Question 1

There seem to be two different mechanisms of neural migration: glial-mediated migration and

Accepted Answer

A)  amoeboid migration. 
B)  somal translocation. 
C)  pioneer migration. 
D)  growth cone translocation. 
E)  neural cresting. 
A)  amoeboid migration. 
B)  somal translocation. 
C)  pioneer migration. 
D)  growth cone translocation. 
E)  neural cresting.

Question 2

Tinnitus

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A)  is ringing in the ears. 
B)  leads to degeneration restricted to the contralateral auditory cortex. 
C)  leads to a reorganization of primary auditory cortex. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  both A and C 
A)  is ringing in the ears. 
B)  leads to degeneration restricted to the contralateral auditory cortex. 
C)  leads to a reorganization of primary auditory cortex. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  both A and C

Question 3

The human brain grows after birth because of

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A)  synaptogenesis. 
B)  myelination. 
C)  increased dendritic branching. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  synaptogenesis. 
B)  myelination. 
C)  increased dendritic branching. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 4

The prefrontal cortex seems to play a role in

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A)  working memory. 
B)  planning and carrying out sequences of action. 
C)  inhibiting responses that are inappropriate in the current situation. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  both A and B 
A)  working memory. 
B)  planning and carrying out sequences of action. 
C)  inhibiting responses that are inappropriate in the current situation. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  both A and B

Question 5

Sperry's initial version of the chemoaffinity hypothesis of axon growth has difficulty accounting for

Accepted Answer

A)  the results of Sperry's own eye-rotation regeneration experiments. 
B)  the ability of axons to grow to their correct targets. 
C)  the ability of axons to follow exactly the same circuitous route to their target in every member of a species. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  both A and B 
A)  the results of Sperry's own eye-rotation regeneration experiments. 
B)  the ability of axons to grow to their correct targets. 
C)  the ability of axons to follow exactly the same circuitous route to their target in every member of a species. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  both A and B

Question 6

In mammals, adult neurogenesis occurs in the __________ and hippocampi.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In mammals, adult neurogenesis occurs in the...

Question 7

The cortex develops in six waves of radial migration.These waves occur in an __________ pattern.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The cortex develops in six waves of...

Question 8

Most cell division in the developing neural tube occurs in the

Accepted Answer

A)  hindbrain zone. 
B)  ventricular zone. 
C)  ventricles. 
D)  posterior zone. 
E)  subventricular zone. 
A)  hindbrain zone. 
B)  ventricular zone. 
C)  ventricles. 
D)  posterior zone. 
E)  subventricular zone.

Question 9

Neuron death

Accepted Answer

A)  starts to occur in humans around the age of 50. 
B)  is a stage of normal early neural development. 
C)  is rare in healthy humans until after puberty. 
D)  is a common, but unfortunate, consequence of accidental exposure to neural gradients. 
E)  is always followed by regeneration. 
A)  starts to occur in humans around the age of 50. 
B)  is a stage of normal early neural development. 
C)  is rare in healthy humans until after puberty. 
D)  is a common, but unfortunate, consequence of accidental exposure to neural gradients. 
E)  is always followed by regeneration.

Question 10

Less is known about synapse formation than axon growth because synapse formation requires

Accepted Answer

A)  fasciculation. 
B)  coordinated activity in at least two cells. 
C)  growth cones. 
D)  guidance molecules. 
E)  regeneration. 
A)  fasciculation. 
B)  coordinated activity in at least two cells. 
C)  growth cones. 
D)  guidance molecules. 
E)  regeneration.

Question 11

Aggregation of neurons is thought to be mediated by __________ molecules.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Aggregation of neurons is thought to be...

Question 12

-By 40 days after conception, swellings are clearly visible at the anterior end of the neural tube.There are

Accepted Answer

A)  2. 
B)  3. 
C)  4. 
D)  32. 
E)  64. 
A)  2. 
B)  3. 
C)  4. 
D)  32. 
E)  64.

Question 13

Describe Williams syndrome and its genetic and neural correlates.

Accepted Answer

50% for describing Williams sy

Question 14

Early monocular deprivation

Accepted Answer

A)  eliminates ocular dominance columns. 
B)  decreases the width of ocular dominance columns from the deprived eye. 
C)  increases the width of ocular dominance columns from the nondeprived eye. 
D)  causes ocular dominance columns to develop sooner. 
E)  both B and C 
A)  eliminates ocular dominance columns. 
B)  decreases the width of ocular dominance columns from the deprived eye. 
C)  increases the width of ocular dominance columns from the nondeprived eye. 
D)  causes ocular dominance columns to develop sooner. 
E)  both B and C

Question 15

The course of human cognitive development is thought to reflect development in the

Accepted Answer

A)  prefrontal cortex. 
B)  hippocampus. 
C)  secondary neocortex. 
D)  posterior parietal cortex. 
E)  hypothalamus. 
A)  prefrontal cortex. 
B)  hippocampus. 
C)  secondary neocortex. 
D)  posterior parietal cortex. 
E)  hypothalamus.

