Exam 2: Making the Most of Your Time

Mrs. Simon has learned to lessen the pain associated with her migraines by voluntarily relaxing specific muscles and reducing her blood pressure.This example illustrates:

The part of the autonomic division of the nervous system that acts to calm the body after an emergency has ended is known as the ________ division.

The ________ is the main means for transmitting messages between the brain and the rest of the body.

Information travels from our sensory receptors to the _____ in the brain, which communicates the information upward to higher parts of the brain.

After a long run, Aaron sometimes experiences a feeling of euphoria, a "runners's high," reflecting the activity of the neurotransmitter called _____.

The ________ is referred to as the new brain.

The ________ is the part of the peripheral nervous system that specializes in the control of voluntary movements and the communication of information to and from the sense organs.

Which of the following structures is NOT part of the brain's central core?

Briefly describe mirror neurons.

Extending from the medulla, through the midbrain, into the forebrain is the _____, which can activate other parts of the brain immediately to produce general bodily arousal.

Your friend is considering using steroids to increase muscle mass. You would warn him that steroid abuse can lead to:

The pons serves to:

The hindbrain includes each of the following structures EXCEPT the:

Terminal buttons are found at the end of:

The part of the autonomic division of the nervous system that acts to prepare the body for action in stressful situations, engaging all the organism's resources to respond to a threat is known as the ________.

The brain and the spinal cord constitute the ________ nervous system.

The part of the brain closest to the spinal cord is the ________, and it controls critical body functions, such as ________.

There is a cluster of fibers at theend of every neuron that receives messages from other neurons called:

Ramona is a woman. Stefan is a man. Which of the following statements is true regarding the potential differences in the corpus callosum between these two individuals?

A ________ is a protective coat of fat and protein that wraps around the axon.