Exam 16: Being Different From Others

Imaging you are a lawyer, and you have to make the case that human brains are the most advanced in the animal kingdom. Compose an argument, citing experimental evidence that supports your case.

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Question 41

Analyze Figure 16.21 In the text . Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement regarding these data?\

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Question 42

The reason that sex differentiation occurs in males is because of a gene located on the Y chromosome called the _____________________.

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Question 43

You are a pathologist. On autopsy, you find that a brain contains amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles. You might conclude that this individual had ______________________.

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Question 44

Schizophrenia is likely the result of genetic and environmental factors. Outline 2 specific research findings that speak to whether genetics or the environment contributes to the schizophrenic phenotype.

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Question 45

Outline how a gynandromorphic organism shows that not all sex differentiation happens because of circulating sex hormones.

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Question 46

Why do you think that we don't observe cnidarians (such as jellyfish) that have organized brains like vertebrates? Propose an explanation.

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Question 47

FOXP2 is a gene that has been hypothesized to be associated with human speech abilities. What is NOT true of this gene?

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Question 48

Which of the following is NOT true regarding the human brain compared to the brains of other species?

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Question 49

Brains in different species vary in terms of ________________________.

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Question 50

Which of the following are true regarding neural circuits involved in human speech?

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Question 51

A species that is used for experimental study, often because it is more convenient or ethical than using humans, is known as a ________________________.

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Question 52

Analyze Figure 16.22 In the text . What might you conclude from these data?

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Question 53

This chapter brings up a great deal of controversial findings related to sex differentiation in the brain. Do you believe these types of questions are worth asking? Why or why not? Justify your response by citing specific examples from the text.

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Question 54

Propose an explanation as to why men might develop Parkinson's Disease at a higher rate than women. In your answer, include information about sex differentiation in the substantia nigra.

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Question 55

Create a chart that gives the different ways that brains can vary between species, or even between members of the same species. Include at least 8 different ways that brain variation occurs in your chart.

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Question 56

Think of an organism that was not mentioned in this textbook. What brain structures or functions could you learn about from this organism that would not be convenient, or even possible, in humans? In what way could you develop this organism into a new model species?

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Question 57

What are hypotheses as to the reasons that brains in the genus homo have enlarged so substantially?

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Question 58

Imagine that you are invited to an elementary school to make a presentation about the brain to 3^rd graders. What would you tell them? Choose one concept or idea that you think is most important and describe how you would relate this to the children in terms they could understand.

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Question 59

Analyze Figure 16.20 In the text . Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding these data?

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Imaging you are a lawyer, and you have to make the case that human brains are the most advanced in the animal kingdom. Compose an argument, citing experimental evidence that supports your case.

Analyze Figure 16.21 In the text . Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement regarding these data?\

The reason that sex differentiation occurs in males is because of a gene located on the Y chromosome called the _____________________.

You are a pathologist. On autopsy, you find that a brain contains amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles. You might conclude that this individual had ______________________.

Schizophrenia is likely the result of genetic and environmental factors. Outline 2 specific research findings that speak to whether genetics or the environment contributes to the schizophrenic phenotype.

Outline how a gynandromorphic organism shows that not all sex differentiation happens because of circulating sex hormones.

Why do you think that we don't observe cnidarians (such as jellyfish) that have organized brains like vertebrates? Propose an explanation.

FOXP2 is a gene that has been hypothesized to be associated with human speech abilities. What is NOT true of this gene?

Which of the following is NOT true regarding the human brain compared to the brains of other species?

Brains in different species vary in terms of ________________________.

Which of the following are true regarding neural circuits involved in human speech?

A species that is used for experimental study, often because it is more convenient or ethical than using humans, is known as a ________________________.

Analyze Figure 16.22 In the text . What might you conclude from these data?

This chapter brings up a great deal of controversial findings related to sex differentiation in the brain. Do you believe these types of questions are worth asking? Why or why not? Justify your response by citing specific examples from the text.

Propose an explanation as to why men might develop Parkinson's Disease at a higher rate than women. In your answer, include information about sex differentiation in the substantia nigra.

