Question 1

Which part of a neuron may range in size from a few thousandths of an inch to several feet long?

Accepted Answer

A) axon 
B) synapse 
C) myelin 
D) soma 
E) There are no parts of a neuron that are this size. 
A) axon 
B) synapse 
C) myelin 
D) soma 
E) There are no parts of a neuron that are this size.

Question 2

The ______ is located just behind the amygdala and can be described as playing an important role in the formation of memories.

Accepted Answer

A) hypothalamus 
B) thalamus 
C) hippocampus 
D) cerebellum 
E) pons 
A) hypothalamus 
B) thalamus 
C) hippocampus 
D) cerebellum 
E) pons

Question 3

All but which of the following describe the reticular formation?

Accepted Answer

A) contains nerve pathways that connect the hindbrain with the forebrain 
B) regulates attention 
C) regulates arousal 
D) controls heartbeat 
E) screens irrelevant visual and auditory information 
A) contains nerve pathways that connect the hindbrain with the forebrain 
B) regulates attention 
C) regulates arousal 
D) controls heartbeat 
E) screens irrelevant visual and auditory information

Question 4

The part of the nervous system that enables you to make sense of the world around you is the

Accepted Answer

A) the autonomic nervous system. 
B) the perceptual nervous system. 
C) the sympathetic nervous system. 
D) the central nervous system. 
E) the central processing system. 
A) the autonomic nervous system. 
B) the perceptual nervous system. 
C) the sympathetic nervous system. 
D) the central nervous system. 
E) the central processing system.

Question 5

After a motorcycle accident in which she wasn't wearing a helmet, Vanessa has difficulty responding emotionally to unpleasant stimuli. Vanessa most likely experienced damage to which brain structure?

Accepted Answer

A) medulla 
B) amygdala 
C) thalamus 
D) hippocampus 
E) cerebellum 
A) medulla 
B) amygdala 
C) thalamus 
D) hippocampus 
E) cerebellum

Question 6

Sharon is a long-distance runner. After a certain point in her workout, she begins to feel a natural "high" instead of pain. This feeling is likely the result of chemicals in her brain called

Accepted Answer

A) stimulants. 
B) enzymes. 
C) endorphins. 
D) adrenalines. 
E) hormones. 
A) stimulants. 
B) enzymes. 
C) endorphins. 
D) adrenalines. 
E) hormones.

Question 7

Charlize is excessively anxious and irritable. Charlize probably has an excess of which type of hormone?

Accepted Answer

A) thyroid 
B) melatonin 
C) ACTH 
D) insulin 
E) cortical steroids 
A) thyroid 
B) melatonin 
C) ACTH 
D) insulin 
E) cortical steroids

Question 8

What best identifies the job of a synapse?

Accepted Answer

A) to produce neurotransmitters 
B) to provide a place in which neurons can communicate with one another 
C) to house the neuron's genetic material 
D) to allow an attachment between the axon and the cell body 
E) to release neurotransmitters 
A) to produce neurotransmitters 
B) to provide a place in which neurons can communicate with one another 
C) to house the neuron's genetic material 
D) to allow an attachment between the axon and the cell body 
E) to release neurotransmitters

Question 9

Chemical messengers that transport nerve impulses from one nerve cell to another are called

Accepted Answer

A) hormones. 
B) glials. 
C) synapses. 
D) neurotransmitters. 
E) interneurons. 
A) hormones. 
B) glials. 
C) synapses. 
D) neurotransmitters. 
E) interneurons.

Question 10

White matter refers to

Accepted Answer

A) clusters of glial cells. 
B) myelinated axons. 
C) clusters of synapses. 
D) nodes of Ranvier. 
E) unmyelinated axons. 
A) clusters of glial cells. 
B) myelinated axons. 
C) clusters of synapses. 
D) nodes of Ranvier. 
E) unmyelinated axons.

Question 11

Positron emission tomography (PET)scans work by

Accepted Answer

A) measuring the reflection of a narrow X-ray beam as it passes through the brain. 
B) tracing the amount of glucose used in different parts of the brain. 
C) measuring the signals emitted by the brain when placed in a strong magnetic field. 
D) destroying parts of the brain to observe the effects on behavior. 
E) using mild electrical currents to observe the effects of stimulating parts of the brain. 
A) measuring the reflection of a narrow X-ray beam as it passes through the brain. 
B) tracing the amount of glucose used in different parts of the brain. 
C) measuring the signals emitted by the brain when placed in a strong magnetic field. 
D) destroying parts of the brain to observe the effects on behavior. 
E) using mild electrical currents to observe the effects of stimulating parts of the brain.

Question 12

Dr. Williamson conducts research examining the effects of electrical stimulation in certain parts of the brain. Dr. Williamson has found that stimulation of this part of the brain in laboratory rats will result in changes to the rats' mating, eating, and socialization behaviors. Based on this description, which part of the brain is Dr. Williamson most likely to be studying?

Accepted Answer

A) hypothalamus 
B) medulla 
C) pons 
D) cerebrum 
E) amygdala 
A) hypothalamus 
B) medulla 
C) pons 
D) cerebrum 
E) amygdala

Question 13

In a neuron, the cell's metabolic functions are performed by the

Accepted Answer

A) soma. 
B) axon. 
C) terminal button. 
D) synapse. 
E) dendrite. 
A) soma. 
B) axon. 
C) terminal button. 
D) synapse. 
E) dendrite.

Question 14

There are ______ types of neurons in the human nervous system and these are called ______.

