Exam 3: D: Biological Psychology

The huge band of fibres that connect the two cerebral hemispheres is called the

Evidence against the 10 percent myth (we only use 10 percent of our brains)comes from

A functional MRI (fMRI)measures changes in __________ to determine levels of neural activity.

The __________ is a fatty coating that insulates the axons of some cells in the nervous system.

Neurotransmitters are found in the

The nervous system is defined as

The involuntary actions of our organs and glands are controlled by the __________ nervous system.

Mobombi had completed about a quarter of the distance in the marathon in which he was a participant.Suddenly,he stumbled and fell.Despite feeling a sharp pain initially,he got up and continued to run until he completed the race.Upon crossing the finish line he fell down,writhing in pain.When checked out,it was discovered that Mobombi had broken his leg.He was able to run the remainder of the marathon relatively pain free due to the release of

Which neurotransmitter is associated with sleep,mood,and temperature regulation?

Joey and his friends decided to go to New York to visit one of the most famous delis in the city.Joey loves deli sandwiches,and he is really looking forward to his trip.What part of Joey's brain is responsible for helping him make the movements he needs to obtain his sandwich?

The inability to recognize faces of familiar people is associated with a condition called

Andy has decided to seek medical help for some mood disturbances and sleeping problems he has experienced.Which neurotransmitter is most likely involved in the problems Andy has encountered?

Alzheimer's disease is associated with the destruction of neurons containing

Pain-controlling chemicals in the body are called

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

The pathways emanating from the RAS activate the cortex by increasing the

Gaps in the myelin sheath are called __________,which help in the conduction of neural impulses.

As Joe walks to his car late at night,he hears footsteps behind him.Feeling afraid,Joe grips his keys and quickens his pace.It is likely that Joe's __________ has been activated.

Kristine is terrified of robots and experiences an intense fear response when she is exposed to any stimuli that involve robots.Which of the following parts of her brain would be highly activated when she sees a robot?

The pituitary or "master" gland is under control of the