Question 1

One of the challenges associated with the successful use of chemotherapy for treating brain tumors is the fact that

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A)  no known chemotherapy agents are effective against the types of tumors that arise in the brain. 
B)  no chemicals are ever able to pass from the blood supply to the brain. 
C)  many circulating chemicals are not able to enter the brain. 
D)  chemicals introduced to the brain do not pass through neural membranes. 
A)  no known chemotherapy agents are effective against the types of tumors that arise in the brain. 
B)  no chemicals are ever able to pass from the blood supply to the brain. 
C)  many circulating chemicals are not able to enter the brain. 
D)  chemicals introduced to the brain do not pass through neural membranes. C

Question 2

Electron microscopes are capable of magnifications up to _________ times.

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A)  1,000 
B)  100,000 
C)  1 million 
D)  10 million 
A)  1,000 
B)  100,000 
C)  1 million 
D)  10 million C

Question 3

The study of microscopic structures and tissues is known as

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A)  histology. 
B)  phrenology. 
C)  staining. 
D)  imaging. 
A)  histology. 
B)  phrenology. 
C)  staining. 
D)  imaging. A

Question 4

What mistaken notion about the nervous system persisted from ancient times up through the work of some Renaissance thinkers?

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A)  The ventricles play a major role in the transmission of messages in the brain. 
B)  The heart is the organ of intellect. 
C)  Damage to the brain is easily repaired. 
D)  The muscular tremors that characterize epilepsy do not originate in the brain. 
A)  The ventricles play a major role in the transmission of messages in the brain. 
B)  The heart is the organ of intellect. 
C)  Damage to the brain is easily repaired. 
D)  The muscular tremors that characterize epilepsy do not originate in the brain.

Question 5

University review boards

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A)  supervise the use of humans, but not animals, in research. 
B)  are composed of research faculty with expertise in the areas under study. 
C)  supervise the use of animals, but not humans, in research. 
D)  include a faculty member from a nonscience discipline. 
A)  supervise the use of humans, but not animals, in research. 
B)  are composed of research faculty with expertise in the areas under study. 
C)  supervise the use of animals, but not humans, in research. 
D)  include a faculty member from a nonscience discipline.

Question 6

-(see Figure 1.14)
In this illustration, a lesion is being produced in the rat's ____________________.

Accepted Answer

ventromedi

Question 7

The use of experimentally induced lesions in animals was introduced by

Accepted Answer

A)  Paul Broca. 
B)  Pierre Flourens. 
C)  Camillo Golgi. 
D)  Galvani. 
A)  Paul Broca. 
B)  Pierre Flourens. 
C)  Camillo Golgi. 
D)  Galvani.

Question 8

"Fixing" tissue to be viewed refers to

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A)  slicing tissue into thin slices. 
B)  preserving the tissue by freezing or by the use of formalin. 
C)  mounting tissue on slides. 
D)  deciding which tissue to observe. 
A)  slicing tissue into thin slices. 
B)  preserving the tissue by freezing or by the use of formalin. 
C)  mounting tissue on slides. 
D)  deciding which tissue to observe.

Question 9

The Neuron Doctrine was proposed by

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A)  Descartes. 
B)  Bell and Magendie. 
C)  Camillo Golgi. 
D)  Santiago Ramón y Cajal. 
A)  Descartes. 
B)  Bell and Magendie. 
C)  Camillo Golgi. 
D)  Santiago Ramón y Cajal.

Question 10

In MRI technology, powerful magnets are used to align

Accepted Answer

A)  oxygen atoms. 
B)  hydrogen atoms. 
C)  glucose molecules. 
D)  water molecules. 
A)  oxygen atoms. 
B)  hydrogen atoms. 
C)  glucose molecules. 
D)  water molecules.

Question 11

Federal ethical guidelines apply to

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A)  all research conducted in the United States. 
B)  projects and institutions receiving federal support only. 
C)  research using humans, but not animals. 
D)  research conducted by faculty, but not by students. 
A)  all research conducted in the United States. 
B)  projects and institutions receiving federal support only. 
C)  research using humans, but not animals. 
D)  research conducted by faculty, but not by students.

Question 12

MEG recordings may be taken

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A)  at the same rate as PET and fMRI scans. 
B)  faster than PET, but more slowly than fMRI scans. 
C)  faster than fMRI, but more slowly than PET scans. 
D)  faster than both PET and fMRI scans. 
A)  at the same rate as PET and fMRI scans. 
B)  faster than PET, but more slowly than fMRI scans. 
C)  faster than fMRI, but more slowly than PET scans. 
D)  faster than both PET and fMRI scans.

Question 13

Which of the following made the Neuron Doctrine possible?

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A)  the light microscope and the use of stains in histology 
B)  the ability to apply electricity through wires 
C)  fewer restrictions on animal research 
D)  fewer restrictions on human dissection 
A)  the light microscope and the use of stains in histology 
B)  the ability to apply electricity through wires 
C)  fewer restrictions on animal research 
D)  fewer restrictions on human dissection

Question 14

Examination of a body after death is known as

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A)  autopsy. 
B)  phrenology. 
C)  microdialysis. 
D)  optogenetics. 
A)  autopsy. 
B)  phrenology. 
C)  microdialysis. 
D)  optogenetics.

