Exam 3: The Biological Bases of Behavior

Leonard's mother became dehydrated during a recent illness,and the levels of sodium in her body were significantly reduced.If enough sodium was lost you might expect that

The central nervous system consists of

People who have hormonal imbalances have problems with their

If brain damage is suspected,a patient may be tested with which of the following methods?

The neurotransmitter released by motor neurons that results in movement of the voluntary muscles is(are)

The elimination of old less active synapses is known as

Cells found in the nervous system that insulate,nourish and direct the growth of neurons as well as remove dead neurons and waste products are known as

The ____________________ serves as a relay station for sensory information.

An electric potential that increases the likelihood that the postsynaptic neuron will fire is called an

The limbic system is a network of structures that play a role in learning,memory,and the regulation of emotion.

Synaptic vesicles are structures that

The results of the Featured Study in the text suggest that men's and women's brains tend to respond somewhat differently to ___________ stimuli.

Imagine that you have stumbled across a secret laboratory where an evil scientist is conducting unauthorized brain research.By altering brain structures he has created superheroes that have specialized powers or abilities.One of these superheroes seldom feels hungry or thirsty and can go for days without feeling the need to eat or drink.In this case,the brain structure that the scientist MOST likely altered would be

____ function in the endocrine system much like ____ in the nervous system.

Imagine taking a bite of a pizza.Briefly discuss the role that each part of the brain takes in this simple act.

In recent decades,disturbances in glutamate circuits have been implicated as a contributing factor in

Gilbert suffered a stroke,and even though he has recovered many functions,he finds he is still relatively insensitive to pain signals from his leg.In this case,it is likely that Gilbert's stroke affected his

The correct order that information passes through in a neuron is

The somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system comprise the

An inhibitory postsynaptic potential ____________________ the likelihood that the postsynaptic neuron will fire action potentials.