Exam 2: Biological Perspective

Maria suffered a stroke that damaged a part of her brain.She fell into a sleeplike coma and could not be awakened.If we know that the area of damage is somewhere in the brain stem,which structure is most likely damaged?

In the structure of the neuron,the __________ sends information to other cells.

Jeff is undergoing brain surgery to remove a tumor.The surgeon applies electrical stimulation to various areas around the tumor,causing Jeff to report tingling sensations in various areas of his skin.The tumor is most likely in which lobe of Jeff's brain?

Recognizing the face of someone you run into at the mall is a function of the __________ hemisphere;being able to retrieve that person's name from memory is a function of the __________ hemisphere.

Melatonin is secreted by the __________ gland(s).

Which of the following is the correct path of a reflex arc?

Which part of the brain is the link between the brain and the glandular system?

Which of the following techniques for imaging the brain would not be advisable for a person with a metal plate in his or her head?

When a neuron is in the resting potential state,where are there more sodium ions?

Voluntary muscles are controlled by the __________ nervous system.

Which technique of studying the brain involves recording the electrical activity of large groups of cortical neurons?

The action of hormones in the bloodstream is most similar to which of the following?

In the split-brain operation,the __________ is severed,which is the primary communication pathway between the two hemispheres.

Your heart races.You begin to breathe faster.Your pupils enlarge and your appetite is gone.Your __________ division has just been activated.

Alexis is learning several new routines in her gymnastics class.After enough practice,her __________ will play an important role in helping her to perform the routines correctly and smoothly.

Damaged nerve fibers in the body can sometimes repair themselves because they are coated with __________,which forms a protective tunnel around the nerve fibers.

Which neurotransmitter is associated with the control of the pain response?

Which sensory information does NOT have to be first sent to the thalamus before going to the cortex?

Heather is beautifully proportioned,but at 18 years of age she is still no taller than the average 10-year-old.Heather most likely had a problem in her __________ gland(s)while she was growing up.

Which type of cell makes up 10 percent of the brain?