Create a chart that gives the different ways that brains can vary between species, or even between members of the same species. Include at least 8 different ways that brain variation occurs in your chart.

Think of an organism that was not mentioned in this textbook. What brain structures or functions could you learn about from this organism that would not be convenient, or even possible, in humans? In what way could you develop this organism into a new model species?

What are hypotheses as to the reasons that brains in the genus homo have enlarged so substantially?

Imagine that you are invited to an elementary school to make a presentation about the brain to 3^rd graders. What would you tell them? Choose one concept or idea that you think is most important and describe how you would relate this to the children in terms they could understand.

Analyze Figure 16.20 In the text . Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding these data?

Nervous System Organization

Computing With Neurons

Neuronal Plasticity

Developing a Nervous System

Protecting and Maintaining the Adult Nervous System

Sensors I: Remote Sensing

Sensors II: Sensing on Contact

Using Muscles and Glands

Regulating Vital Bodily Functions

Controlling Posture and Locomotion

Localizing Stimuli and Orienting in Space

Identifying Stimuli and Stimulus Objects

Regulating Brain States

Remembering Relationships

Selecting Actions, Pursuing Goals

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Exam 16: Being Different From Others

Imaging you are a lawyer, and you have to make the case that human brains are the most advanced in the animal kingdom. Compose an argument, citing experimental evidence that supports your case.

Analyze Figure 16.21 In the text . Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement regarding these data?\

The reason that sex differentiation occurs in males is because of a gene located on the Y chromosome called the _____________________.

You are a pathologist. On autopsy, you find that a brain contains amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles. You might conclude that this individual had ______________________.

Schizophrenia is likely the result of genetic and environmental factors. Outline 2 specific research findings that speak to whether genetics or the environment contributes to the schizophrenic phenotype.

Outline how a gynandromorphic organism shows that not all sex differentiation happens because of circulating sex hormones.

Why do you think that we don't observe cnidarians (such as jellyfish) that have organized brains like vertebrates? Propose an explanation.

FOXP2 is a gene that has been hypothesized to be associated with human speech abilities. What is NOT true of this gene?

Which of the following is NOT true regarding the human brain compared to the brains of other species?

Brains in different species vary in terms of ________________________.

Which of the following are true regarding neural circuits involved in human speech?

A species that is used for experimental study, often because it is more convenient or ethical than using humans, is known as a ________________________.

Analyze Figure 16.22 In the text . What might you conclude from these data?

This chapter brings up a great deal of controversial findings related to sex differentiation in the brain. Do you believe these types of questions are worth asking? Why or why not? Justify your response by citing specific examples from the text.

Propose an explanation as to why men might develop Parkinson's Disease at a higher rate than women. In your answer, include information about sex differentiation in the substantia nigra.

Create a chart that gives the different ways that brains can vary between species, or even between members of the same species. Include at least 8 different ways that brain variation occurs in your chart.

Think of an organism that was not mentioned in this textbook. What brain structures or functions could you learn about from this organism that would not be convenient, or even possible, in humans? In what way could you develop this organism into a new model species?

What are hypotheses as to the reasons that brains in the genus homo have enlarged so substantially?

Imagine that you are invited to an elementary school to make a presentation about the brain to 3rd graders. What would you tell them? Choose one concept or idea that you think is most important and describe how you would relate this to the children in terms they could understand.

Analyze Figure 16.20 In the text . Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding these data?

Nervous System Organization

Computing With Neurons

Neuronal Plasticity

Developing a Nervous System

Protecting and Maintaining the Adult Nervous System

Sensors I: Remote Sensing

Sensors II: Sensing on Contact

Using Muscles and Glands

Regulating Vital Bodily Functions

Controlling Posture and Locomotion

Localizing Stimuli and Orienting in Space

Identifying Stimuli and Stimulus Objects

Regulating Brain States

Remembering Relationships

Selecting Actions, Pursuing Goals

Filters

Imagine that you are invited to an elementary school to make a presentation about the brain to 3^rd graders. What would you tell them? Choose one concept or idea that you think is most important and describe how you would relate this to the children in terms they could understand.