Exam 42: Neural Regulation

On her first birthday, Alena takes her first steps, which are clumsy and awkward. By her second birthday, her steps are smooth and coordinated. This transition in Alena's walking skills best illustrates the concept of:

Induction of long-term potentiation and long-term depression requires activation of two types of:

Which of the following is NOT the same in both the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems?

The cnidarian nerve net enables an effective response to predator or prey approaching from any direction.

Figure 42-2 ​ ​ Refer to the accompanying figure. The type of neuron labeled as 1 is a(n):

What is the function of the somatic division of the peripheral nervous system?

Which is an evolutionary trend in the development of nervous systems for bilaterally symmetrical animals?

The central nervous system contains:

The neurobiological mechanisms for drug addiction involve the:

During conscious, quiet rest, the brain emits:

Discuss the biological effects of the following types of drugs: hallucinogens, stimulants, and anti-anxiety drugs.

REM sleep is characterized by an increase in body movement, heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, metabolic rate, and body temperature.

Many antipsychotic medications alter neuron function by:

Sleep is an alteration of consciousness during which there is increased electrical activity in the cerebral cortex.

When two neurons connected by a synapse are active simultaneously, the synapse is strengthened.