Exam 5: The Biological Bases of Behavior Part 1

A limitation of the fMRI technique used to study patterns of brain activation in the Featured Study by Hamann, Herman, Nolan and Wallen presented in the text was that

In recent decades, disturbances in glutamate circuits have been implicated as a contributing factor in

A massive stroke that damages which of the following brain structures is MOST likely to be fatal since the structure regulates breathing and circulation?

The use of a drug that functions as a dopamine agonist would probably lead to which of the following?

The brain imaging method that uses multiple X-rays to generate a picture of a horizontal slice of the brain is

Dr. Bates has implanted electrodes in the brain of a rabbit. When currents of different frequencies are passed through the electrodes, the rabbit will fall into a deep sleep or suddenly awaken. Based on this information, the electrodes are most likely stimulating the rabbit's

The microscopic gap between the terminal buttons of one neuron and the cell membrane of another neuron is the

Imagine that you have stumbled across a secret laboratory where an evil scientist is conducting unauthorized brain research. By altering brain structures he has created superheroes that have specialized powers or abilities. One of these superheroes is absolutely fearless and willing to undertake extremely dangerous missions. In this case, the brain structure that the scientist MOST likely altered would be

Amy has lost her senses of sight, hearing and touch. Her symptoms are found to be caused by pressure applied to the brain by a tumor. Where is the tumor likely to be found?

Cells found in the nervous system that insulate, nourish and direct the growth of neurons as well as remove dead neurons and waste products are known as

Dr. Seelig has just discovered a new drug named BXY79 that produces schizophrenic-like side effects. Based on this information, Dr. Seelig's drug may be acting as an

The ____ is most likely to be in control of bodily processes during periods of rest and recovery for the body.

Milo's doctors believe he might have schizophrenia, but before they make their final diagnosis they want to study detailed, three-dimensional images of Milo's brain structures. The technique the doctors are most likely to use in this case would be

Faster neural impulses occur in

Van has had difficulty sleeping since he took a hard hit to his head in a football game this fall. Van has MOST likely sustained damage to his

Vivian has been experiencing unexplained flashes of light and color, even when her eyes are closed. She recently saw a neurologist who located a small brain tumor. In this case, it is likely that the tumor is located in Vivian's

The nervous system consists of two major divisions: the ____ and ____ nervous systems.

Neurons are the nervous system cells that

You touch a hot stove and pull your hand back. This reflexive action was most likely the result of activity in your

Jeremy is sitting quietly when the muscles in his left leg begin to "twitch." This activation of movement in his voluntary muscles is most likely due to the release of the neurotransmitter