Question 1

Describe the basic structure of the brain, starting with the locations of the hindbrain, midbrain, and forebrain and then listing their important components.

Accepted Answer

The hindbrain sits directly above the sp

Question 2

The chief inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain is ____, and the chief excitatory neurotransmitter is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  GABA; glutamate 
B)  epinephrine; norepinephrine 
C)  serotonin; dopamine 
D)  acetylcholine; GABA 
A)  GABA; glutamate 
B)  epinephrine; norepinephrine 
C)  serotonin; dopamine 
D)  acetylcholine; GABA

Question 3

If Clark had no ions in his nervous system, ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  his action potentials would be faster 
B)  his action potentials would be slower 
C)  he would not be able to generate any action potentials 
D)  he would be able to move, but he would not be able to think 
A)  his action potentials would be faster 
B)  his action potentials would be slower 
C)  he would not be able to generate any action potentials 
D)  he would be able to move, but he would not be able to think

Question 4

The nucleus of a neuron is contained in the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  cell body 
B)  axons 
C)  dendrites 
D)  myelin sheath 
A)  cell body 
B)  axons 
C)  dendrites 
D)  myelin sheath

Question 5

The branch-like structures on the heads of neurons that receive signals from other neurons are called ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  dendrites 
B)  myelin sheaths 
C)  axon hillocks 
D)  synapses 
A)  dendrites 
B)  myelin sheaths 
C)  axon hillocks 
D)  synapses

Question 6

Research about the corpus callosum suggests that ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the corpus callosum of females is far less active than that of males, resulting in greater lateralization 
B)  differences observed between males and females may be related more to brain size than to sex 
C)  certain regions of the corpus callosum tend to be larger in males, resulting in systematic differences in information processing 
D)  male-female differences in the corpus callosum vary by culture, suggesting a role for development 
A)  the corpus callosum of females is far less active than that of males, resulting in greater lateralization 
B)  differences observed between males and females may be related more to brain size than to sex 
C)  certain regions of the corpus callosum tend to be larger in males, resulting in systematic differences in information processing 
D)  male-female differences in the corpus callosum vary by culture, suggesting a role for development

Question 7

When the inside of the axon has a greater negative charge than the outside, it is safe to conclude that ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  an action potential is not being generated in that part of the axon 
B)  the axon is depolarized 
C)  there is an especially large concentration of Na+ ions inside the axon 
D)  an action potential is being generated in that part of the axon 
A)  an action potential is not being generated in that part of the axon 
B)  the axon is depolarized 
C)  there is an especially large concentration of Na+ ions inside the axon 
D)  an action potential is being generated in that part of the axon

Question 8

Which of the following includes the sympathetic nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A)  The parasympathetic nervous system 
B)  The somatic nervous system 
C)  The autonomic nervous system 
D)  None of these 
A)  The parasympathetic nervous system 
B)  The somatic nervous system 
C)  The autonomic nervous system 
D)  None of these

Question 9

EEGs are useful for measuring ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  electrical activity in large areas of the brain 
B)  the structure and size of brain organs 
C)  neurotransmitter activity between neurons in the nervous system 
D)  blood flow in the central nervous system 
A)  electrical activity in large areas of the brain 
B)  the structure and size of brain organs 
C)  neurotransmitter activity between neurons in the nervous system 
D)  blood flow in the central nervous system

Question 10

Francisco has a disease that is destroying the myelin on his neurons. What effect will this disease most likely have on Francisco?

Accepted Answer

A)  His brain and spinal cord will completely cease to function. 
B)  He will be paralyzed on one side of his body but not the other. 
C)  His neural signals will slow down. 
D)  His neural signals will speed up. 
A)  His brain and spinal cord will completely cease to function. 
B)  He will be paralyzed on one side of his body but not the other. 
C)  His neural signals will slow down. 
D)  His neural signals will speed up.

Question 11

Although both hemispheres of the cortex work together, the left hemisphere seems to be more active during ____ processing, while the right hemisphere seems to be more active during ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional; intellectual 
B)  linguistic; spatial 
C)  intellectual; emotional 
D)  spatial; linguistic 
A)  emotional; intellectual 
B)  linguistic; spatial 
C)  intellectual; emotional 
D)  spatial; linguistic

Question 12

Dr. Adelman is biological psychologist who is most interested in studying the part of the neuron that receives input from other neurons. He is most likely to focus on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Myelin 
B)  Axon bulbs 
C)  Dendrites 
D)  Glia 
A)  Myelin 
B)  Axon bulbs 
C)  Dendrites 
D)  Glia

Question 13

Identify three different types of neurotransmitters and describe their typical effects in the brain.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

The most convoluted and folded cortex would belong to which animal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Human 
B)  Dog 
C)  Cat 
D)  Rat 
A)  Human 
B)  Dog 
C)  Cat 
D)  Rat

Question 15

The potential difference at which a neuron will fire an action potential is called the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  excitatory potential 
B)  least noticeable difference 
C)  potentiation trigger 
D)  threshold of excitation 
A)  excitatory potential 
B)  least noticeable difference 
C)  potentiation trigger 
D)  threshold of excitation

Question 16

The junction between the adjoining neurons where the axon bulb of one neuron comes in proximity with specialized receptor sites on another neuron is called the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  synapse 
B)  myelin sheath 
C)  dendrite space 
D)  cellular gap 
A)  synapse 
B)  myelin sheath 
C)  dendrite space 
D)  cellular gap

Question 17

Melanie is given an injection of a drug that increases inhibition in her brain. The net effect of this drug will most likely be ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  neuronal death 
B)  more action potentials in her brain 
C)  fewer action potentials in her brain 
D)  more rapid firing of action potentials 
A)  neuronal death 
B)  more action potentials in her brain 
C)  fewer action potentials in her brain 
D)  more rapid firing of action potentials

Question 18

Which statement is TRUE regarding the processes of excitation and inhibition?

