Exam 3: Biological Foundations of Behavior

Lionel is preparing for his first job interview.The night before the interview,he is restless and anxious;his palms sweat and his heart beats faster than usual.In this scenario,Lionel's physiological responses can be best attributed to his _____ nervous system.

Donny suffered a stroke a few years ago.For many months,he was unable to coordinate his movements making it impossible for him to even stand up.Since then,he has been walking in a jerky,uncoordinated manner.In this scenario,Donny's symptoms after the stroke are most likely due to damage to his _____.

According to the all-or-nothing principle,which of the following would happen if the size of the electrical charge in a neural impulse was twice the size needed for the electrical impulse?

While both hemispheres have many similar functions in the human brain,mention the predominant function associated with each hemisphere.

Which of the following is true of the neurotransmitter dopamine?

Acute stress is the stress that occurs in response to an immediate perceived threat.

If a person needs to run away from a dangerous situation,the _____ nervous system sends blood to the person's extremities to prepare him or her for taking off.

Which of the following is true of chronic stress in human beings?

In the context of the cerebral cortex,the area critical for processing visual information is the _____ lobe.

Stand-up comedians who improvise constantly while on stage are demonstrating their ability to change according to the environment.Which of the following characteristics of the nervous system is most likely playing a predominant role in their adaptability?

In the context of the nervous system,_____ are specifically responsible for keeping neurons running smoothly.

Explain the difference between genotype and phenotype.How are they related to the nature-nurture debate?

In the context of the divisions of the nervous system,the brain is categorized within the _____ nervous system.

The area of the cerebral cortex in the human brain which controls voluntary muscle movement is the _____.

In the context of specialized cell structure,the primary function of dendrites is to _____.

Discuss the process of brain lesioning.

In the context of the neural impulse,the action potential in a neuron abides by the _____ principle.

Martin's father is experiencing memory loss related to Alzheimer disease.In the context of neurotransmitters,this is most likely due to the insufficient production of _____ in his brain.

Meredith suspects that her mother is suffering from dementia.However,Joy,the psychiatrist,asks her to visit the neurologist to get an X ray of her mother's brain to confirm this diagnosis.Which of the following brain imaging techniques will the neurologist most likely use to get the X ray?

Zeus was injured in a mining accident and suffered severe brain damage.In time,his brain healed and he was back to working in the mines.The only change was in his personality.From being a highly aggressive and temperamental individual,he became mild-mannered and calm,almost to the extent of being placid.In this scenario,the region of the cerebral cortex that was most likely damaged in the accident was the _____ lobe.