Exam 4: Neural and Hormonal Systems

The effect of a drug that is an agonist is to

Which is the correct sequence in the transmission of a neural impulse?

While listening to operatic solos, musicians process the lyrics and the tunes in separate brain areas. This most clearly illustrates the functioning of different

Epinephrine and norepinephrine are ________ that are released by the ________ gland.

An undersupply of serotonin is most closely linked to

Increasing excitatory signals above the threshold for neural activation will not affect the intensity of an action potential. This indicates that a neuron's reaction is

The two major divisions of the nervous system are the central and the ________ nervous systems.

A synapse is a(n)

In a tragic diving accident, Andrew damaged his spinal cord. As a result, his legs were paralyzed. Andrew's injury was located in his

Drugs that block the reuptake of serotonin will thereby increase the concentration of serotonin molecules in the

You come home one night to find a burglar in your house. Your heart starts racing and you begin to perspire. These physical reactions are triggered by the

Which division of the autonomic nervous system arouses the body and mobilizes its energy in stressful situations?

With regard to the process of neural transmission, a refractory period refers to a time interval in which

The neurotransmitter acetylcholine (ACh) is most likely to be found

Depressed mood states are linked to ________ levels of serotonin and ________ levels of norepinephrine.

A simple, automatic, inborn response to a sensory stimulus is called a(n)

The master gland of the endocrine system is the

The parasympathetic nervous system

Sensory neurons are located in the

In transmitting sensory information to the brain, an electrical signal travels from the ________ of a single neuron.