Accepted Answer

A) 2; axons and dendrites 
B) 2; interneurons and glial cells 
C) 3; afferent, efferent, and associative cells 
D) 3; glial cells, nerves, and myelin cells 
E) 3; nodes of Ranvier, glial cells, and myelin cells 
A) 2; axons and dendrites 
B) 2; interneurons and glial cells 
C) 3; afferent, efferent, and associative cells 
D) 3; glial cells, nerves, and myelin cells 
E) 3; nodes of Ranvier, glial cells, and myelin cells

Question 15

Damage to Broca's area can lead to

Accepted Answer

A) Alzheimer's disease. 
B) paralysis. 
C) schizophrenia. 
D) Parkinson's disease. 
E) aphasia. 
A) Alzheimer's disease. 
B) paralysis. 
C) schizophrenia. 
D) Parkinson's disease. 
E) aphasia.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT released by the adrenal glands?

Accepted Answer

A) norepinephrine 
B) epinephrine 
C) cortical steroids 
D) adrenaline 
E) melatonin 
A) norepinephrine 
B) epinephrine 
C) cortical steroids 
D) adrenaline 
E) melatonin

Question 17

In the endocrine system, _____ is to the pineal gland as _____ is to the pancreas.

Accepted Answer

A) ACTH; oxytocin 
B) melatonin; insulin 
C) epinephrine; norepinephrine 
D) melatonin; oxytocin 
E) insulin; melatonin 
A) ACTH; oxytocin 
B) melatonin; insulin 
C) epinephrine; norepinephrine 
D) melatonin; oxytocin 
E) insulin; melatonin

Question 18

Glial cells do all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) form the myelin sheath 
B) assist neurons in communicating with each other 
C) remove waste products from neurons 
D) nourish neurons 
E) produce neurotransmitters 
A) form the myelin sheath 
B) assist neurons in communicating with each other 
C) remove waste products from neurons 
D) nourish neurons 
E) produce neurotransmitters

Question 19

Describe 3 types of kinship studies.

Accepted Answer

Familial association studies involve an

Question 20

Regarding language dominance and handedness, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Among the majority of right-handed people, the right hemisphere is dominant for language. 
B) Among the majority of left-handed people, the right hemisphere is dominant for language. 
C) The right hemisphere is dominant for language among right-handed people, and the left hemisphere is dominant for language among left-handed people. 
D) About 15% of left-handed people show a pattern of mixed dominance. 
E) Compared to right-handed people, left-handed people are more likely to be left-hemisphere dominant. 
A) Among the majority of right-handed people, the right hemisphere is dominant for language. 
B) Among the majority of left-handed people, the right hemisphere is dominant for language. 
C) The right hemisphere is dominant for language among right-handed people, and the left hemisphere is dominant for language among left-handed people. 
D) About 15% of left-handed people show a pattern of mixed dominance. 
E) Compared to right-handed people, left-handed people are more likely to be left-hemisphere dominant.

Which part of a neuron may range in size from a few thousandths of an inch to several feet long?

The ______ is located just behind the amygdala and can be described as playing an important role in the formation of memories.

All but which of the following describe the reticular formation?

The part of the nervous system that enables you to make sense of the world around you is the

After a motorcycle accident in which she wasn't wearing a helmet, Vanessa has difficulty responding emotionally to unpleasant stimuli. Vanessa most likely experienced damage to which brain structure?

Sharon is a long-distance runner. After a certain point in her workout, she begins to feel a natural "high" instead of pain. This feeling is likely the result of chemicals in her brain called

Charlize is excessively anxious and irritable. Charlize probably has an excess of which type of hormone?

What best identifies the job of a synapse?

Chemical messengers that transport nerve impulses from one nerve cell to another are called

White matter refers to

Positron emission tomography (PET)scans work by

In a neuron, the cell's metabolic functions are performed by the

There are types of neurons in the human nervous system and these are called .

Damage to Broca's area can lead to

Which of the following is NOT released by the adrenal glands?

In the endocrine system, _ is to the pineal gland as _ is to the pancreas.

Glial cells do all but which of the following?

Describe 3 types of kinship studies.

Regarding language dominance and handedness, which of the following statements is TRUE?

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Exam 2: Biological Foundations of Behavior

Which part of a neuron may range in size from a few thousandths of an inch to several feet long?

The ______ is located just behind the amygdala and can be described as playing an important role in the formation of memories.

All but which of the following describe the reticular formation?

The part of the nervous system that enables you to make sense of the world around you is the

After a motorcycle accident in which she wasn't wearing a helmet, Vanessa has difficulty responding emotionally to unpleasant stimuli. Vanessa most likely experienced damage to which brain structure?

Sharon is a long-distance runner. After a certain point in her workout, she begins to feel a natural "high" instead of pain. This feeling is likely the result of chemicals in her brain called

Charlize is excessively anxious and irritable. Charlize probably has an excess of which type of hormone?

What best identifies the job of a synapse?

Chemical messengers that transport nerve impulses from one nerve cell to another are called

White matter refers to

Positron emission tomography (PET)scans work by

In a neuron, the cell's metabolic functions are performed by the

There are ______ types of neurons in the human nervous system and these are called ______.

Damage to Broca's area can lead to

Which of the following is NOT released by the adrenal glands?

In the endocrine system, _____ is to the pineal gland as _____ is to the pancreas.

Glial cells do all but which of the following?

Describe 3 types of kinship studies.

Regarding language dominance and handedness, which of the following statements is TRUE?

The Science of Psychology

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thinking Language and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Human Development

Psychology and Health

Personality

Social Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Methods of Therapy

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There are types of neurons in the human nervous system and these are called .

In the endocrine system, _ is to the pineal gland as _ is to the pancreas.