Question 1

In general, the function of hormones is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  enable neurons to excite or inhibit each other. 
B)  modulate the effects of neurotransmitters. 
C)  affect the functioning of target organs and tissue. 
D)  reduce pain and promote pleasure. 
A)  enable neurons to excite or inhibit each other. 
B)  modulate the effects of neurotransmitters. 
C)  affect the functioning of target organs and tissue. 
D)  reduce pain and promote pleasure.

Question 2

The two main structures of the brain stem are the:

Accepted Answer

A)  hippocampus and the amygdala. 
B)  cerebellum and the thalamus. 
C)  thalamus and the hypothalamus. 
D)  medulla and the pons. 
A)  hippocampus and the amygdala. 
B)  cerebellum and the thalamus. 
C)  thalamus and the hypothalamus. 
D)  medulla and the pons.

Question 3

The cerebrum is covered by several thin layers of densely packed cells known collectively as the:

Accepted Answer

A)  thalamus. 
B)  hypothalamus. 
C)  cerebral cortex. 
D)  corpus callosum. 
A)  thalamus. 
B)  hypothalamus. 
C)  cerebral cortex. 
D)  corpus callosum.

Question 4

Although Joseph Gall's theory of phrenology has been debunked, modern neuroscience does generally support Gall's assertion that:

Accepted Answer

A)  different brain parts are specialized to perform different functions. 
B)  personality traits are reflected in the development of specific bumps on the skull. 
C)  the left hemisphere and right hemisphere are mirror images of one another. 
D)  the left hemisphere is specialized for visual-spatial tasks. 
A)  different brain parts are specialized to perform different functions. 
B)  personality traits are reflected in the development of specific bumps on the skull. 
C)  the left hemisphere and right hemisphere are mirror images of one another. 
D)  the left hemisphere is specialized for visual-spatial tasks.

Question 5

Which structure in the brain controls the pituitary gland through chemical signals?

Accepted Answer

A)  thalamus 
B)  cerebellum 
C)  hypothalamus 
D)  limbic system 
A)  thalamus 
B)  cerebellum 
C)  hypothalamus 
D)  limbic system

Question 6

An EEG or brain-wave recording:

Accepted Answer

A)  can precisely locate the source of activity. 
B)  reflects the activities of only a few cells at a time. 
C)  is done with the help of electrodes taped onto the scalp. 
D)  is recorded by inserting needle electrodes into the brain. 
A)  can precisely locate the source of activity. 
B)  reflects the activities of only a few cells at a time. 
C)  is done with the help of electrodes taped onto the scalp. 
D)  is recorded by inserting needle electrodes into the brain.

Question 7

Melatonin is secreted by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  gonads. 
B)  adrenal gland. 
C)  pineal gland. 
D)  pituitary gland. 
A)  gonads. 
B)  adrenal gland. 
C)  pineal gland. 
D)  pituitary gland.

Question 8

What are the names and roles of the four lobes of the cerebral cortex?

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include the following

Question 9

The _______________ in the brain contain(s) the biological clock that controls the body's daily rhythms.

Accepted Answer

A)  parietal lobes 
B)  amygdala 
C)  reticular activating system 
D)  hypothalamus 
A)  parietal lobes 
B)  amygdala 
C)  reticular activating system 
D)  hypothalamus

Question 10

Which of the following neurotransmitters affects neurons involved in muscle action, arousal, vigilance, memory, and emotion?

Accepted Answer

A)  serotonin 
B)  GABA 
C)  acetylcholine 
D)  norepinephrine 
A)  serotonin 
B)  GABA 
C)  acetylcholine 
D)  norepinephrine

Question 11

The _______________ is the largest part of the human brain.

Accepted Answer

A)  cerebrum 
B)  thalamus 
C)  amygdala 
D)  hippocampus 
A)  cerebrum 
B)  thalamus 
C)  amygdala 
D)  hippocampus

Question 12

Neuroscientists have found that _______________ can kill the new neurons that have been produced through neurogenesis.

Accepted Answer

A)  physical exercise 
B)  effortful mental activity 
C)  melanin 
D)  nicotine 
A)  physical exercise 
B)  effortful mental activity 
C)  melanin 
D)  nicotine

Question 13

In _______________, brain cells are stimulated using a powerful magnetic field produced by a wire coil placed on a person's head that temporarily inactivates neural circuits.

Accepted Answer

A)  positron-emission tomography 
B)  functional magnetic resonance imaging 
C)  transcranial direct current stimulation 
D)  transcranial magnetic stimulation 
A)  positron-emission tomography 
B)  functional magnetic resonance imaging 
C)  transcranial direct current stimulation 
D)  transcranial magnetic stimulation

Question 14

Which of the following chemicals in the nervous system is considered a neurotransmitter?

Accepted Answer

A)  glutamate 
B)  melatonin 
C)  testosterone 
D)  progesterone 
A)  glutamate 
B)  melatonin 
C)  testosterone 
D)  progesterone

Question 15

The _______________ is a structure in the brain stem that is involved in activities like sleeping, waking, and dreaming.

Accepted Answer

A)  medulla 
B)  pons 
C)  thalamus 
D)  cerebellum 
A)  medulla 
B)  pons 
C)  thalamus 
D)  cerebellum

Question 16

April spots the boy that she has a crush on sitting with his friends. Her heart begins to pound, her hands get sweaty, and her cheeks feel hot. April's _______________ has been activated.

