Question 1

Which statement concerning phenylketonuria (PKU) is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It manifests due to excessive intake of fatty foods. 
B)  It is interesting to researchers because it does not require an interaction of genes and environment to be expressed. 
C)  Left untreated, it can cause intellectual disability. 
D)  For those affected, dietary restrictions are critical later in life. 
A)  It manifests due to excessive intake of fatty foods. 
B)  It is interesting to researchers because it does not require an interaction of genes and environment to be expressed. 
C)  Left untreated, it can cause intellectual disability. 
D)  For those affected, dietary restrictions are critical later in life.

Question 2

Synapses that become stronger or weaker depending on their effectiveness in driving their target cell are known as _______ synapses.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Synapses that become stronger or weaker depending...

Question 3

At present, the only way to identify Alzheimer's disease with confidence is through

Accepted Answer

A)  olfactory testing. 
B)  genetic screening. 
C)  postmortem examination. 
D)  MRI. 
A)  olfactory testing. 
B)  genetic screening. 
C)  postmortem examination. 
D)  MRI.

Question 4

Chemical modification of DNA that does not affect the gene's nucleotide sequence but that makes it less likely to be expressed is called _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Chemical modification of DNA that does not...

Question 5

Write a coherent and informative paragraph incorporating each of the following terms or concepts: proliferation; migration; differentiation; synaptogenesis; apoptosis; synaptic rearrangement

Accepted Answer

The process of neurodevelopment involves

Question 6

A patient with cognitive symptoms shows cortical atrophy in the frontal, temporal, and parietal brain areas, and a PET scans reveals pronounced reduction of metabolism in posterior parietal cortex and parts of the temporal lobe, among other symptoms. This patient most likely has

Accepted Answer

A)  age-related aging. 
B)  Parkinson's. 
C)  Alzheimer's. 
D)  amnesia. 
A)  age-related aging. 
B)  Parkinson's. 
C)  Alzheimer's. 
D)  amnesia.

Question 7

Which of the following prevents neurons from undergoing apoptosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Methylation 
B)  Neurotrophic factors 
C)  Neurogenesis markers 
D)  Death genes 
A)  Methylation 
B)  Neurotrophic factors 
C)  Neurogenesis markers 
D)  Death genes

Question 8

A synapse that has a large effect on the postsynaptic cell and thus grows stronger at the expense of synapses that have weaker effects is known as a _______ synapse.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hebbian 
B)  Hubel 
C)  dominant 
D)  neurotrophic 
A)  Hebbian 
B)  Hubel 
C)  dominant 
D)  neurotrophic

Question 9

Undifferentiated _______ cells, if gathered from embryonic tissue and transplanted into the brain, will differentiate and integrate properly.

Accepted Answer

A)  ventricular 
B)  apoptotic 
C)  stem 
D)  mesodermal 
A)  ventricular 
B)  apoptotic 
C)  stem 
D)  mesodermal

Question 10

Discuss the observations that would likely result from microscopic examination of cortical tissue samples from an Alzheimer's patient.

Accepted Answer

Microscopic examination of cortical tiss

Question 11

In neural development, after migrating to their appropriate positions, new cells undergo _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In neural development, after migrating to their...

Question 12

Discuss the various factors influencing age-related impairments in memory.

Accepted Answer

Age-related impairments in memory can be

Question 13

Patients with Alzheimer's disease gradually lose many of the basal forebrain neurons that produce the transmitter

Accepted Answer

A)  dopamine. 
B)  serotonin. 
C)  acetylcholine. 
D)  norepinephrine. 
A)  dopamine. 
B)  serotonin. 
C)  acetylcholine. 
D)  norepinephrine.

Question 14

Which statement provides an example of epigenetics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mothering style affecting the developing brain 
B)  Genetic mutations arising every other generation 
C)  Genetic mutations eliminating maternal behavior 
D)  Selective breeding of dogs to develop an ultra-aggressive strain 
A)  Mothering style affecting the developing brain 
B)  Genetic mutations arising every other generation 
C)  Genetic mutations eliminating maternal behavior 
D)  Selective breeding of dogs to develop an ultra-aggressive strain

Question 15

An embryo has an unclosed neural groove and a neural crest. About how old is this embryo, assuming normal development?

Accepted Answer

A)  18 days 
B)  20 days 
C)  22 days 
D)  24 days 
A)  18 days 
B)  20 days 
C)  22 days 
D)  24 days

Which statement concerning phenylketonuria (PKU) is true?

