)  a tingling on the right side of the body 
B)  a memory of some past experience 
C)  some kind of meaningless visual experience 
D)  hearing some meaningless sounds 
E)  a strong desire to move the right arm

Question 19

What was the big advantage of studying nerve impulses in squid?

Accepted Answer

A)  Axons in squid are plentiful. 
B)  Axons in squid have no resting potential, so it is easy to detect their nerve impulses. 
C)  Some axons in squid are huge. 
D)  Some axons in squid have no thresholds. 
A)  Axons in squid are plentiful. 
B)  Axons in squid have no resting potential, so it is easy to detect their nerve impulses. 
C)  Some axons in squid are huge. 
D)  Some axons in squid have no thresholds.

Question 20

The nonprimary motor area is critical for __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  sensation rather than motor functions 
B)  initiating and coordinating complex skilled movements 
C)  integrating sight and movement 
D)  integrating audition and sight 
A)  sensation rather than motor functions 
B)  initiating and coordinating complex skilled movements 
C)  integrating sight and movement 
D)  integrating audition and sight

Although the cortex makes up 80% of the volume of the human brain, it is only 2 to 3 millimeters thick. This is possible because of its numerous __________.

A general characteristic of the primary motor area is that __________.

Mario has experienced a closed head injury, and as a result he has damage to his limbic system. Mario is likely to experience difficulty with the control of his __________.

The axon of a neuron __________.

Powerful electromagnets are essential for making a detailed image of the brain in the technique known as __________.

Which of the following is an invasive technique for studying brain functioning?

The __________ system is composed of various glands that release hormones into the bloodstream.

New evidence suggests that, rather than merely offering passive support to neurons, glial cells may __________.

The sympathetic nervous system is likely responsible for controlling which behavior?

The various new neuroimaging techniques are powerful, but at the same time __________.

You are looking at a neuron under the microscope and identify the part that receives inputs or signals from many other neurons. You have identified the __________.

The part of the brain that carries information back and forth between the two hemispheres, thus allowing them to act in an integrated, coordinated fashion, is called the __________.

The two parts of the central nervous system are the brain and the __________.

Axon is to garden hose as __________ is to tree.

Glutamate is __________.

In Descartes' conception, nonhuman animals are machines, but humans are not because only humans __________.

The naturally occurring barrier between the brain and the bloodstream that prevents many substances from entering the brain is called the __________.

What would most likely be reported if a conscious patient's brain were electrically stimulated at point X on the accompanying diagram?

What was the big advantage of studying nerve impulses in squid?

The nonprimary motor area is critical for __________.

Research Methods

Evolutionary and Genetic Influences on Behavior

Sensation

Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thinking

Language

Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Social Psychology

Development

Personality

Psychopathology

Treatment of Mental Disorders

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Exam 3: The Brain and the Nervous System

Although the cortex makes up 80% of the volume of the human brain, it is only 2 to 3 millimeters thick. This is possible because of its numerous __________.

A general characteristic of the primary motor area is that __________.

Mario has experienced a closed head injury, and as a result he has damage to his limbic system. Mario is likely to experience difficulty with the control of his __________.

The axon of a neuron __________.

Powerful electromagnets are essential for making a detailed image of the brain in the technique known as __________.

Which of the following is an invasive technique for studying brain functioning?

The __________ system is composed of various glands that release hormones into the bloodstream.

New evidence suggests that, rather than merely offering passive support to neurons, glial cells may __________.

The sympathetic nervous system is likely responsible for controlling which behavior?

The various new neuroimaging techniques are powerful, but at the same time __________.

You are looking at a neuron under the microscope and identify the part that receives inputs or signals from many other neurons. You have identified the __________.

The part of the brain that carries information back and forth between the two hemispheres, thus allowing them to act in an integrated, coordinated fashion, is called the __________.

The two parts of the central nervous system are the brain and the __________.

Axon is to garden hose as __________ is to tree.

Glutamate is __________.

In Descartes' conception, nonhuman animals are machines, but humans are not because only humans __________.

The naturally occurring barrier between the brain and the bloodstream that prevents many substances from entering the brain is called the __________.

What would most likely be reported if a conscious patient's brain were electrically stimulated at point X on the accompanying diagram?

What was the big advantage of studying nerve impulses in squid?

The nonprimary motor area is critical for __________.

Research Methods

Evolutionary and Genetic Influences on Behavior

Sensation

Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thinking

Language

Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Social Psychology

Development

Personality

Psychopathology

Treatment of Mental Disorders

Filters