Question 16

Many children with autism display

Accepted Answer

A)  epilepsy. 
B)  mental retardation. 
C)  empathetic talkativeness. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  both A and B 
A)  epilepsy. 
B)  mental retardation. 
C)  empathetic talkativeness. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  both A and B

Question 17

With a few exceptions, all of the neurons that will compose the adult human brain have developed and are in their appropriate location by the

Accepted Answer

A)  sixth day of prenatal development. 
B)  sixth week of prenatal development. 
C)  third month of prenatal development. 
D)  seventh month of prenatal development. 
E)  early teens. 
A)  sixth day of prenatal development. 
B)  sixth week of prenatal development. 
C)  third month of prenatal development. 
D)  seventh month of prenatal development. 
E)  early teens.

Question 18

The general effect of synapse rearrangement is to

Accepted Answer

A)  increase the number of different target cells innervated by each neuron. 
B)  increase the number of synaptic contacts received by each neuron. 
C)  focus the output of each neuron on fewer postsynaptic cells. 
D)  increase the ratio of axosomatic synapses to axodendritic synapses. 
E)  increase the number of synapses. 
A)  increase the number of different target cells innervated by each neuron. 
B)  increase the number of synaptic contacts received by each neuron. 
C)  focus the output of each neuron on fewer postsynaptic cells. 
D)  increase the ratio of axosomatic synapses to axodendritic synapses. 
E)  increase the number of synapses.

Question 19

Describe Sperry's eye-rotation experiments and the important theoretical point that they made.

Accepted Answer

70% for describing t

Question 20

A zygote divides to form

Accepted Answer

A)  a sperm cell and an ovum. 
B)  two ova. 
C)  two zygotes. 
D)  two daughter cells. 
E)  two sperm cells. 
A)  a sperm cell and an ovum. 
B)  two ova. 
C)  two zygotes. 
D)  two daughter cells. 
E)  two sperm cells.

There seem to be two different mechanisms of neural migration: glial-mediated migration and

Tinnitus

The human brain grows after birth because of

The prefrontal cortex seems to play a role in

Sperry's initial version of the chemoaffinity hypothesis of axon growth has difficulty accounting for

In mammals, adult neurogenesis occurs in the __________ and hippocampi.

The cortex develops in six waves of radial migration.These waves occur in an __________ pattern.

Most cell division in the developing neural tube occurs in the

Neuron death

Less is known about synapse formation than axon growth because synapse formation requires

Aggregation of neurons is thought to be mediated by __________ molecules.

-By 40 days after conception, swellings are clearly visible at the anterior end of the neural tube.There are

Describe Williams syndrome and its genetic and neural correlates.

Early monocular deprivation

The course of human cognitive development is thought to reflect development in the

Many children with autism display

With a few exceptions, all of the neurons that will compose the adult human brain have developed and are in their appropriate location by the

The general effect of synapse rearrangement is to

Describe Sperry's eye-rotation experiments and the important theoretical point that they made.

A zygote divides to form

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Exam 9: Development of the Nervous System

There seem to be two different mechanisms of neural migration: glial-mediated migration and

Tinnitus

The human brain grows after birth because of

The prefrontal cortex seems to play a role in

Sperry's initial version of the chemoaffinity hypothesis of axon growth has difficulty accounting for

In mammals, adult neurogenesis occurs in the __________ and hippocampi.

The cortex develops in six waves of radial migration.These waves occur in an __________ pattern.

Most cell division in the developing neural tube occurs in the

Neuron death

Less is known about synapse formation than axon growth because synapse formation requires

Aggregation of neurons is thought to be mediated by __________ molecules.

-By 40 days after conception, swellings are clearly visible at the anterior end of the neural tube.There are

Describe Williams syndrome and its genetic and neural correlates.

Early monocular deprivation

The course of human cognitive development is thought to reflect development in the

Many children with autism display

With a few exceptions, all of the neurons that will compose the adult human brain have developed and are in their appropriate location by the

The general effect of synapse rearrangement is to

Describe Sperry's eye-rotation experiments and the important theoretical point that they made.

A zygote divides to form

Biopsychology As a Neuroscience

Evolution, Genetics, and Experience

The Anatomy of the Nervous System

Neural Conduction and Synaptic Transmission

The Research Methods of Biopsychology

The Visual System

Mechanisms of Perception

The Sensorimotor System

Brain Damage and Neuroplasticity

Learning, Memory, and Amnesia

Hunger, Eating, and Health

Hormones and Sex

Sleep, Dreaming, and Circadian Rhythms

Drug Addiction and the Brains Reward Circuits

Lateralization, Language, and the Split Brain

Biopsychology of Emotion, Stress, and Health

Biopsychology of Psychiatric Disorders

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