Exam 2: Brain and Behavior

Axons leaving the spinal cord

Viewed under a microscope, the nervous system is a large network of about 85 billion interlinked nerve cells, or

The paralyzing effect of curare is caused by its ability to

An excess of dopamine has been linked to the development of the psychotic mental disorder called __________.

Although there is growing evidence of its role in cognition and emotion, which part of the brain primarily regulates posture, muscle tone, and muscular coordination?

Listening to certain pieces of music can send shivers down your spine because it activates which area of the brain?

Clarence was in a car accident, and the doctor suspects that he may have suffered damage to his brain. He is put in a chamber with a strong magnetic field that will yield a three-dimensional picture of Clarence's brain. Which technique is being utilized?

Differences between the two sides of the body, especially differences in the abilities of the brain hemispheres, is called

Which branch of the autonomic nervous system causes epinephrine and norepinephrine to be released by the adrenal glands?

Regarding the functioning of the left and right hemispheres of the brain, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Because of his abuse of drugs, Miguel gets "stuck" on mental tasks and repeats the same answers over and over again, even when the answers are wrong. His abuse of drugs most likely caused damage to his __________ lobes.

For most people, an injury to which of the following brain areas would result in impairment of speaking, reading, writing, and math calculation abilities?

The cell body of a neuron is also called the

Serotonin deficiency can lead to

Megan has experienced what appears to be a seizure. So, the doctor affixes electrodes to Megan's scalp in order to obtain a recording of her brain waves and determine whether her brain waves are showing a seizure pattern. The doctor is using a technique known as a(n)__________.

The connection between two neurons is strengthened by the repeated activation of the synapses between these neurons, according to

By detecting the subatomic particles emitted by weakly radioactive glucose as it is consumed by the brain, researchers are able to obtain detailed images of activity both near the surface and below the surface of the brain. This technique is called a(n)

When a nerve impulse reaches the end of the axon, the tiny sacs that store the neurotransmitters move to the surface and release these chemicals. These tiny sacs are called

Receptive or fluent aphasia is caused by damage to

If you see a rose, which area of the brain will help you connect your primary sensory impressions with memories, so that you can recognize the rose and name it?