Question 1

Which of the following does NOT occur during the refractory period?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sodium gates close. 
B)  Positively charged ions are pumped out. 
C)  Electrochemical balance is restored. 
D)  Neurotransmitters are pumped in. 
E)  The neuron cannot fire. 
A)  Sodium gates close. 
B)  Positively charged ions are pumped out. 
C)  Electrochemical balance is restored. 
D)  Neurotransmitters are pumped in. 
E)  The neuron cannot fire.

Question 2

A lesion is

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A)  an electrode that is placed in the brain to stimulate neurons. 
B)  an electrode that is placed in the brain to record neural activity. 
C)  a portion of the brain that has been purposefully damaged. 
D)  a doughnut-shaped device used to produce an image of the brain. 
E)  an image generated by a PET scan. 
A)  an electrode that is placed in the brain to stimulate neurons. 
B)  an electrode that is placed in the brain to record neural activity. 
C)  a portion of the brain that has been purposefully damaged. 
D)  a doughnut-shaped device used to produce an image of the brain. 
E)  an image generated by a PET scan.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT released by the adrenal glands?

Accepted Answer

A)  norepinephrine 
B)  epinephrine 
C)  cortical steroids 
D)  adrenaline 
E)  melatonin 
A)  norepinephrine 
B)  epinephrine 
C)  cortical steroids 
D)  adrenaline 
E)  melatonin

Question 4

Afferent neurons

Accepted Answer

A)  transmit information about the outside world to the spinal cord and brain. 
B)  convey messages from the brain and spinal cord to the muscles of the body controlling movement. 
C)  convey messages to glands for the release of hormones. 
D)  connect neurons to other neurons. 
E)  are also known as motor neurons. 
A)  transmit information about the outside world to the spinal cord and brain. 
B)  convey messages from the brain and spinal cord to the muscles of the body controlling movement. 
C)  convey messages to glands for the release of hormones. 
D)  connect neurons to other neurons. 
E)  are also known as motor neurons.

Question 5

There are ______ types of neurons in the human nervous system and these are called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  2; axons and dendrites 
B)  2; interneurons and glial cells 
C)  3; afferent,efferent,and associative cells 
D)  3; glial cells,nerves,and myelin cells 
E)  3; nodes of Ranvier,glial cells,and myelin cells 
A)  2; axons and dendrites 
B)  2; interneurons and glial cells 
C)  3; afferent,efferent,and associative cells 
D)  3; glial cells,nerves,and myelin cells 
E)  3; nodes of Ranvier,glial cells,and myelin cells

Question 6

Agonists________,whereas antagonists ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  increase the availability of neurotransmitters; increase the effectiveness of neurotransmitters 
B)  block receptor sites; increase the effectiveness of neurotransmitters. 
C)  increase the availability of neurotransmitters; block receptor sites. 
D)  speed up the transmission of neural impulses; mimic the action of neurotransmitters 
E)  speed up the transmission of neural impulses; increase the effectiveness of neurotransmitters 
A)  increase the availability of neurotransmitters; increase the effectiveness of neurotransmitters 
B)  block receptor sites; increase the effectiveness of neurotransmitters. 
C)  increase the availability of neurotransmitters; block receptor sites. 
D)  speed up the transmission of neural impulses; mimic the action of neurotransmitters 
E)  speed up the transmission of neural impulses; increase the effectiveness of neurotransmitters

Question 7

In the endocrine system,_____ is to the pineal gland as _____ is to the pancreas.

Accepted Answer

A)  ACTH; oxytocin 
B)  melatonin; insulin 
C)  epinephrine; norepinephrine 
D)  melatonin; oxytocin 
E)  insulin; melatonin 
A)  ACTH; oxytocin 
B)  melatonin; insulin 
C)  epinephrine; norepinephrine 
D)  melatonin; oxytocin 
E)  insulin; melatonin

Question 8

Of the following people,which is most likely to be relying primarily on the use of the right hemisphere?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anthony is giving a speech. 
B)  Becca is reading a book. 
C)  Clarita is writing a story. 
D)  Dominic is performing math computations. 
E)  Eduardo is listening to music. 
A)  Anthony is giving a speech. 
B)  Becca is reading a book. 
C)  Clarita is writing a story. 
D)  Dominic is performing math computations. 
E)  Eduardo is listening to music.

