Exam 3: Biological Foundations of Behavior

The neurobiologist explained to the students, "The neural system is very much like the wires connecting your T.V. and stereo to the electrical outlet.  If the wires were not covered with insulation, the signal would short circuit." The neurobiologist was describing the function of the

A patient with forebrain damage has problems with awareness and expression of emotions, and also with consciously remembering events that have occurred since the injury. You deduce that the parts of the forebrain where the damage was sustained are in the limbic system.

Which of the following neurotransmitters is secreted by the adrenal glands?

Broca's area is located in the ________ hemisphere.

Walter has a degenerative condition that eats away at his myelin sheath. We can expect that his cognitive abilities will

A split brain occurs due to

The outer membrane of a neuron is semipermeable. This means that

What is the name of the large bundle of axons that connects the two halves of the brain?

Brianna has permanent physical disabilities due to a car accident that occurred three years ago. Since the accident, she has not been able to cope with the tasks of daily life. Her chronic stress has most likely resulted in

Depression is associated with low levels of what neurotransmitter?

The somatosensory cortex processes information about

The ________ gland regulates all the other glands.

Ginny was in a car accident and received damage to her amygdala. As a result, she is now more likely to

According to the all-or-nothing principle, what would happen if a cell were depolarized twice the normal amount needed to produce an action potential?

The primary function of dendrites is to

Which of the following neurotransmitter plays an important role in human bonding?

The area of the cerebral cortex which controls voluntary muscle movement is the

After finishing a psychology test, you try to relax by engaging in some meditation techniques. Doing these exercises should increase the response of the ________ nervous system and result in slower heart and respiration rates, and less muscular tension.

Another term that describes "firing" of neurons is ________ potential.

Kenny is taking medication to help control some of the symptoms that he experiences from Parkinson disease. If he is given too much of the medication, Kenny might start to exhibit symptoms associated with