Exam 2: Brain and Behavior

If a split-brain subject were given a key (hidden from sight)to feel with his left hand, he

The parts of the cerebral cortex that receive information from the senses (sensory)or directly control the body (motor)are referred to as __________ areas.

Although other neurotransmitters are present, the brain's reward or "pleasure" system has a predominance of which neurotransmitter?

During an action potential, which of the following occurs?

The two main divisions of the human nervous system are the central nervous system and the __________ nervous system.

Many of the mind-altering drugs affect the brain by

Myelin covers which part(s)of some neurons?

Regarding sensitivity, more of the primary somatosensory cortex is devoted to the

Velishea has severe epileptic seizures that cannot be controlled by medication. Therefore, her doctor suggests that a surgery might help. The surgery would involve

Explain five ways that various hormones can affect behavior, moods, and personality.

Dopamine deficiency has been linked with the development of which of the following?

Two-time Super Bowl winner Dave Duerson died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the stomach in February 2011. He shot himself in the stomach because he wanted to leave his brain to science. He blamed his post-football troubles, including memory loss, troubles spelling words, depression, and moodiness, on the repeated concussions he suffered while on the playing field. An autopsy of his brain did reveal the same signs of chronic traumatic brain injury that have been found in dozens of other retired NFL players, as well as in athletes from many other violent sports, such as hockey and boxing. The boxers' name for this condition is

Biopsychologists are able to pinpoint areas in the brain responsible for thoughts, feelings, and actions using all of the following EXCEPT for the

The subcortex areas include all of the following brain areas EXCEPT the

Which of the following brain tools can be used to map location, shape, and size of brain structures in living brains as well as any abnormal structures, such as tumors, that may be present?

When shown a picture of a bed, Tim calls the picture a "table." The brain damage he experienced has resulted in __________ aphasia.

Regarding the limbic system, which of the following statements is FALSE?

A deficiency in acetylcholine appears to play a major role in the development of

Endorphins are released by the __________ gland.

Which of the following statements best describes an action potential?