Exam 3: Biological Bases of Behavior

If two alleles are identical, the genotype is:

The part of the cerebral cortex that is involved in hearing and language is the:

The somatic nervous system and autonomic nervous system are both part of the ______ nervous system.

Neurons send signals by

Axons are responsible for

The idea that children are born ìknowingî the features that are universal to language was proposed by:

Chemicals that transmit information from one cell to another are called:

The cerebral cortex makes up _____ of the brain's mass.

The semester is almost over and I find myself making a plan for what to do over the break. I find it is a detailed and very intricate process. I have come up with several ideas and plans for the break. It is likely that I have made use of the _____ area.

My girlfriend's dog barks, growls, and bares his teeth at me. His behavior is likely to be a product of the:

My ability to understand what other people are saying to me is a function of ______ area.

The _____ is the basic unit of hereditary transmission.

There are a number of songs, movies, places, and events that remind me of my first true love. Which subcortical structure is likely to be involved in recall of emotionally significant events?

If two alleles are different, the genotype is:

The part of the cerebral cortex that is involved in the sense of touch and feeling one's own body in space is the:

What does it mean to be a split-brain patient? How do they see the world? Make sure your answer includes a discussion of right and left visual fields.

Your textbook discussed 6 of the better known neurotransmitters. Discuss the most important functions of 4 of the 6 neurotransmitters

Multiple sclerosis is a disorder that involves problems with the

As I watch the sun rise or as I look at a painting, the _____ lobe is the most active.

The part of the brain used in complex thoughts is the: