Question 1

The basic building block of the nervous system is:

Accepted Answer

A) nerves. 
B) glial cells. 
C) neurotransmitters. 
D) neurons. 
A) nerves. 
B) glial cells. 
C) neurotransmitters. 
D) neurons.

Question 2

The functioning of blood vessels,glands,and internal organs is regulated by the:

Accepted Answer

A) somatic nervous system. 
B) spinal nervous system. 
C) autonomic nervous system. 
D) skeletal nervous system. 
A) somatic nervous system. 
B) spinal nervous system. 
C) autonomic nervous system. 
D) skeletal nervous system.

Question 3

During lecture,some of the students appear to have fallen asleep.The teacher decides to drop a heavy book on the floor,startling and arousing the students.This is due to the function of the:

Accepted Answer

A) reticular activating system. 
B) medulla. 
C) pons. 
D) brain stem. 
A) reticular activating system. 
B) medulla. 
C) pons. 
D) brain stem.

Question 4

Match these functions with the hormones that control them.
-Increases blood-sugar levels and boosts energy.

Accepted Answer

A) androgens 
B) melatonin 
C) cortisol 
D) progesterone 
E) epinephrine 
A) androgens 
B) melatonin 
C) cortisol 
D) progesterone 
E) epinephrine

Question 5

To prepare for her psychology test,Jendaya writes key points on index cards in order to quiz herself on neuronal communication.Which of the following would NOT be found on her study cards?

Accepted Answer

A) A neuron's axon may have hundreds or even thousands of terminals,and so the number of communication links in the nervous system runs into the trillions. 
B) Nerve impulses travel more quickly in babies than in older children because with age comes neuronal degeneration. 
C) When a nerve cell is stimulated,a change in electrical potential occurs between the inside and the outside of the cell. 
D) Throughout life,some unused synaptic connections are lost as cells or their branches die and are not replaced. 
A) A neuron's axon may have hundreds or even thousands of terminals,and so the number of communication links in the nervous system runs into the trillions. 
B) Nerve impulses travel more quickly in babies than in older children because with age comes neuronal degeneration. 
C) When a nerve cell is stimulated,a change in electrical potential occurs between the inside and the outside of the cell. 
D) Throughout life,some unused synaptic connections are lost as cells or their branches die and are not replaced.

Question 6

April spots the boy that she has a crush on sitting by his friends.Her heart begins to pound,her hands get sweaty,and her cheeks feel hot.April's ________ has/have been activated.

Accepted Answer

A) skeletal nervous system 
B) autonomic nervous system 
C) somatic nervous system 
D) spinal reflexes 
A) skeletal nervous system 
B) autonomic nervous system 
C) somatic nervous system 
D) spinal reflexes

Question 7

Sex differences in the brain could be the result rather than the cause of behavioural differences between men and women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When a nerve cell is stimulated,there is a sudden,momentary inflow of positively charged sodium ions across the cell's membrane,followed by an outflow of positively charged potassium ions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which part of the neuron acts like an antenna to receive messages from other neurons?

Accepted Answer

A) dendrite 
B) cell body 
C) axon 
D) glia 
A) dendrite 
B) cell body 
C) axon 
D) glia

Question 10

Which structure is involved in routing incoming sensory messages to higher areas?

Accepted Answer

A) limbic system 
B) hypothalamus 
C) cerebellum 
D) thalamus 
A) limbic system 
B) hypothalamus 
C) cerebellum 
D) thalamus

Question 11

Match these descriptions with the division of the nervous system they describe.
-The portion of the nervous system that connects to sensory receptors and to skeletal muscles.

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

Which of the following is NOT a hormone?

Accepted Answer

A) serotonin 
B) norepinephrine 
C) melatonin 
D) epinephrine 
A) serotonin 
B) norepinephrine 
C) melatonin 
D) epinephrine

Question 13

Oxytocin helps to regulate daily biological rhythms and promotes sleep.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Specialization of particular brain areas for particular functions is called:

Accepted Answer

A) the action potential. 
B) localization of function. 
C) plasticity. 
D) neurogenesis. 
A) the action potential. 
B) localization of function. 
C) plasticity. 
D) neurogenesis.

Question 15

When the parasympathetic nervous system is activated,the pupils constrict and digestion is activated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which hemisphere specializes in language and in logical,symbolic,and sequential tasks?

Accepted Answer

A) the right hemisphere 
B) the left hemisphere 
C) both hemispheres 
D) the right hemisphere in left-handed people and the left hemisphere in right-handed people 
A) the right hemisphere 
B) the left hemisphere 
C) both hemispheres 
D) the right hemisphere in left-handed people and the left hemisphere in right-handed people

Question 17

The limbic system regulates the autonomic nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Hazel is exceedingly clumsy and uncoordinated.She has difficulty using a pencil or threading a needle.It is most likely that Hazel's ________ has been damaged.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Which of the following illustrates the controversy about the exact details of the sad case of Phineas Gage?

Accepted Answer

A) No one can really know the exact location of the brain damage since Gage was cremated and it was not possible to exhume his skull for scientific study. 
B) Because Gage died within three weeks of the accident it was not possible for his physicians to make long-term observations of the effect of the injury. 
C) Because Gage was paralyzed after his injury it was difficult to determine which aspects of his behaviour were due to the accident and which were due to depression. 
D) No one is really sure what Gage was like before his accident,and the doctors may have exaggerated the extent of his personality transformation. 
A) No one can really know the exact location of the brain damage since Gage was cremated and it was not possible to exhume his skull for scientific study. 
B) Because Gage died within three weeks of the accident it was not possible for his physicians to make long-term observations of the effect of the injury. 
C) Because Gage was paralyzed after his injury it was difficult to determine which aspects of his behaviour were due to the accident and which were due to depression. 
D) No one is really sure what Gage was like before his accident,and the doctors may have exaggerated the extent of his personality transformation.

Question 20

Match these functions with the part of a neuron they describe.
-A fatty insulation that may surround the axon of a neuron.

Accepted Answer

A) dendrite 
B) myelin sheath 
C) axon 
D) cell body 
E) synapse 
A) dendrite 
B) myelin sheath 
C) axon 
D) cell body 
E) synapse

The basic building block of the nervous system is:

The functioning of blood vessels,glands,and internal organs is regulated by the:

During lecture,some of the students appear to have fallen asleep.The teacher decides to drop a heavy book on the floor,startling and arousing the students.This is due to the function of the:

Match these functions with the hormones that control them. -Increases blood-sugar levels and boosts energy.

To prepare for her psychology test,Jendaya writes key points on index cards in order to quiz herself on neuronal communication.Which of the following would NOT be found on her study cards?

April spots the boy that she has a crush on sitting by his friends.Her heart begins to pound,her hands get sweaty,and her cheeks feel hot.April's ________ has/have been activated.

Sex differences in the brain could be the result rather than the cause of behavioural differences between men and women.

When a nerve cell is stimulated,there is a sudden,momentary inflow of positively charged sodium ions across the cell's membrane,followed by an outflow of positively charged potassium ions.

Which part of the neuron acts like an antenna to receive messages from other neurons?

Which structure is involved in routing incoming sensory messages to higher areas?

Match these descriptions with the division of the nervous system they describe. -The portion of the nervous system that connects to sensory receptors and to skeletal muscles.

Which of the following is NOT a hormone?

Oxytocin helps to regulate daily biological rhythms and promotes sleep.

Specialization of particular brain areas for particular functions is called:

When the parasympathetic nervous system is activated,the pupils constrict and digestion is activated.

Which hemisphere specializes in language and in logical,symbolic,and sequential tasks?

The limbic system regulates the autonomic nervous system.

Hazel is exceedingly clumsy and uncoordinated.She has difficulty using a pencil or threading a needle.It is most likely that Hazel's ________ has been damaged.

Which of the following illustrates the controversy about the exact details of the sad case of Phineas Gage?

Match these functions with the part of a neuron they describe. -A fatty insulation that may surround the axon of a neuron.

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Exam 4: The Brain: Source of Mind and Self

The basic building block of the nervous system is:

The functioning of blood vessels,glands,and internal organs is regulated by the:

During lecture,some of the students appear to have fallen asleep.The teacher decides to drop a heavy book on the floor,startling and arousing the students.This is due to the function of the:

Match these functions with the hormones that control them. -Increases blood-sugar levels and boosts energy.

To prepare for her psychology test,Jendaya writes key points on index cards in order to quiz herself on neuronal communication.Which of the following would NOT be found on her study cards?

April spots the boy that she has a crush on sitting by his friends.Her heart begins to pound,her hands get sweaty,and her cheeks feel hot.April's ________ has/have been activated.

Sex differences in the brain could be the result rather than the cause of behavioural differences between men and women.

When a nerve cell is stimulated,there is a sudden,momentary inflow of positively charged sodium ions across the cell's membrane,followed by an outflow of positively charged potassium ions.

Which part of the neuron acts like an antenna to receive messages from other neurons?

Which structure is involved in routing incoming sensory messages to higher areas?

Match these descriptions with the division of the nervous system they describe. -The portion of the nervous system that connects to sensory receptors and to skeletal muscles.

Which of the following is NOT a hormone?

Oxytocin helps to regulate daily biological rhythms and promotes sleep.

Specialization of particular brain areas for particular functions is called:

When the parasympathetic nervous system is activated,the pupils constrict and digestion is activated.

Which hemisphere specializes in language and in logical,symbolic,and sequential tasks?

The limbic system regulates the autonomic nervous system.

Hazel is exceedingly clumsy and uncoordinated.She has difficulty using a pencil or threading a needle.It is most likely that Hazel's ________ has been damaged.

Which of the following illustrates the controversy about the exact details of the sad case of Phineas Gage?

Match these functions with the part of a neuron they describe. -A fatty insulation that may surround the axon of a neuron.

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