Exam 59: Behavioral and Motivational Mechanisms of the Brainthe Limbic System and the Hypothalamus

The gigantocellular neurons of the reticular formation release which of the following neurotransmitters?

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Which neuropsychiatric disorder is thought to be the result of an excess of the neurotransmitter dopamine?

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The reward center is located in which of the following structures?

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In an otherwise normal individual, dysfunction of which brain area will lead to behavior that is not appropriate for a given social occasion?

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Stimulation of the periventricular nucleus in an animal will most likely result in which type of neurological response?

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In which structure does the major output from the limbic system originate?

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A neurophysiology experiment is conducted in monkeys in which the amygdalae are surgically ablated bilaterally. Which of the following is most likely to be increased 6 months after ablation?

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Which of the statements concerning the function of the amygdala is correct?

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The neurons located in the locus coeruleus release which neurotransmitter?

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Which of the following are paired correctly?

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The punishment center is located in which of the following structures?

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A lesion of the lateral area of the hypothalamus would be expected to result in which of the following conditions or symptoms?

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Exam 59: Behavioral and Motivational Mechanisms of the Brainthe Limbic System and the Hypothalamus

The gigantocellular neurons of the reticular formation release which of the following neurotransmitters?

Which neuropsychiatric disorder is thought to be the result of an excess of the neurotransmitter dopamine?

The reward center is located in which of the following structures?

In an otherwise normal individual, dysfunction of which brain area will lead to behavior that is not appropriate for a given social occasion?

Stimulation of the periventricular nucleus in an animal will most likely result in which type of neurological response?

In which structure does the major output from the limbic system originate?

A neurophysiology experiment is conducted in monkeys in which the amygdalae are surgically ablated bilaterally. Which of the following is most likely to be increased 6 months after ablation?

Which of the statements concerning the function of the amygdala is correct?

The neurons located in the locus coeruleus release which neurotransmitter?

Which of the following are paired correctly?

The punishment center is located in which of the following structures?

A lesion of the lateral area of the hypothalamus would be expected to result in which of the following conditions or symptoms?

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