Exam 2: The Biological Basis of Behavior

The part of the brain containing the medulla, the pons, and the cerebellum is the ________.

The central nervous system consists of ________.

When a neural impulse crosses the synaptic space, it does so ________.

Evolutionary psychologists are especially interested in social behaviors.

The section of the frontal lobe responsible for voluntary movement is the ________.

The complex molecule that forms the code for all genetic information is ________.

The part of the brain responsible for emotional behavior such as experiencing rage, terror, or pleasure is the ________.

A group of axons bundled together is called a ________.

The poison of the black widow spider works by causing an outpouring of ________.

Neurons that carry messages from one neuron to another are called ________.

The limbic system is important to motivation.

An electrical charge occurs across the neural membrane when positive ions concentrate on the outside and negative ions concentrate on the inside, is known as ________.

Endocrine glands are glands that secrete ________.

The four tiny glands that secrete the hormone that controls and balances tissue fluids and levels of calcium and phosphate in the blood are the ________.

The system which coordinates and integrates behavior by secreting chemicals into the bloodstream is called the ________ system.

Garfield is having great difficulty controlling his appetite. All he wants to do is eat, and no matter how much he eats, he is still hungry. His weight is approaching 400 pounds and he still constantly wants to eat. His physician says the problem is due to a disorder in a specific center of the brain. That brain center is most likely to be the ________.

Family studies are usually based on families with identical twins.

Describe the basic functions of the endocrine system, including the specific functions of the thyroid gland, pancreas, pituitary gland, gonads, and adrenal glands.

Corey was in an automobile accident that resulted in an injury to her brain. She now has difficulty reading road maps and telling other people how to get somewhere. She has most likely suffered an injury to her ________ lobe.

Amy has suffered damage to Wernicke's area in her brain. She is most likely to exhibit ________ aphasia.