Exam 3: Biological Foundations of Behavior

Discuss the key function of the neurotransmitter that is responsible for triggering seizures.

Briefly explain how a neuron at resting potential becomes activated.

The pancreas is a dual-purpose gland under the stomach that performs both digestive and endocrine functions.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)is a technique that:

Damien has been unable to sleep for the past few weeks.He wakes up in the middle of the night and cannot go back to sleep.On certain occasions,he cannot fall asleep at all and at other times,he is unable to wake up from sleep.In the context of the organization of the brain,Damien's problem with sleep and arousal is most likely caused by the poor functioning of the _____.