Question 1

Which of the following regions contains the motor cortex,which issues orders to the 600 muscles of the body that produce voluntary movement?

Accepted Answer

A) frontal lobes 
B) temporal lobes 
C) occipital lobes 
D) parietal lobes 
A) frontal lobes 
B) temporal lobes 
C) occipital lobes 
D) parietal lobes A

Question 2

Incoming neural impulses are received by the ________ of a neuron.

Accepted Answer

A) precursor cells 
B) axons 
C) terminal branches 
D) dendrites 
A) precursor cells 
B) axons 
C) terminal branches 
D) dendrites D

Question 3

The diagram of the limbic system in our textbook showed a small almond-shaped structure that appears to be responsible for evaluating sensory information,quickly determining its emotional importance,and contributing to the initial decision to approach or withdraw from a person or situation.This structure is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A) septal nuclei 
B) hippocampus 
C) cingulate gyrus 
D) amygdala 
A) septal nuclei 
B) hippocampus 
C) cingulate gyrus 
D) amygdala D

Question 4

What substances play a role in suppressing pain and promoting pleasure?

Accepted Answer

A) hormones 
B) neurotransmitters 
C) endorphins 
D) serotonin 
A) hormones 
B) neurotransmitters 
C) endorphins 
D) serotonin

Question 5

A neurotransmitter binds to a receptor site and the ultimate effect is a voltage shift in a negative direction.When this occurs,the probability:

Accepted Answer

A) that the receiving neuron will fire increases. 
B) of an excitatory response increases. 
C) that the receiving neuron will fire decreases. 
D) that the neurons are densely connected decreases. 
A) that the receiving neuron will fire increases. 
B) of an excitatory response increases. 
C) that the receiving neuron will fire decreases. 
D) that the neurons are densely connected decreases.

Question 6

Scientists have confirmed that no new central nervous system cells are produced after infancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Match these descriptions with the appropriate brain structure.
-A structure in the brain stem involved in,among other things,sleeping,waking,and dreaming.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

The peripheral nervous system consists of how many pairs of nerves?

Accepted Answer

A) 86 
B) 12 
C) 31 
D) 43 
A) 86 
B) 12 
C) 31 
D) 43

Question 9

________ is a procedure that is used by researchers as a "virtual" and temporary method to lesion the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) microelectrode recording 
B) functional magnetic resonance imaging 
C) positron-emission tomography 
D) transcranial magnetic stimulation 
A) microelectrode recording 
B) functional magnetic resonance imaging 
C) positron-emission tomography 
D) transcranial magnetic stimulation

Question 10

Neurons in the central nervous system can neither reproduce nor regenerate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Match these descriptions with the division of the nervous system they describe.
-The portion of the nervous system that mobilizes bodily resources and increases the output of energy during emotion and stress.

Accepted Answer

A) autonomic nervous system 
B) sympathetic nervous system 
C) peripheral nervous system 
D) somatic nervous system 
E) central nervous system 
A) autonomic nervous system 
B) sympathetic nervous system 
C) peripheral nervous system 
D) somatic nervous system 
E) central nervous system

Question 12

Describe the structure and role of endorphins.

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include the following

Question 13

Endorphins have effects similar to:

Accepted Answer

A) Aspirin and Tylenol. 
B) dopamine. 
C) natural opiates. 
D) amphetamines. 
A) Aspirin and Tylenol. 
B) dopamine. 
C) natural opiates. 
D) amphetamines.

Question 14

The ________ plays the key role in determining whether the neuron should fire.

Accepted Answer

A) action potential 
B) glial cell 
C) cell body 
D) myelin sheath 
A) action potential 
B) glial cell 
C) cell body 
D) myelin sheath

Question 15

The temporal lobes are at the top of the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Oxytocin is secreted by the pituitary gland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Dr.Schwarz is reviewing visually displayed information about brain areas that are active or quiet during an activity.Which method is she most likely to be using?

