Question 1

The thalamus is a brain structure that relays sensory messages to the cerebral cortex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

On a hike through the hills, Tim feels a bug crawling up his leg under his pants. Which system is necessary for Tim to be aware of the bug?

Accepted Answer

A)  sympathetic nervous system 
B)  endocrine system 
C)  somatic nervous system 
D)  autonomic nervous system 
A)  sympathetic nervous system 
B)  endocrine system 
C)  somatic nervous system 
D)  autonomic nervous system

Question 3

Nerve impulses travel more slowly in babies than in older children and adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Endorphins have effects most similar to:

Accepted Answer

A)  heroin. 
B)  aspirin. 
C)  amphetamines. 
D)  marijuana. 
A)  heroin. 
B)  aspirin. 
C)  amphetamines. 
D)  marijuana.

Question 5

The fluctuating levels of estrogens and progesterone make women emotional before menstruation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A study discussed in the textbook conclusively demonstrated that women are more talkative than men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Stem-cell research is one of the hottest areas in biology and neuroscience because stem cells are:

Accepted Answer

A)  pluripotent. 
B)  unipotent. 
C)  readily available in nature for research. 
D)  immune to most common ailments. 
A)  pluripotent. 
B)  unipotent. 
C)  readily available in nature for research. 
D)  immune to most common ailments.

Question 8

The _______________ is sometimes called "the emotional brain," although researchers have discovered it has functions unrelated to emotions.

Accepted Answer

A)  thalamus 
B)  medulla 
C)  reticular activating system 
D)  limbic system 
A)  thalamus 
B)  medulla 
C)  reticular activating system 
D)  limbic system

Question 9

Neurons are also called nerve cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A loss of cells that produce norepinephrine is responsible for the tremors and rigidity of Parkinson's disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The temporal lobes govern the ability to stop doing certain tasks at the proper time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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 13

The neural impulse that travels down an axon is ____________ in nature.

Accepted Answer

A)  electrical 
B)  chemical 
C)  mechanical 
D)  acoustic 
A)  electrical 
B)  chemical 
C)  mechanical 
D)  acoustic

Question 14

_______________ is a protein that picks up a neurotransmitter from the synaptic cleft after it has been released and transports it back to the sending neuron for recycling.

Accepted Answer

A)  The serotonin transporter 
B)  The synaptic vesicle 
C)  The myelin sheath 
D)  GABA 
A)  The serotonin transporter 
B)  The synaptic vesicle 
C)  The myelin sheath 
D)  GABA

Question 15

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 16

The pons is responsible for bodily functions that do not have to be consciously willed, such as breathing and heart rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Why is transcranial magnetic stimulation essentially a virtual lesion method?

Accepted Answer

TMS disables a part of the bra

Question 18

The parietal lobes contain the auditory cortex, which processes sounds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

GABA functions as the:

Accepted Answer

A)  neurotransmitter involved in voluntary movements. 
B)  major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain. 
C)  neurotransmitter responsible for the slowing of intestinal activity during stress. 
D)  major excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain. 
A)  neurotransmitter involved in voluntary movements. 
B)  major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain. 
C)  neurotransmitter responsible for the slowing of intestinal activity during stress. 
D)  major excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain.

Question 20

The right hemisphere of the brain:

Accepted Answer

A)  excels in the ability to read facial expressions. 
B)  has a "mental module" that constantly tries to explain actions that are nonverbal. 
C)  excels in logical, sequential, and symbolic tasks, such as solving math problems. 
D)  is responsible for language processing in most individuals. 
A)  excels in the ability to read facial expressions. 
B)  has a "mental module" that constantly tries to explain actions that are nonverbal. 
C)  excels in logical, sequential, and symbolic tasks, such as solving math problems. 
D)  is responsible for language processing in most individuals.

The thalamus is a brain structure that relays sensory messages to the cerebral cortex.

On a hike through the hills, Tim feels a bug crawling up his leg under his pants. Which system is necessary for Tim to be aware of the bug?

Nerve impulses travel more slowly in babies than in older children and adults.

Endorphins have effects most similar to:

The fluctuating levels of estrogens and progesterone make women emotional before menstruation.

A study discussed in the textbook conclusively demonstrated that women are more talkative than men.

Stem-cell research is one of the hottest areas in biology and neuroscience because stem cells are:

The _______________ is sometimes called "the emotional brain," although researchers have discovered it has functions unrelated to emotions.

Neurons are also called nerve cells.

A loss of cells that produce norepinephrine is responsible for the tremors and rigidity of Parkinson's disease.

The temporal lobes govern the ability to stop doing certain tasks at the proper time.

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

The neural impulse that travels down an axon is ____________ in nature.

_______________ is a protein that picks up a neurotransmitter from the synaptic cleft after it has been released and transports it back to the sending neuron for recycling.

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

The pons is responsible for bodily functions that do not have to be consciously willed, such as breathing and heart rate.

Why is transcranial magnetic stimulation essentially a virtual lesion method?

The parietal lobes contain the auditory cortex, which processes sounds.

GABA functions as the:

The right hemisphere of the brain:

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Exam 4: The Brain and Nervous System

The thalamus is a brain structure that relays sensory messages to the cerebral cortex.

On a hike through the hills, Tim feels a bug crawling up his leg under his pants. Which system is necessary for Tim to be aware of the bug?

Nerve impulses travel more slowly in babies than in older children and adults.

Endorphins have effects most similar to:

The fluctuating levels of estrogens and progesterone make women emotional before menstruation.

A study discussed in the textbook conclusively demonstrated that women are more talkative than men.

Stem-cell research is one of the hottest areas in biology and neuroscience because stem cells are:

The _______________ is sometimes called "the emotional brain," although researchers have discovered it has functions unrelated to emotions.

Neurons are also called nerve cells.

A loss of cells that produce norepinephrine is responsible for the tremors and rigidity of Parkinson's disease.

The temporal lobes govern the ability to stop doing certain tasks at the proper time.

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

The neural impulse that travels down an axon is ____________ in nature.

_______________ is a protein that picks up a neurotransmitter from the synaptic cleft after it has been released and transports it back to the sending neuron for recycling.

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

The pons is responsible for bodily functions that do not have to be consciously willed, such as breathing and heart rate.

Why is transcranial magnetic stimulation essentially a virtual lesion method?

The parietal lobes contain the auditory cortex, which processes sounds.

GABA functions as the:

The right hemisphere of the brain:

What Is Psychology

How Psychologists Do Research

Genes, Evolution, and Environment

Body Rhythms and Mental States

Sensation and Perception

Learning and Conditioning

Behavior 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