A) blocks the action of neurotransmitters. B) prevents reuptake of neurotransmitters. C) mimics the action of a neurotransmitter. D) extends the absolute refractory period of neural transmission. A) blocks the action of neurotransmitters. B) prevents reuptake of neurotransmitters. C) mimics the action of a neurotransmitter. D) extends the absolute refractory period of neural transmission.

Exam 3: The Biological Bases of Behavior

Fiona puts her hands into a sinkful of lukewarm water; Luke puts his hands into a sinkful of ice-cold water.Based on what is known about neural transmission,you could predict that the action potentials will

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Since the long necks of giraffes and sharp beaks of woodpeckers allow individuals access to food these physical characteristics are considered to be examples of

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An antagonist

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Question 23

A painless technique that allows researchers to create in human subjects "virtual lesions" for short periods of times is

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Based on the research into the role of glutamate circuits in the brain,you might predict that a reduction in this neurotransmitter would

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Dr.Athorp has just discovered a new drug named P3X that is an agonist for GABA.It is likely that this new drug will produce side effects such as

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Question 26

Choose a specific neurotransmitter or class of neurotransmitters and discuss its impact on behavior.

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Question 27

Which of the following kinds of studies can truly demonstrate that specific traits are indeed inherited?

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The brain structure that controls unconscious but essential functions such as breathing and circulation is the

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Emma has multiple sclerosis.If you could view her nervous system,you would find

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An action potential is

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Monique is not able to understand spoken language.If Monique's problem stems from damage to the cerebral cortex,the damage would MOST likely be in

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The hindbrain structure involved with sleep and arousal is the

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What event causes the release of neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft?

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The neurotransmitter believed to be associated with schizophrenia is

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When sodium channels open,allowing sodium ions to flow into a neuron,it causes

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Terminal buttons are located

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Destroying a piece of brain tissue to observe its effect on behavior is referred to as which of the following?

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Jeremy is sitting quietly when the muscles in his left leg begin to "twitch." This activation of movement in his voluntary muscles is most likely due to the release of the neurotransmitter

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According to Darwin's theory of evolution,which of the following is the key factor in evolutionary change?

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Fiona puts her hands into a sinkful of lukewarm water; Luke puts his hands into a sinkful of ice-cold water.Based on what is known about neural transmission,you could predict that the action potentials will

Since the long necks of giraffes and sharp beaks of woodpeckers allow individuals access to food these physical characteristics are considered to be examples of

An antagonist

A painless technique that allows researchers to create in human subjects "virtual lesions" for short periods of times is

Based on the research into the role of glutamate circuits in the brain,you might predict that a reduction in this neurotransmitter would

Dr.Athorp has just discovered a new drug named P3X that is an agonist for GABA.It is likely that this new drug will produce side effects such as

Choose a specific neurotransmitter or class of neurotransmitters and discuss its impact on behavior.

Which of the following kinds of studies can truly demonstrate that specific traits are indeed inherited?

The brain structure that controls unconscious but essential functions such as breathing and circulation is the

Emma has multiple sclerosis.If you could view her nervous system,you would find

An action potential is

Monique is not able to understand spoken language.If Monique's problem stems from damage to the cerebral cortex,the damage would MOST likely be in

The hindbrain structure involved with sleep and arousal is the

What event causes the release of neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft?

The neurotransmitter believed to be associated with schizophrenia is

When sodium channels open,allowing sodium ions to flow into a neuron,it causes

Terminal buttons are located

Destroying a piece of brain tissue to observe its effect on behavior is referred to as which of the following?

Jeremy is sitting quietly when the muscles in his left leg begin to "twitch." This activation of movement in his voluntary muscles is most likely due to the release of the neurotransmitter

According to Darwin's theory of evolution,which of the following is the key factor in evolutionary change?

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