Exam 3: Biological Foundations of Behavior

In the context of the neuron structure,the tiny space between two neurons is called the _____.

Explain how the endocrine system differs from the nervous system.

In the context of characteristics of the nervous system,adaptability specifically refers to the brain's ability to:

David damaged a part of his brain in a ski accident.Once he was out of his coma,the doctors noticed that even though he could produce words in speech,he couldn't seem to understand the meanings of the words spoken by others.In this scenario,damage to which of the following areas of David's brain is most likely causing this symptom?

Nathan is suffering from amnesia,an illness that prevents the retrieval of new memories.In the context of the organization of the brain,which area of Nathan's brain is most likely responsible for the amnesia?

A(n)_____ records the brain's electrical activity by placing electrodes on the scalp.

In the context of genes and the environment,an organism's genotype can change over the course of its lifespan.

Discuss the three ways in which repair of the damaged brain might take place.

In the context of the brain's capacity for repair,collateral sprouting is the process by which new neurons are generated.

In the context of pathways in the nervous system,afferent nerves carry information:

The body's electrochemical communication circuitry is known as the _____ system.

Chemical substances that are stored in very tiny sacs within the terminal buttons and are involved in transmitting information across a synaptic gap to the next neuron are known as _____.

Which of the following is true about the autonomic nervous system?

The axon is the part of the neuron that contains the nucleus,which directs the manufacture of substances that the neuron needs for growth and maintenance.

Nancy is in her building elevator going down to the lobby when the elevator stops suddenly between floors,and the doors won't open.Nancy's heart starts pounding,and her palms start sweating.In this scenario,Nancy's physiological responses can be best attributed to her _____ nervous system.

Harry is driving on the interstate highway for the first time since he obtained his license.He is nervous and wants to get off the interstate but cannot do so;his heart and pulse are racing.In this scenario,Harry's physiological responses can be best attributed to his _____ nervous system.

Kenny has been diagnosed with Parkinson disease and has been prescribed medication to manage some of his symptoms.The medication elevates the levels of dopamine in his system.If the levels of dopamine in his system become excessive,Kenny might start to exhibit symptoms associated with _____.

Discuss the functions of the neurotransmitter that is present in excess in patients with schizophrenia.

Chromosomes,the units of hereditary information,are short gene segments composed of DNA.

The imaging method,positron-emission tomography (PET scan),produces a three-dimensional image obtained from X rays of the head.