Question 9

Depolarization occurs when the neuron becomes

Accepted Answer

A)  less negative due to influx of sodium ions. 
B)  more negative due to influx of sodium ions. 
C)  more negative due to influx of potassium. 
D)  less negative due to outflow of sodium ions. 
E)  more negative due to outflow of sodium ions. 
A)  less negative due to influx of sodium ions. 
B)  more negative due to influx of sodium ions. 
C)  more negative due to influx of potassium. 
D)  less negative due to outflow of sodium ions. 
E)  more negative due to outflow of sodium ions.

Question 10

Regarding the relationship between the nervous system and the endocrine system,which of the following statements is best described as FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The systems are integrated,in that the brain regulates the activity of the endocrine system. 
B)  Both are considered communication systems. 
C)  The nervous system uses neurotransmitters as messengers,whereas the endocrine system uses hormones. 
D)  The endocrine system functions at a slower pace than the nervous system. 
E)  Both convey their messages through a network of nerves. 
A)  The systems are integrated,in that the brain regulates the activity of the endocrine system. 
B)  Both are considered communication systems. 
C)  The nervous system uses neurotransmitters as messengers,whereas the endocrine system uses hormones. 
D)  The endocrine system functions at a slower pace than the nervous system. 
E)  Both convey their messages through a network of nerves.

Question 11

The peripheral nervous system is described as comprising

Accepted Answer

A)  the autonomic nervous system and the central nervous system. 
B)  the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system. 
C)  the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems. 
D)  the parasympathetic and the somatic nervous systems. 
E)  the sympathetic and the somatic nervous systems. 
A)  the autonomic nervous system and the central nervous system. 
B)  the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system. 
C)  the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems. 
D)  the parasympathetic and the somatic nervous systems. 
E)  the sympathetic and the somatic nervous systems.

Question 12

Chemical messengers that transport nerve impulses from one nerve cell to another are called

Accepted Answer

A)  hormones. 
B)  glials. 
C)  synapses. 
D)  neurotransmitters. 
E)  interneurons. 
A)  hormones. 
B)  glials. 
C)  synapses. 
D)  neurotransmitters. 
E)  interneurons.

Question 13

Anxiety disorders such as panic disorder may be due to reduced levels of

Accepted Answer

A)  dopamine. 
B)  glutamate. 
C)  serotonin. 
D)  gamma-amniobutyric acid (GAB
A) . 
E)  fluoxetine. 
A)  dopamine. 
B)  glutamate. 
C)  serotonin. 
D)  gamma-amniobutyric acid (GAB
A) . 
E)  fluoxetine.

Question 14

The peripheral nervous system connects the spinal cord and brain with the

Accepted Answer

A)  sensory organs and muscles. 
B)  sensory organs and glands. 
C)  muscles and glands. 
D)  the sensory organs,glands,and muscles. 
E)  muscles. 
A)  sensory organs and muscles. 
B)  sensory organs and glands. 
C)  muscles and glands. 
D)  the sensory organs,glands,and muscles. 
E)  muscles.

Question 15

Which of the best identifies the function of the soma?

Accepted Answer

A)  sending signals to other neurons 
B)  controlling metabolic processes 
C)  producing myelin 
D)  receiving signals from other neurons 
E)  releasing neurotransmitters to other neurons 
A)  sending signals to other neurons 
B)  controlling metabolic processes 
C)  producing myelin 
D)  receiving signals from other neurons 
E)  releasing neurotransmitters to other neurons

Question 16

Which technique can best be described as taking snapshots of the brain in action?

Accepted Answer

A)  computed tomography 
B)  electroencephalography 
C)  CT scan 
D)  magnetic resonance imagery 
E)  functional magnetic resonance imaging 
A)  computed tomography 
B)  electroencephalography 
C)  CT scan 
D)  magnetic resonance imagery 
E)  functional magnetic resonance imaging

Question 17

Summarize the basic structure of the nervous system.

