Exam 3: Biological Foundations of Behavior

Ashley,a secretary at Plato Inc.,is typing on her computer,talking on the phone,and handing some papers to her colleague simultaneously.Which of the following characteristics of the nervous system is best illustrated in this scenario?

In the context of the cerebral cortex,severing the corpus callosum reduces seizures in epileptic patients.

The somatosensory cortex in the human brain processes information about _____.

In the context of neurons,glial cells in the nervous system:

Parkinson disease is specifically associated with low levels of the neurotransmitter _____.

Based on the provocative research that has linked oxytocin to stress,if Julia finds herself in a stressful situation she is most likely to:

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the human nervous system?

The neurotransmitter gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA)is found _____.

In the context of divisions of the nervous system,the autonomic nervous system consists of the _____.

The two halves of the cerebral cortex are called cerebral _____.

In the context of neurotransmitters,individuals with Alzheimer's disease,a degenerative brain disorder that gradually destroys memory,most likely have a(n)_____.

Harry has been diagnosed with epilepsy by his neurologist,Dr.Craig.Which of the following should Dr.Craig use to assess Harry's epilepsy by studying his brain-wave activity?

In the context of characteristics of the nervous system,the brain's special physical capacity for change is referred to as its _____.

The neurotransmitter norepinephrine excites the firing of neurons in the central nervous system,but it simultaneously inhibits the heart muscle,intestines,and urogenital tract.

Which of the following regions of the cerebral cortex is involved in higher cognitive functions such as planning,reasoning,and self-control?

James's brain injury has resulted in him not being able to process information about the things he sees around him or to react to them appropriately.In the context of the cerebral cortex,which of James's brain regions is most likely to be damaged?

Ginny was in a car accident in which her amygdala was severely damaged.Which of the following is a likely consequence of this damage?

What is the name of the large bundle of axons that connects the two halves of the brain?

Maya burns her fingers while cooking dinner.Which of the following divisions of the nervous system will be primarily responsible for the pain she feels?

In the context of specialized cell structure,the myelin sheath is a layer of cells containing _____.