Exam 5: The Biological Bases of Behavior Part 1

Electrical stimulation of its lateral hypothalamus causes an animal to overeat and become obese. Therefore, we would expect that lesioning the lateral hypothalamus would produce

Zoe has a small brain tumor that is pressing on areas in her right frontal lobe. You would most likely suspect that Zoe will experience difficulties

The process by which neural impulses are transmitted through the nervous system is best described as

Abnormalities at norepinephrine and serotonin synapses appear to play a role in which of the following?

Among the amino acid neurotransmitters, excitatory effects are associated

One of the chief factors underlying drug cravings and addiction appears to be dysregulation in a

The drunken driving suspect was unable to hold his hand out to the side and bring his finger to a stop on his nose because one of the brain structures depressed first by alcohol is the

Dr. Laessig has just discovered a new drug named GL8 that produces side effects such as paralysis and memory loss. Based on this information, Dr. Laessig's drug may be acting as an

James has autism and he shows severe deficits in his social functioning. Recent research would suggest that fMRI scans would probably reveal

The brain structure responsible for the coordination of motor movements and sense of equilibrium is the

Sigourney's doctors think she might have a tumor, and they would like to use a brain-imaging technique that will provide them with an accurate image of her brain structure. The technique that they are most likely to use would be

The implantation of electrodes in the brains of animals is accomplished through the use of which of the following?

The part of a neuron that transmits information away from the neuron and towards another neuron is the

The two most basic divisions of the nervous system are the

Branches are to trees as ____ are to neurons.

The insulation that covers some axons and increases the speed of transmission of the neural impulse is the

Which of the following is NOT a structure of the hindbrain?

Kathryn has learned to fear thunder and lightening storms. When Kathryn's fear was first acquired there was probably a significant amount of neural activity in

Which of the following neurotransmitters is NOT a monoamine?

Which of the following neurotransmitters is primarily involved in the activation of motor neurons controlling skeletal muscles?