Question 1

Endorphins are similar in chemical structure to which drug?

Accepted Answer

A)  cocaine 
B)  amphetamines 
C)  caffeine 
D)  alcohol 
E)  heroin 
A)  cocaine 
B)  amphetamines 
C)  caffeine 
D)  alcohol 
E)  heroin

Question 2

Glial cells function most like which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  staples 
B)  tape 
C)  paper clips 
D)  fasteners 
E)  glue 
A)  staples 
B)  tape 
C)  paper clips 
D)  fasteners 
E)  glue

Question 3

Regarding terminal buttons,which of the following is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The terminal buttons release neurotransmitters. 
B)  Terminal buttons store and release chemicals that carry neural messages to other nearby neurons. 
C)  Terminal buttons are the most common type of neuron in the nervous system. 
D)  Terminal buttons look like knobby swellings. 
E)  The terminal buttons are found at the end of axons. 
A)  The terminal buttons release neurotransmitters. 
B)  Terminal buttons store and release chemicals that carry neural messages to other nearby neurons. 
C)  Terminal buttons are the most common type of neuron in the nervous system. 
D)  Terminal buttons look like knobby swellings. 
E)  The terminal buttons are found at the end of axons.

Question 4

Broca's area is located in the _______ lobe,while Wernicke's area is located in the ______ lobe.

Accepted Answer

A)  left frontal; left temporal 
B)  left frontal; right frontal 
C)  right frontal; left temporal 
D)  right frontal; right temporal 
E)  right temporal; left temporal 
A)  left frontal; left temporal 
B)  left frontal; right frontal 
C)  right frontal; left temporal 
D)  right frontal; right temporal 
E)  right temporal; left temporal

Question 5

The cerebral cortex accounts for approximately what percentage of the brain's total mass?

Accepted Answer

A)  25% 
B)  40% 
C)  50% 
D)  80% 
E)  90% 
A)  25% 
B)  40% 
C)  50% 
D)  80% 
E)  90%

Question 6

Among five sets of identical twins,how many pairs are predicted to share the same hand preference?

Accepted Answer

A)  one pair 
B)  two pair 
C)  three pair 
D)  four pair 
E)  All of the pairs will share the same hand preference. 
A)  one pair 
B)  two pair 
C)  three pair 
D)  four pair 
E)  All of the pairs will share the same hand preference.

Question 7

The body's master control unit describes

Accepted Answer

A)  the autonomic nervous system. 
B)  the somatic nervous system. 
C)  the central nervous system. 
D)  the sympathetic nervous system. 
E)  the central processing system. 
A)  the autonomic nervous system. 
B)  the somatic nervous system. 
C)  the central nervous system. 
D)  the sympathetic nervous system. 
E)  the central processing system.

Question 8

______ are also called neural impulses.

Accepted Answer

A)  Enzymes 
B)  Refractory periods 
C)  Action potentials 
D)  Resting Potentials 
E)  Neuromodulators 
A)  Enzymes 
B)  Refractory periods 
C)  Action potentials 
D)  Resting Potentials 
E)  Neuromodulators

Question 9

Regarding the human genome,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scientists have decoded the human genome. 
B)  The focus today in gene research is understanding how genes work and identifying specific genes involved in various disorders. 
C)  Most psychologists today agree that both heredity and environment interact to shape human behavior and mental processes. 
D)  Each cell in the human body contains the full complement of human genes. 
E)  Genes are composed of deoxyribonucleic acid,and they are linked together on long strands called chromosomes. 
A)  Scientists have decoded the human genome. 
B)  The focus today in gene research is understanding how genes work and identifying specific genes involved in various disorders. 
C)  Most psychologists today agree that both heredity and environment interact to shape human behavior and mental processes. 
D)  Each cell in the human body contains the full complement of human genes. 
E)  Genes are composed of deoxyribonucleic acid,and they are linked together on long strands called chromosomes.

Question 10

Which portion of the central nervous system serves as the link between the brain and the peripheral nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A)  The forebrain 
B)  The lower brain 
C)  The midbrain 
D)  The hindbrain 
E)  The spinal cord 
A)  The forebrain 
B)  The lower brain 
C)  The midbrain 
D)  The hindbrain 
E)  The spinal cord

Question 11

Glial cells do all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  form the myelin sheath 
B)  assist neurons in communicating with each other 
C)  remove waste products from neurons 
D)  nourish neurons 
E)  produce neurotransmitters 
A)  form the myelin sheath 
B)  assist neurons in communicating with each other 
C)  remove waste products from neurons 
D)  nourish neurons 
E)  produce neurotransmitters

Question 12

Recent research suggests that hand preference begins to develop

Accepted Answer

A)  before birth. 
B)  during the first six months of life. 
C)  between ages 1 and 2. 
D)  between ages 3 and 4. 
E)  around ages 5 or 6. 
A)  before birth. 
B)  during the first six months of life. 
C)  between ages 1 and 2. 
D)  between ages 3 and 4. 
E)  around ages 5 or 6.

Question 13

On a camping trip,Eleni accidentally steps on a hot coal from the campfire.Upon touching the coal,her foot reflexively withdraws from the coal.What is the sequence of response in Eleni's neurons?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sensory neuron - interneuron - motor neuron 
B)  Sensory neuron - motor neuron - interneuron 
C)  Motor neuron - interneuron - sensory neuron 
D)  Motor neuron - sensory neuron - interneuron 
E)  Interneuron - sensory neuron - motor neuron 
A)  Sensory neuron - interneuron - motor neuron 
B)  Sensory neuron - motor neuron - interneuron 
C)  Motor neuron - interneuron - sensory neuron 
D)  Motor neuron - sensory neuron - interneuron 
E)  Interneuron - sensory neuron - motor neuron

Endorphins are similar in chemical structure to which drug?

Glial cells function most like which of the following?

Regarding terminal buttons,which of the following is FALSE?

Broca's area is located in the _ lobe,while Wernicke's area is located in the lobe.

The cerebral cortex accounts for approximately what percentage of the brain's total mass?

Among five sets of identical twins,how many pairs are predicted to share the same hand preference?

The body's master control unit describes

______ are also called neural impulses.

Regarding the human genome,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which portion of the central nervous system serves as the link between the brain and the peripheral nervous system?

Glial cells do all but which of the following?

Recent research suggests that hand preference begins to develop

On a camping trip,Eleni accidentally steps on a hot coal from the campfire.Upon touching the coal,her foot reflexively withdraws from the coal.What is the sequence of response in Eleni's neurons?

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Endorphins are similar in chemical structure to which drug?

Glial cells function most like which of the following?

Regarding terminal buttons,which of the following is FALSE?

Broca's area is located in the _______ lobe,while Wernicke's area is located in the ______ lobe.

The cerebral cortex accounts for approximately what percentage of the brain's total mass?

Among five sets of identical twins,how many pairs are predicted to share the same hand preference?

The body's master control unit describes

______ are also called neural impulses.

Regarding the human genome,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which portion of the central nervous system serves as the link between the brain and the peripheral nervous system?

Glial cells do all but which of the following?

Recent research suggests that hand preference begins to develop

On a camping trip,Eleni accidentally steps on a hot coal from the campfire.Upon touching the coal,her foot reflexively withdraws from the coal.What is the sequence of response in Eleni's neurons?

The Science of Psychology

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thinking, language, and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Human Development

Psychology and Health

Personality

Psychological Disorders

Methods of Therapy

Social Psychology

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Broca's area is located in the _ lobe,while Wernicke's area is located in the lobe.