Question 15

The analysis of evoked potentials is based on

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A)  CT. 
B)  PET. 
C)  fMRI. 
D)  Electroencephalography (EEG). 
A)  CT. 
B)  PET. 
C)  fMRI. 
D)  Electroencephalography (EEG).

Question 16

In MRI technology, the area of the body to be imaged is exposed to

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A)  x-rays. 
B)  radioactivity. 
C)  radio frequency (RF) pulses. 
D)  a gamma camera. 
A)  x-rays. 
B)  radioactivity. 
C)  radio frequency (RF) pulses. 
D)  a gamma camera.

Question 17

The history of biological psychology is in many ways the history of technical advances. Which three technological advances do you think were the most significant and why?

Accepted Answer

Students may choose any number of advanc

Question 18

Naturally occurring lesions identified after an autopsy were interpreted by

Accepted Answer

A)  Paul Broca. 
B)  Simon LeVay. 
C)  Hounsfield and Cormack. 
D)  Fritsch and Hitzig. 
A)  Paul Broca. 
B)  Simon LeVay. 
C)  Hounsfield and Cormack. 
D)  Fritsch and Hitzig.

Question 19

Superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) sensors are used in

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A)  PET scans. 
B)  fMRI. 
C)  MEG. 
D)  electroencephalography. 
A)  PET scans. 
B)  fMRI. 
C)  MEG. 
D)  electroencephalography.

Question 20

Biological psychology is best defined as the

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A)  study of the mind. 
B)  science of brain and behavior. 
C)  study of behavior and mental processes. 
D)  branch of psychology that studies the biological foundations of behavior, emotions, and mental processes. 
A)  study of the mind. 
B)  science of brain and behavior. 
C)  study of behavior and mental processes. 
D)  branch of psychology that studies the biological foundations of behavior, emotions, and mental processes.

One of the challenges associated with the successful use of chemotherapy for treating brain tumors is the fact that

Electron microscopes are capable of magnifications up to _________ times.

The study of microscopic structures and tissues is known as

What mistaken notion about the nervous system persisted from ancient times up through the work of some Renaissance thinkers?

University review boards

-(see Figure 1.14) In this illustration, a lesion is being produced in the rat's ____________________.

The use of experimentally induced lesions in animals was introduced by

"Fixing" tissue to be viewed refers to

The Neuron Doctrine was proposed by

In MRI technology, powerful magnets are used to align

Federal ethical guidelines apply to

MEG recordings may be taken

Which of the following made the Neuron Doctrine possible?

Examination of a body after death is known as

The analysis of evoked potentials is based on

In MRI technology, the area of the body to be imaged is exposed to

The history of biological psychology is in many ways the history of technical advances. Which three technological advances do you think were the most significant and why?

Naturally occurring lesions identified after an autopsy were interpreted by

Superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) sensors are used in

Biological psychology is best defined as the

Functional Neuroanatomy and the Evolution of the Nervous System

Neurophysiology: The Structure and Functions of the Cells of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Genetics and the Development of the Human Brain

Vision

Nonvisual Sensation and Perception

Movement

Homeostasis, Motivation, and Reward

Sexual Behavior

Sleep and Waking

Learning and Memory

Cognition

Emotion, Aggression, and Stress

Neuropsychology

Psychopathology

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Exam 1: What Is Behavioral Neuroscience?

One of the challenges associated with the successful use of chemotherapy for treating brain tumors is the fact that

Electron microscopes are capable of magnifications up to _________ times.

The study of microscopic structures and tissues is known as

What mistaken notion about the nervous system persisted from ancient times up through the work of some Renaissance thinkers?

University review boards

-(see Figure 1.14) In this illustration, a lesion is being produced in the rat's ____________________.

The use of experimentally induced lesions in animals was introduced by

"Fixing" tissue to be viewed refers to

The Neuron Doctrine was proposed by

In MRI technology, powerful magnets are used to align

Federal ethical guidelines apply to

MEG recordings may be taken

Which of the following made the Neuron Doctrine possible?

Examination of a body after death is known as

The analysis of evoked potentials is based on

In MRI technology, the area of the body to be imaged is exposed to

The history of biological psychology is in many ways the history of technical advances. Which three technological advances do you think were the most significant and why?

Naturally occurring lesions identified after an autopsy were interpreted by

Superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) sensors are used in

Biological psychology is best defined as the

Functional Neuroanatomy and the Evolution of the Nervous System

Neurophysiology: The Structure and Functions of the Cells of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Genetics and the Development of the Human Brain

Vision

Nonvisual Sensation and Perception

Movement

Homeostasis, Motivation, and Reward

Sexual Behavior

Sleep and Waking

Learning and Memory

Cognition

Emotion, Aggression, and Stress

Neuropsychology

Psychopathology

Filters