A) sending a weak electric current into a brain structure to stimulate or activate the structure. B) monitoring the electrical activity of the brain over time. C) visualizing the three-dimensional structure of the brain. D) destroying a piece of the brain. A) sending a weak electric current into a brain structure to stimulate or activate the structure. B) monitoring the electrical activity of the brain over time. C) visualizing the three-dimensional structure of the brain. D) destroying a piece of the brain.

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On the way home from the library last night you heard the footsteps of someone following you. You turned and saw the shadow of a large man heading towards you. You ran to your car faster than you had ever run. By the time you got to your car your heart rate was rapid and you were sweating. This fight or flight response was most likely the result of activity in your

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Caitlin has taken a drug that has reduced the levels of GABA in her nervous system. One of the side effects that Caitlin is likely to experience will be

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If a neuron is not receiving any input or information, the neuron is at its

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Deterioration of a structure in the ____ that contains dopamine-releasing neurons is involved in Parkinson's disease.

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The space between a terminal button and a dendrite is referred to as the

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While postsynaptic potentials increase the likelihood of the postsynaptic neuron firing an action potential, postsynaptic potentials decrease the likelihood.

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The electrical charge inside a neuron when it is in its resting state is approximately

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Destroying a piece of brain tissue to observe its effect on behavior is referred to as which of the following?

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The difference in the flow rates of sodium and potassium ions across the cell membrane leads to

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A good analogy for the way in which a neurotransmitter binds to receptor sites is

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Greg was a world-class diver until he hit his head on the diving board during one of his dives. He now has difficulty coordinating the movements required for various tucks and rotations. It is likely that when he hit his head on the diving board, Greg damaged his

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The part of the neuron that has branched extensions that are specialized to receive information are the

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Reabsorption of neurotransmitters into the presynaptic neuron is referred to as

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ESB involves

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The brain structure that controls unconscious but essential functions such as breathing and circulation is the

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The cells in the nervous system that provide support and insulation for other cells are the

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Some theorists believe that the rewarding effects of most abused drugs depend on

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Which statement most accurately describes the process of synaptic transmission?

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The tiny electrical charge that exists when a neuron is not receiving and/or sending information is called

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Sam is highly relaxed. His blood pressure and heart rate are lower then usual. This relaxation response was most likely the result of activity in your

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Exam 5: The Biological Bases of Behavior Part 1

Caitlin has taken a drug that has reduced the levels of GABA in her nervous system. One of the side effects that Caitlin is likely to experience will be

If a neuron is not receiving any input or information, the neuron is at its

Deterioration of a structure in the ____ that contains dopamine-releasing neurons is involved in Parkinson's disease.

The space between a terminal button and a dendrite is referred to as the

While ____ postsynaptic potentials increase the likelihood of the postsynaptic neuron firing an action potential, ____ postsynaptic potentials decrease the likelihood.

The electrical charge inside a neuron when it is in its resting state is approximately

Destroying a piece of brain tissue to observe its effect on behavior is referred to as which of the following?

The difference in the flow rates of sodium and potassium ions across the cell membrane leads to

A good analogy for the way in which a neurotransmitter binds to receptor sites is

Greg was a world-class diver until he hit his head on the diving board during one of his dives. He now has difficulty coordinating the movements required for various tucks and rotations. It is likely that when he hit his head on the diving board, Greg damaged his

The part of the neuron that has branched extensions that are specialized to receive information are the

Reabsorption of neurotransmitters into the presynaptic neuron is referred to as

ESB involves

The brain structure that controls unconscious but essential functions such as breathing and circulation is the

The cells in the nervous system that provide support and insulation for other cells are the

Some theorists believe that the rewarding effects of most abused drugs depend on

Which statement most accurately describes the process of synaptic transmission?

The tiny electrical charge that exists when a neuron is not receiving and/or sending information is called

Sam is highly relaxed. His blood pressure and heart rate are lower then usual. This relaxation response was most likely the result of activity in your

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