Exam 2: Biological Perspective

Activation of the sympathetic nervous system leads to pupil dilation,inhibition of digestion,and an accelerated heartbeat.

The function of the _________________________ is to carry information to and from all parts of the body.

What is the main function of the reticular formation?

The cortex is divided into two sections referred to as____________.

Which of the following is the upper part of the brain consisting of two cerebral hemispheres and the structures that connect them?

Which endocrine gland controls all of the other endocrine glands?

The part of the brain located just behind the temples,containing neurons responsible for the sense of hearing and meaningful speech,is called the ___________.

Which of the following is a function of the right hemisphere?

Pain-controlling chemicals in the body are called ______.

Which neurotransmitter is associated with sleep,mood,and appetite?

A brain-imaging method that takes computer-controlled X-rays of the brain is called __________.

Endocrine glands___________.

Robert's mother is usually meticulous in her presentation.When picking her up for a family dinner,he noticed that her make-up was only applied to the right side of her face.Her hair was also brushed on the right side,but on the left it was matted and uncombed.He immediately took her to the hospital after she was unaware of any problems.She was diagnosed with ______ which is evidenced by damage to the association areas of the right hemisphere.

Cameron touches a hot iron and immediately pulls his hand away.His quick response occurs because_______.

The section of the brain responsible for interpreting the visual information in the primary visual cortex is called the __________.

Which of the following is a group of several brain structures located under the cortex and involved in learning,emotion,memory,and motivation?

What do we call the state of a neuron when it is not firing a neural impulse?

What term is used to describe a specialized cell that makes up the nervous system and receives and sends messages within that system?

Glial cells provide structure for neurons.

What is a neuron? Describe major parts of a neuron and their functions.Explain the process of how a neural message is transmitted from the end of one neuron to the beginning of another and the process by which a neuron moves from a resting state (resting potential)to firing (action potential)and then back to a resting state.