Question 1

Describe what electroencephalography measures, how it does it, and why it is well suited for assessing seizure-based disorders like epilepsy.

Accepted Answer

Electroencephalography measures differen

Question 2

Martina sent a graduation party invitation to her friend Bernadette, which took four days to reach her. When she received the invitation, Bernadette e-mailed Martina to say she would attend her graduation party. Martina received the e-mail almost immediately after Bernadette sent it. In this example, Martina's approach to communication is similar to the _____ and Bernadette's is similar to the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  central nervous system; peripheral nervous system 
B)  peripheral nervous system; central nervous system 
C)  nervous system; endocrine system 
D)  endocrine system; nervous system 
A)  central nervous system; peripheral nervous system 
B)  peripheral nervous system; central nervous system 
C)  nervous system; endocrine system 
D)  endocrine system; nervous system

Question 3

The firing of an electrical impulse that travels through the neuron's axon is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  action potential. 
B)  resting potential. 
C)  refractory period. 
D)  reuptake process. 
A)  action potential. 
B)  resting potential. 
C)  refractory period. 
D)  reuptake process.

Question 4

A part of the brain that is devoted to both synthesizing and assigning meaning to information is:

Accepted Answer

A)  an association area. 
B)  the somatosensory cortex. 
C)  the reticular activating system. 
D)  Broca's area. 
A)  an association area. 
B)  the somatosensory cortex. 
C)  the reticular activating system. 
D)  Broca's area.

Question 5

The _____ technique uses X-rays, whereas the _____ technique uses magnetic fields and radio waves to image the brain.

Accepted Answer

A)  MRI; CT 
B)  MRI; PET 
C)  PET; MRI 
D)  CT; MRI 
A)  MRI; CT 
B)  MRI; PET 
C)  PET; MRI 
D)  CT; MRI

Question 6

The action potential of a neuron is triggered when the _____ is reached.

Accepted Answer

A)  resting potential 
B)  action potential 
C)  refractory period 
D)  threshold 
A)  resting potential 
B)  action potential 
C)  refractory period 
D)  threshold

Question 7

_____ is responsible for understanding speech, whereas _____ is responsible for producing speech.

Accepted Answer

A)  The somatosensory cortex; the motor cortex 
B)  The frontal lobe; the temporal lobe 
C)  Wernicke's area; Broca's area 
D)  Broca's area; Wernicke's area 
A)  The somatosensory cortex; the motor cortex 
B)  The frontal lobe; the temporal lobe 
C)  Wernicke's area; Broca's area 
D)  Broca's area; Wernicke's area

Question 8

Which technique is best suited for making connections between particular activities and specific parts of the brains?

Accepted Answer

A)  electroencephalography 
B)  computed tomography 
C)  positron emission tomography 
D)  magnetic resonance imaging 
A)  electroencephalography 
B)  computed tomography 
C)  positron emission tomography 
D)  magnetic resonance imaging

Question 9

The threshold of a neuron is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  level of electrical charge required for a neuron to fire. 
B)  low-level electrical charge of an inactive neuron. 
C)  firing of an electrical impulse in a neuron. 
D)  waiting time during which a neuron resets its charge. 
A)  level of electrical charge required for a neuron to fire. 
B)  low-level electrical charge of an inactive neuron. 
C)  firing of an electrical impulse in a neuron. 
D)  waiting time during which a neuron resets its charge.

Question 10

When you were driving to school, another car pulled out in front of you unexpectedly. At first you were startled, but then became calm when the other car moved out of your way. The part of your autonomic nervous system that was responsible for you calming down was the:

Accepted Answer

A)  somatic nervous system. 
B)  sympathetic division. 
C)  parasympathetic division. 
D)  central nervous system. 
A)  somatic nervous system. 
B)  sympathetic division. 
C)  parasympathetic division. 
D)  central nervous system.

Question 11

Cells that do not yet have a specialized structure or function are:

Accepted Answer

A)  glial cells. 
B)  interneurons. 
C)  stem cells. 
D)  brain cells. 
A)  glial cells. 
B)  interneurons. 
C)  stem cells. 
D)  brain cells.

Question 12

Association areas in the brain are responsible for:

Accepted Answer

A)  taking in sensory information. 
B)  initiating motor movements. 
C)  synthesizing and interpreting. 
D)  maintaining arousal and attention. 
A)  taking in sensory information. 
B)  initiating motor movements. 
C)  synthesizing and interpreting. 
D)  maintaining arousal and attention.

Question 13

The reproductive organs produce:

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogen and testosterone. 
B)  adrenaline and cortisol. 
C)  melatonin and histamine. 
D)  growth hormone and cortisol. 
A)  estrogen and testosterone. 
B)  adrenaline and cortisol. 
C)  melatonin and histamine. 
D)  growth hormone and cortisol.

Question 14

Dr. Drogoti studies the sympathetic nervous system. Which type of response is he MOST likely to be interested in?

Accepted Answer

A)  sweating 
B)  seeing 
C)  speaking 
D)  deciding 
A)  sweating 
B)  seeing 
C)  speaking 
D)  deciding

Question 15

A drug that interferes with the impact of a neurotransmitter is called an:

Accepted Answer

A)  efferent. 
B)  agonist. 
C)  afferent. 
D)  antagonist. 
A)  efferent. 
B)  agonist. 
C)  afferent. 
D)  antagonist.