Synapses that become stronger or weaker depending on their effectiveness in driving their target cell are known as _______ synapses.

At present, the only way to identify Alzheimer's disease with confidence is through

Chemical modification of DNA that does not affect the gene's nucleotide sequence but that makes it less likely to be expressed is called _______.

Write a coherent and informative paragraph incorporating each of the following terms or concepts: proliferation; migration; differentiation; synaptogenesis; apoptosis; synaptic rearrangement

A patient with cognitive symptoms shows cortical atrophy in the frontal, temporal, and parietal brain areas, and a PET scans reveals pronounced reduction of metabolism in posterior parietal cortex and parts of the temporal lobe, among other symptoms. This patient most likely has

Which of the following prevents neurons from undergoing apoptosis?

A synapse that has a large effect on the postsynaptic cell and thus grows stronger at the expense of synapses that have weaker effects is known as a _______ synapse.

Undifferentiated _______ cells, if gathered from embryonic tissue and transplanted into the brain, will differentiate and integrate properly.

Discuss the observations that would likely result from microscopic examination of cortical tissue samples from an Alzheimer's patient.

In neural development, after migrating to their appropriate positions, new cells undergo _______.

Discuss the various factors influencing age-related impairments in memory.

Patients with Alzheimer's disease gradually lose many of the basal forebrain neurons that produce the transmitter

Which statement provides an example of epigenetics?

An embryo has an unclosed neural groove and a neural crest. About how old is this embryo, assuming normal development?

Introduction: Building the Minds Machine

Cells and Structures: the Anatomy of the Nervous System

Neurophysiology: The Generation, Transmission, and Integration of Neural Signals

The Chemistry of Behavior: Neurotransmitters and Neuropharmacology

The Sensorimotor System

Hearing, Balance, Taste, and Smell

Vision: From Eye to Brain

Hormones and Sex

Homeostasis: Active Regulation of the Internal Environment

Biological Rhythms and Sleep

Emotions, Aggression, and Stress

Psychopathology: The Biology of Behavioral Disorders

Memory, Learning, and Development

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Exam 5: Development of the Brain

Which statement concerning phenylketonuria (PKU) is true?

Synapses that become stronger or weaker depending on their effectiveness in driving their target cell are known as _______ synapses.

At present, the only way to identify Alzheimer's disease with confidence is through

Chemical modification of DNA that does not affect the gene's nucleotide sequence but that makes it less likely to be expressed is called _______.

Write a coherent and informative paragraph incorporating each of the following terms or concepts: proliferation; migration; differentiation; synaptogenesis; apoptosis; synaptic rearrangement

A patient with cognitive symptoms shows cortical atrophy in the frontal, temporal, and parietal brain areas, and a PET scans reveals pronounced reduction of metabolism in posterior parietal cortex and parts of the temporal lobe, among other symptoms. This patient most likely has

Which of the following prevents neurons from undergoing apoptosis?

A synapse that has a large effect on the postsynaptic cell and thus grows stronger at the expense of synapses that have weaker effects is known as a _______ synapse.

Undifferentiated _______ cells, if gathered from embryonic tissue and transplanted into the brain, will differentiate and integrate properly.

Discuss the observations that would likely result from microscopic examination of cortical tissue samples from an Alzheimer's patient.

In neural development, after migrating to their appropriate positions, new cells undergo _______.

Discuss the various factors influencing age-related impairments in memory.

Patients with Alzheimer's disease gradually lose many of the basal forebrain neurons that produce the transmitter

Which statement provides an example of epigenetics?

An embryo has an unclosed neural groove and a neural crest. About how old is this embryo, assuming normal development?

Introduction: Building the Minds Machine

Cells and Structures: the Anatomy of the Nervous System

Neurophysiology: The Generation, Transmission, and Integration of Neural Signals

The Chemistry of Behavior: Neurotransmitters and Neuropharmacology

The Sensorimotor System

Hearing, Balance, Taste, and Smell

Vision: From Eye to Brain

Hormones and Sex

Homeostasis: Active Regulation of the Internal Environment

Biological Rhythms and Sleep

Emotions, Aggression, and Stress

Psychopathology: The Biology of Behavioral Disorders

Memory, Learning, and Development

Attention and Higher Cognition

Language and Lateralization

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