Accepted Answer

A)  autonomic nervous system 
B)  somatic nervous system 
C)  spinal reflex system 
D)  skeletal nervous system 
A)  autonomic nervous system 
B)  somatic nervous system 
C)  spinal reflex system 
D)  skeletal nervous system

Question 17

The _______________ is a structure in the brain stem responsible for certain automatic functions, such as breathing and heart rate.

Accepted Answer

A)  reticular activating system 
B)  pons 
C)  medulla 
D)  cerebellum 
A)  reticular activating system 
B)  pons 
C)  medulla 
D)  cerebellum

Question 18

Patients with _______________ hemisphere damage in the brain may have difficulties with reading, identifying objects, making symbolic gestures or pantomimes, and describing events in the correct order.

Accepted Answer

A)  left 
B)  right 
C)  frontal 
D)  rear 
A)  left 
B)  right 
C)  frontal 
D)  rear

Question 19

Structural magnetic resonance imaging allows a scientist to:

Accepted Answer

A)  see brain activity associated with specific thoughts or behaviours. 
B)  study the consumption of glucose in different regions of the brain. 
C)  know what an individual's brain looks like. 
D)  detect electrical activity within a single cell. 
A)  see brain activity associated with specific thoughts or behaviours. 
B)  study the consumption of glucose in different regions of the brain. 
C)  know what an individual's brain looks like. 
D)  detect electrical activity within a single cell.

Question 20

The human body has _______________ pairs of cranial nerves in the head, connecting directly to the brain.

Accepted Answer

A)  43 
B)  12 
C)  31 
D)  52 
A)  43 
B)  12 
C)  31 
D)  52

In general, the function of hormones is to:

The two main structures of the brain stem are the:

The cerebrum is covered by several thin layers of densely packed cells known collectively as the:

Although Joseph Gall's theory of phrenology has been debunked, modern neuroscience does generally support Gall's assertion that:

Which structure in the brain controls the pituitary gland through chemical signals?

An EEG or brain-wave recording:

Melatonin is secreted by the:

What are the names and roles of the four lobes of the cerebral cortex?

The _______________ in the brain contain(s) the biological clock that controls the body's daily rhythms.

Which of the following neurotransmitters affects neurons involved in muscle action, arousal, vigilance, memory, and emotion?

The _______________ is the largest part of the human brain.

Neuroscientists have found that _______________ can kill the new neurons that have been produced through neurogenesis.

In _______________, brain cells are stimulated using a powerful magnetic field produced by a wire coil placed on a person's head that temporarily inactivates neural circuits.

Which of the following chemicals in the nervous system is considered a neurotransmitter?

The _______________ is a structure in the brain stem that is involved in activities like sleeping, waking, and dreaming.

April spots the boy that she has a crush on sitting with his friends. Her heart begins to pound, her hands get sweaty, and her cheeks feel hot. April's _______________ has been activated.

The _______________ is a structure in the brain stem responsible for certain automatic functions, such as breathing and heart rate.

Patients with _______________ hemisphere damage in the brain may have difficulties with reading, identifying objects, making symbolic gestures or pantomimes, and describing events in the correct order.

Structural magnetic resonance imaging allows a scientist to:

The human body has _______________ pairs of cranial nerves in the head, connecting directly to the brain.

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Exam 4: The Brain and Nervous System

In general, the function of hormones is to:

The two main structures of the brain stem are the:

The cerebrum is covered by several thin layers of densely packed cells known collectively as the:

Although Joseph Gall's theory of phrenology has been debunked, modern neuroscience does generally support Gall's assertion that:

Which structure in the brain controls the pituitary gland through chemical signals?

An EEG or brain-wave recording:

Melatonin is secreted by the:

What are the names and roles of the four lobes of the cerebral cortex?

The _______________ in the brain contain(s) the biological clock that controls the body's daily rhythms.

Which of the following neurotransmitters affects neurons involved in muscle action, arousal, vigilance, memory, and emotion?

The _______________ is the largest part of the human brain.

Neuroscientists have found that _______________ can kill the new neurons that have been produced through neurogenesis.

In _______________, brain cells are stimulated using a powerful magnetic field produced by a wire coil placed on a person's head that temporarily inactivates neural circuits.

Which of the following chemicals in the nervous system is considered a neurotransmitter?

The _______________ is a structure in the brain stem that is involved in activities like sleeping, waking, and dreaming.

April spots the boy that she has a crush on sitting with his friends. Her heart begins to pound, her hands get sweaty, and her cheeks feel hot. April's _______________ has been activated.

The _______________ is a structure in the brain stem responsible for certain automatic functions, such as breathing and heart rate.

Patients with _______________ hemisphere damage in the brain may have difficulties with reading, identifying objects, making symbolic gestures or pantomimes, and describing events in the correct order.

Structural magnetic resonance imaging allows a scientist to:

The human body has _______________ pairs of cranial nerves in the head, connecting directly to the brain.

What Is Psychology

How Psychologists Do Research

Genes, Evolution, and Environment

Body Rhythms and Mental States

Sensation and Perception

Learning and Conditioning

Behaviour in Social and Cultural Context

Thinking and Intelligence

Memory

Emotion, Stress, and Health

Motivation

Development Over the Life Span

Theories of Personality

Psychological Disorders

Approaches to Treatment and Therapy

Filters