Exam 3: Biological Foundations of Behavior

Michael,a researcher in the field of neuroscience,has a theory about a specific area of the brain causing difficulties in face recognition.To draw a solid causal inference,he intends to test his hypothesis on dogs by disrupting regions of their brains and examining the effects of this disruption on the dogs' face-recognition capacity.Which of the following techniques should be used by Michael to achieve his purpose?

The set of glands that regulates the activities of certain organs in the body is called the _____ system.

Which of the following is true of the neurotransmitter serotonin?

In which of the following ways does functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)detect the functioning of the brain?

In the context of the nervous system,which of the following is NOT true of glial cells?

Depression is associated with low levels of the neurotransmitter _____.

Derek met with an accident that caused severe damage to his cerebellum.In the context of the organization of the brain,Derek is most likely to experience problems in _____ as a result of the damage.

Which of the following is true about the myelin sheath in a nerve cell?

A neurobiologist explains to his students that the human nervous system is analogous to electrical circuits in homes.If the circuit wires are not insulated,they are likely to cause a short circuit.In this scenario,the insulation on the wires can be likened to the _____ in the neural system.

In the context of the cerebral hemispheres of the brain,the brain region associated with face recognition is located in the _____.

In the context of genes and the environment,an individual's phenotype refers to his or her _____.

In the context of the neuron structure,neurotransmitters are stored in the _____.

Discuss the key function of the neurotransmitter that is deficient in patients with anxiety disorders.

Wanda has a particular type of diabetes that requires her to inject herself with insulin every few hours.In the context of the endocrine system,which gland is most likely responsible for Wanda's diabetes?

The release of which of the following hormones and neurotransmitters plays an important role in the experience of love and social bonding?

When Sam walks into his class,he does not have to think consciously about how to walk.When he gets there,he pays attention to the lecture even though it is boring and he is tired.In this scenario,the brain structure that is most likely causing these stereotyped patterns of behavior in Sam is the _____.

The neurotransmitter that is specifically involved in muscle action,learning,and memory is _____.

Lolita,a nine-year-old girl,met with an accident that led to a head injury.However,a few months later,she was able to recover from this injury.Which of the following characteristics of the nervous system most likely played a predominant role in her recovery?

Differentiate between acute and chronic stress.Provide an example of each type of stress.

Which of the following is a function of the cell body in a nerve cell?