Accepted Answer

The nervous system is composed of the

Question 18

According to research examining the relationship between genetics and shyness (Reiss et al.,2000),parents who are overprotective of a shy child

Accepted Answer

A)  may accentuate the child's shyness. 
B)  may minimize the child's shyness. 
C)  may see the child outgrow his/her natural shyness over time. 
D)  may also have outgoing children who tend to dominate the shy child. 
E)  may have relatively little influence on the child's genetically determined shyness. 
A)  may accentuate the child's shyness. 
B)  may minimize the child's shyness. 
C)  may see the child outgrow his/her natural shyness over time. 
D)  may also have outgoing children who tend to dominate the shy child. 
E)  may have relatively little influence on the child's genetically determined shyness.

Question 19

Regarding language dominance and handedness,which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Among the majority of right-handed people,the right hemisphere is dominant for language. 
B)  Among the majority of left-handed people,the right hemisphere is dominant for language. 
C)  The right hemisphere is dominant for language among right-handed people,and the left hemisphere is dominant for language among left-handed people. 
D)  About 15% of left-handed people show a pattern of mixed dominance. 
E)  Compared to right-handed people,left-handed people are more likely to be left-hemisphere dominant. 
A)  Among the majority of right-handed people,the right hemisphere is dominant for language. 
B)  Among the majority of left-handed people,the right hemisphere is dominant for language. 
C)  The right hemisphere is dominant for language among right-handed people,and the left hemisphere is dominant for language among left-handed people. 
D)  About 15% of left-handed people show a pattern of mixed dominance. 
E)  Compared to right-handed people,left-handed people are more likely to be left-hemisphere dominant.

Question 20

Charlize is excessively anxious and irritable.Charlize probably has an excess of which type of hormone?

Accepted Answer

A)  thyroid 
B)  melatonin 
C)  ACTH 
D)  insulin 
E)  cortical steroids 
A)  thyroid 
B)  melatonin 
C)  ACTH 
D)  insulin 
E)  cortical steroids

Which of the following does NOT occur during the refractory period?

A lesion is

Which of the following is NOT released by the adrenal glands?

Afferent neurons

There are types of neurons in the human nervous system and these are called .

Agonists,whereas antagonists .

In the endocrine system,_ is to the pineal gland as _ is to the pancreas.

Of the following people,which is most likely to be relying primarily on the use of the right hemisphere?

Depolarization occurs when the neuron becomes

Regarding the relationship between the nervous system and the endocrine system,which of the following statements is best described as FALSE?

The peripheral nervous system is described as comprising

Chemical messengers that transport nerve impulses from one nerve cell to another are called

Anxiety disorders such as panic disorder may be due to reduced levels of

The peripheral nervous system connects the spinal cord and brain with the

Which of the best identifies the function of the soma?

Which technique can best be described as taking snapshots of the brain in action?

Summarize the basic structure of the nervous system.

According to research examining the relationship between genetics and shyness (Reiss et al.,2000),parents who are overprotective of a shy child

Regarding language dominance and handedness,which of the following statements is TRUE?

Charlize is excessively anxious and irritable.Charlize probably has an excess of which type of hormone?

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Which of the following does NOT occur during the refractory period?

A lesion is

Which of the following is NOT released by the adrenal glands?

Afferent neurons

There are ______ types of neurons in the human nervous system and these are called ______.

Agonists________,whereas antagonists ________.

In the endocrine system,_____ is to the pineal gland as _____ is to the pancreas.

Of the following people,which is most likely to be relying primarily on the use of the right hemisphere?

Depolarization occurs when the neuron becomes

Regarding the relationship between the nervous system and the endocrine system,which of the following statements is best described as FALSE?

The peripheral nervous system is described as comprising

Chemical messengers that transport nerve impulses from one nerve cell to another are called

Anxiety disorders such as panic disorder may be due to reduced levels of

The peripheral nervous system connects the spinal cord and brain with the

Which of the best identifies the function of the soma?

Which technique can best be described as taking snapshots of the brain in action?

Summarize the basic structure of the nervous system.

According to research examining the relationship between genetics and shyness (Reiss et al.,2000),parents who are overprotective of a shy child

Regarding language dominance and handedness,which of the following statements is TRUE?

Charlize is excessively anxious and irritable.Charlize probably has an excess of which type of hormone?

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There are types of neurons in the human nervous system and these are called .

Agonists,whereas antagonists .

In the endocrine system,_ is to the pineal gland as _ is to the pancreas.