Accepted Answer

A)  In order for the body to work normally, neurotransmitters should usually be excitatory. 
B)  In order for the body to work normally, neurotransmitters should usually be inhibitory. 
C)  Both inhibitory and excitatory processes are necessary for normal neurological activity. 
D)  Neither excitatory nor inhibitory processes are good for normal neurological activity. 
A)  In order for the body to work normally, neurotransmitters should usually be excitatory. 
B)  In order for the body to work normally, neurotransmitters should usually be inhibitory. 
C)  Both inhibitory and excitatory processes are necessary for normal neurological activity. 
D)  Neither excitatory nor inhibitory processes are good for normal neurological activity.

Question 19

The use of brain pacemakers to treat depression is associated with which technology for studying the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  CAT scans 
B)  PET scans 
C)  fMRI 
D)  brain stimulation 
A)  CAT scans 
B)  PET scans 
C)  fMRI 
D)  brain stimulation

Question 20

As one of Wilbur's neurons fires an action potential, the charge inside the neuron becomes ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  negative 
B)  positive 
C)  stable 
D)  unpredictable 
A)  negative 
B)  positive 
C)  stable 
D)  unpredictable

Describe the basic structure of the brain, starting with the locations of the hindbrain, midbrain, and forebrain and then listing their important components.

The chief inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain is , and the chief excitatory neurotransmitter is .

If Clark had no ions in his nervous system, ____.

The nucleus of a neuron is contained in the ____.

The branch-like structures on the heads of neurons that receive signals from other neurons are called ____.

Research about the corpus callosum suggests that ____.

When the inside of the axon has a greater negative charge than the outside, it is safe to conclude that ____.

Which of the following includes the sympathetic nervous system?

EEGs are useful for measuring ____.

Francisco has a disease that is destroying the myelin on his neurons. What effect will this disease most likely have on Francisco?

Although both hemispheres of the cortex work together, the left hemisphere seems to be more active during processing, while the right hemisphere seems to be more active during .

Dr. Adelman is biological psychologist who is most interested in studying the part of the neuron that receives input from other neurons. He is most likely to focus on which of the following?

Identify three different types of neurotransmitters and describe their typical effects in the brain.

The most convoluted and folded cortex would belong to which animal?

The potential difference at which a neuron will fire an action potential is called the ____.

The junction between the adjoining neurons where the axon bulb of one neuron comes in proximity with specialized receptor sites on another neuron is called the ____.

Melanie is given an injection of a drug that increases inhibition in her brain. The net effect of this drug will most likely be ____.

Which statement is TRUE regarding the processes of excitation and inhibition?

The use of brain pacemakers to treat depression is associated with which technology for studying the brain?

As one of Wilbur's neurons fires an action potential, the charge inside the neuron becomes ____.

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Describe the basic structure of the brain, starting with the locations of the hindbrain, midbrain, and forebrain and then listing their important components.

The chief inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain is ____, and the chief excitatory neurotransmitter is ____.

If Clark had no ions in his nervous system, ____.

The nucleus of a neuron is contained in the ____.

The branch-like structures on the heads of neurons that receive signals from other neurons are called ____.

Research about the corpus callosum suggests that ____.

When the inside of the axon has a greater negative charge than the outside, it is safe to conclude that ____.

Which of the following includes the sympathetic nervous system?

EEGs are useful for measuring ____.

Francisco has a disease that is destroying the myelin on his neurons. What effect will this disease most likely have on Francisco?

Although both hemispheres of the cortex work together, the left hemisphere seems to be more active during ____ processing, while the right hemisphere seems to be more active during ____.

Dr. Adelman is biological psychologist who is most interested in studying the part of the neuron that receives input from other neurons. He is most likely to focus on which of the following?

Identify three different types of neurotransmitters and describe their typical effects in the brain.

The most convoluted and folded cortex would belong to which animal?

The potential difference at which a neuron will fire an action potential is called the ____.

The junction between the adjoining neurons where the axon bulb of one neuron comes in proximity with specialized receptor sites on another neuron is called the ____.

Melanie is given an injection of a drug that increases inhibition in her brain. The net effect of this drug will most likely be ____.

Which statement is TRUE regarding the processes of excitation and inhibition?

The use of brain pacemakers to treat depression is associated with which technology for studying the brain?

As one of Wilbur's neurons fires an action potential, the charge inside the neuron becomes ____.

The Science of Psychology

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Motivation and Emotion

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

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Mental Health Therapies

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The chief inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain is , and the chief excitatory neurotransmitter is .

Although both hemispheres of the cortex work together, the left hemisphere seems to be more active during processing, while the right hemisphere seems to be more active during .