Accepted Answer

A) transcranial magnetic stimulation 
B) EEGs 
C) microelectrodes 
D) PET scans 
A) transcranial magnetic stimulation 
B) EEGs 
C) microelectrodes 
D) PET scans

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT an example of a spinal reflex?

Accepted Answer

A) the erection of the penis 
B) the ejaculation of semen 
C) sneezing when entering a dusty room 
D) pulling a hand back from a hot object 
A) the erection of the penis 
B) the ejaculation of semen 
C) sneezing when entering a dusty room 
D) pulling a hand back from a hot object

Question 19

Research on the sex hormones suggests that:

Accepted Answer

A) the testes are the only sites for the production of androgens. 
B) estrogens and progesterone are produced only by females. 
C) estrogens appear to promote the formation of synapses in certain brain areas. 
D) fluctuating levels of estrogen and progesterone make women emotional before menstruation. 
A) the testes are the only sites for the production of androgens. 
B) estrogens and progesterone are produced only by females. 
C) estrogens appear to promote the formation of synapses in certain brain areas. 
D) fluctuating levels of estrogen and progesterone make women emotional before menstruation.

Question 20

Progesterone contributes to the growth and maintenance of the uterine lining in preparation for a fertilized egg.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following regions contains the motor cortex,which issues orders to the 600 muscles of the body that produce voluntary movement?

Incoming neural impulses are received by the ________ of a neuron.

What substances play a role in suppressing pain and promoting pleasure?

A neurotransmitter binds to a receptor site and the ultimate effect is a voltage shift in a negative direction.When this occurs,the probability:

Scientists have confirmed that no new central nervous system cells are produced after infancy.

Match these descriptions with the appropriate brain structure. -A structure in the brain stem involved in,among other things,sleeping,waking,and dreaming.

The peripheral nervous system consists of how many pairs of nerves?

________ is a procedure that is used by researchers as a "virtual" and temporary method to lesion the brain.

Neurons in the central nervous system can neither reproduce nor regenerate.

Match these descriptions with the division of the nervous system they describe. -The portion of the nervous system that mobilizes bodily resources and increases the output of energy during emotion and stress.

Describe the structure and role of endorphins.

Endorphins have effects similar to:

The ________ plays the key role in determining whether the neuron should fire.

The temporal lobes are at the top of the brain.

Oxytocin is secreted by the pituitary gland.

Dr.Schwarz is reviewing visually displayed information about brain areas that are active or quiet during an activity.Which method is she most likely to be using?

Which of the following is NOT an example of a spinal reflex?

Research on the sex hormones suggests that:

Progesterone contributes to the growth and maintenance of the uterine lining in preparation for a fertilized egg.

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Exam 4: The Brain: Source of Mind and Self

Which of the following regions contains the motor cortex,which issues orders to the 600 muscles of the body that produce voluntary movement?

Incoming neural impulses are received by the ________ of a neuron.

What substances play a role in suppressing pain and promoting pleasure?

A neurotransmitter binds to a receptor site and the ultimate effect is a voltage shift in a negative direction.When this occurs,the probability:

Scientists have confirmed that no new central nervous system cells are produced after infancy.

Match these descriptions with the appropriate brain structure. -A structure in the brain stem involved in,among other things,sleeping,waking,and dreaming.

The peripheral nervous system consists of how many pairs of nerves?

________ is a procedure that is used by researchers as a "virtual" and temporary method to lesion the brain.

Neurons in the central nervous system can neither reproduce nor regenerate.

Match these descriptions with the division of the nervous system they describe. -The portion of the nervous system that mobilizes bodily resources and increases the output of energy during emotion and stress.

Describe the structure and role of endorphins.

Endorphins have effects similar to:

The ________ plays the key role in determining whether the neuron should fire.

The temporal lobes are at the top of the brain.

Oxytocin is secreted by the pituitary gland.

Dr.Schwarz is reviewing visually displayed information about brain areas that are active or quiet during an activity.Which method is she most likely to be using?

Which of the following is NOT an example of a spinal reflex?

Research on the sex hormones suggests that:

Progesterone contributes to the growth and maintenance of the uterine lining in preparation for a fertilized egg.

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