Exam 3: D: Biological Psychology

The brain's production of endorphins (meaning "morphine from within")helps to block pain molecules much like morphine and

Alcohol and anti-anxiety drugs tend to increase the activity of which neurotransmitter?

The main excitatory neurotransmitter in the nervous system that plays a role in the relay of sensory information and learning is

One common misconception regarding sex hormones is that

Which hormone has been referred to as the "love molecule" based on its functions?

__________ is the only noninvasive brain imaging technique that allows us to infer causation,whereas the other techniques can only correlate brain activation with psychological processes.

Neurotransmitters are released from the __________ and received or detected by the __________.

The brain communicates to other parts of the body via

The parietal lobe is specialized for touch and perception and contains the __________,which provides information regarding pressure,pain,and temperature.

The action potential causes neurotransmitters to be released into the

__________ refers to the extent to which genes set limits on how much a trait can change in response to new environments.

Intracellular communication relies on __________ transmission,whereas intercellular communication relies on __________ transmission.

__________ refers to the neural mechanism for memory and increases the ability of a neuron to communicate and fire action potentials.

A chemical found in the synaptic vesicles that,when released,has an effect on the next cell is called a

When a neuron fires,it fires in a(n)__________ fashion as there is no such thing as "partial" firing.

When you see someone you have a crush on and your heart pounds,your hands get sweaty,and your cheeks feel hot,your __________ is/are active.

Every deliberate action you make,such as pedalling a bike,walking,scratching,or smelling a flower,involves neurons in the __________ nervous system.

Most drugs used to treat schizophrenia block dopamine receptors by binding to them,preventing dopamine from binding to the receptors themselves.These drugs function as

The __________ regulates and maintains constant internal bodily states and plays a variety of roles in emotion and motivation.

Broca's area is responsible for __________ speech,whereas Wernicke's area is responsible for __________ speech.