Exam 2: Brain and Behavior

A synaptic vesicle is:

Multiple sclerosis causes deterioration of a neuron's _____, which results in problems with movement and sensation.

What happens when a neuron at rest is stimulated to a level that reaches threshold? Can this process happen continuously? Why or why not?

What is a reflex? Define the roles of afferent and efferent neurons in a reflex. Provide an example to illustrate the roles.

Which statement about the amygdala is FALSE? The amygdala:

What is the correct order of electrical activity of a neuron?

_____ measures the difference in the activity of neurons between two points on the brain via sensors placed on the scalp.

_____ send information to your brain from your senses.

If you were to reach out and turn off the light in your room, this would be controlled by the _____ nervous system.

Morphine is a drug that acts in the same way that the body's natural endorphins do. This suggests that morphine acts as an _____ for endorphin.

Compare and contrast the locations and functions of the brainstem, thalamus, and cerebrum. Describe how this structural organization supports the notion that a larger proportion of brain material at the top and front of the head supports functions that make us "uniquely human."

The _____ is the part of the neuron that performs basic cellular activities.

A neuron's communication process begins with the:

While fixing the electrical system in his house, Bruce accidentally shocked himself. This caused him to fall and hit his head. When he fell, Bruce sustained permanent damage to parts of his brain. Over time, other areas of Bruce's brain partially took over the function of the damaged areas. This is an example of the concept of:

The main function of the _____ is to regulate movement and control coordination.

Which animal's body part would MOST likely have the proportionally largest amount of somatosensory cortex devoted to it?

Cynthia just rode a roller coaster with her friends. Cynthia loved the experience, but her heart is pounding, and she feels shaky and breathless. The neurotransmitter that is MOST likely responsible for Cynthia's physical response to riding the roller coaster is:

Which of the following would MOST likely result from damage to the temporal lobe of the brain?

The main function of the brainstem is to:

When a person has a heart attack, doctors often use a machine to deliver a dose of electricity to the person's heart. After the defibrillator is used, a period of time is needed for it to recharge. The period of time a defibrillator needs to recharge is MOST similar to the _____ of a neuron.