Question 16

_____ are locations on dendrites that match specific neurotransmitters.

Accepted Answer

A)  Receptor sites 
B)  Synaptic vesicles 
C)  Axon terminals 
D)  Somas 
A)  Receptor sites 
B)  Synaptic vesicles 
C)  Axon terminals 
D)  Somas

Question 17

Which is NOT a function of the temporal lobe of the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  hearing 
B)  speech 
C)  memory 
D)  decision making 
A)  hearing 
B)  speech 
C)  memory 
D)  decision making

Question 18

The process of reuptake:

Accepted Answer

A)  increases the amount of neurotransmitters in the synapse. 
B)  aids in getting neurotransmitters to receptor sites. 
C)  returns neurotransmitters to the neuron that released them. 
D)  releases neurotransmitters into the synapse. 
A)  increases the amount of neurotransmitters in the synapse. 
B)  aids in getting neurotransmitters to receptor sites. 
C)  returns neurotransmitters to the neuron that released them. 
D)  releases neurotransmitters into the synapse.

Question 19

An association area is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the bundle of neurons that connects the two cerebral hemispheres. 
B)  the front and upper part of the brain involved in complex human abilities. 
C)  brain material devoted to synthesizing and interpreting information. 
D)  the part of the limbic system involved most directly in emotion. 
A)  the bundle of neurons that connects the two cerebral hemispheres. 
B)  the front and upper part of the brain involved in complex human abilities. 
C)  brain material devoted to synthesizing and interpreting information. 
D)  the part of the limbic system involved most directly in emotion.

Question 20

Which statement about glial cells is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glial cells create myelin sheaths. 
B)  Glial cells receive and send information between neurons. 
C)  Glial cells send sensory messages to the brain. 
D)  Glial cells produce action potentials. 
A)  Glial cells create myelin sheaths. 
B)  Glial cells receive and send information between neurons. 
C)  Glial cells send sensory messages to the brain. 
D)  Glial cells produce action potentials.

Describe what electroencephalography measures, how it does it, and why it is well suited for assessing seizure-based disorders like epilepsy.

The firing of an electrical impulse that travels through the neuron's axon is called the:

A part of the brain that is devoted to both synthesizing and assigning meaning to information is:

The _ technique uses X-rays, whereas the _ technique uses magnetic fields and radio waves to image the brain.

The action potential of a neuron is triggered when the _____ is reached.

_ is responsible for understanding speech, whereas _ is responsible for producing speech.

Which technique is best suited for making connections between particular activities and specific parts of the brains?

The threshold of a neuron is the:

When you were driving to school, another car pulled out in front of you unexpectedly. At first you were startled, but then became calm when the other car moved out of your way. The part of your autonomic nervous system that was responsible for you calming down was the:

Cells that do not yet have a specialized structure or function are:

Association areas in the brain are responsible for:

The reproductive organs produce:

Dr. Drogoti studies the sympathetic nervous system. Which type of response is he MOST likely to be interested in?

A drug that interferes with the impact of a neurotransmitter is called an:

_____ are locations on dendrites that match specific neurotransmitters.

Which is NOT a function of the temporal lobe of the brain?

The process of reuptake:

An association area is:

Which statement about glial cells is true?

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Describe what electroencephalography measures, how it does it, and why it is well suited for assessing seizure-based disorders like epilepsy.

The firing of an electrical impulse that travels through the neuron's axon is called the:

A part of the brain that is devoted to both synthesizing and assigning meaning to information is:

The _____ technique uses X-rays, whereas the _____ technique uses magnetic fields and radio waves to image the brain.

The action potential of a neuron is triggered when the _____ is reached.

_____ is responsible for understanding speech, whereas _____ is responsible for producing speech.

Which technique is best suited for making connections between particular activities and specific parts of the brains?

The threshold of a neuron is the:

When you were driving to school, another car pulled out in front of you unexpectedly. At first you were startled, but then became calm when the other car moved out of your way. The part of your autonomic nervous system that was responsible for you calming down was the:

Cells that do not yet have a specialized structure or function are:

Association areas in the brain are responsible for:

The reproductive organs produce:

Dr. Drogoti studies the sympathetic nervous system. Which type of response is he MOST likely to be interested in?

A drug that interferes with the impact of a neurotransmitter is called an:

_____ are locations on dendrites that match specific neurotransmitters.

Which is NOT a function of the temporal lobe of the brain?

The process of reuptake:

An association area is:

Which statement about glial cells is true?

The Science of Psychology

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Memory

Learning

Cognition: Thinking, Language, and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Development Across the Life Span

Diversity in Psychology: Multiculturalism, Gender, and Sexuality

Stress and Health

Personality

Social Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Therapy

Understanding Measures of Central Tendency and Distribution Skewness in Statistical Analysis

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The _ technique uses X-rays, whereas the _ technique uses magnetic fields and radio waves to image the brain.

_ is responsible for understanding speech, whereas _ is responsible for producing speech.