Question 1

Discuss the key function of the neurotransmitter that is responsible for triggering seizures.

Accepted Answer

The neurotransmitter that is r

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the function of endorphins?

Accepted Answer

A) They regulate sleep,wakefulness,mood,attention,and the process of learning. 
B) They control alertness. 
C) They control agitation. 
D) They shield the body from pain and elevate feelings of pleasure. 
A) They regulate sleep,wakefulness,mood,attention,and the process of learning. 
B) They control alertness. 
C) They control agitation. 
D) They shield the body from pain and elevate feelings of pleasure.

Question 3

Briefly describe the autonomic division of the peripheral nervous system in humans.

Accepted Answer

The function of the autonomic nervous sy

Question 4

Briefly describe the somatic division of the peripheral nervous system in humans.

Accepted Answer

The somatic division of the peripheral n

Question 5

Although every cell in the human body contains a partial complement of human genes,the same genes are active in each cell.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true of the pathways in the nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A) Motor nerves carry information to the brain and spinal cord. 
B) Each neuron is a one-way street in the nervous system. 
C) Sensory nerves carry information out of the brain and spinal cord. 
D) When an impulse travels through a neuron,it does so chemically. 
A) Motor nerves carry information to the brain and spinal cord. 
B) Each neuron is a one-way street in the nervous system. 
C) Sensory nerves carry information out of the brain and spinal cord. 
D) When an impulse travels through a neuron,it does so chemically.

Question 7

In the context of the neural impulse,which of the following is the status of the charges on each side of the cell membrane during the stage of resting potential?

Accepted Answer

A) a negative charge on the outside of the cell membrane and a positive charge on the inside 
B) a negative charge on the inside of the cell membrane and a positive charge on the outside 
C) a negative charge on both the outside and the inside of the cell membrane 
D) a positive charge on both the outside and the inside of the cell membrane 
A) a negative charge on the outside of the cell membrane and a positive charge on the inside 
B) a negative charge on the inside of the cell membrane and a positive charge on the outside 
C) a negative charge on both the outside and the inside of the cell membrane 
D) a positive charge on both the outside and the inside of the cell membrane

Question 8

_____ are chemical messengers that are produced by the endocrine glands and carried by the bloodstream to all parts of the body.

Accepted Answer

A) Pontes 
B) Glands 
C) Hormones 
D) Genes 
A) Pontes 
B) Glands 
C) Hormones 
D) Genes

Question 9

In the context of the divisions of the nervous system,the brain is categorized within the _____ nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) peripheral 
B) parasympathetic 
C) central 
D) sympathetic 
A) peripheral 
B) parasympathetic 
C) central 
D) sympathetic

Question 10

Which of the following is the use of molecular genetics?

Accepted Answer

A) to change the genotypes of individuals with identical twins 
B) to discover the specific locations on genes that determine an individual's susceptibility to many diseases 
C) to discover the application of selective breeding in humans with mutated genes 
D) to study the nature and degree of heredity's influence on behavior 
A) to change the genotypes of individuals with identical twins 
B) to discover the specific locations on genes that determine an individual's susceptibility to many diseases 
C) to discover the application of selective breeding in humans with mutated genes 
D) to study the nature and degree of heredity's influence on behavior

Question 11

In the context of the endocrine system,which of the following neurotransmitters is secreted by the adrenal glands?

Accepted Answer

A) epinephrine 
B) serotonin 
C) dopamine 
D) acetylcholine 
A) epinephrine 
B) serotonin 
C) dopamine 
D) acetylcholine

Question 12

In the context of genes and the environment,an individual's phenotype refers to his or her

Accepted Answer

A) biological code. 
B) genetic material. 
C) social environment. 
D) observable characteristics. 
A) biological code. 
B) genetic material. 
C) social environment. 
D) observable characteristics.

Question 13

In the context of the divisions of the nervous system,the somatic nervous system consists of sensory nerves,whose function is to

Accepted Answer

A) mobilize the body for action in a dangerous situation. 
B) calm the body to inhibit a particular action. 
C) take messages to the body's internal organs from the brain. 
D) convey information from the skin and muscles to the central nervous system. 
A) mobilize the body for action in a dangerous situation. 
B) calm the body to inhibit a particular action. 
C) take messages to the body's internal organs from the brain. 
D) convey information from the skin and muscles to the central nervous system.

Question 14

Molly's natural hair color is brown but she dyes it blonde.In the context of genes and the environment,Molly has changed her

Accepted Answer

A) phenotype. 
B) genotype. 
C) genetic code. 
D) phylogeny. 
A) phenotype. 
B) genotype. 
C) genetic code. 
D) phylogeny.

Question 15

In the context of the organization of the brain,one of the important functions of the hypothalamus is

Accepted Answer

A) the maintenance of body temperature. 
B) the regulation of heart rate. 
C) the coordination of voluntary movements. 
D) the maintenance of physical balance. 
A) the maintenance of body temperature. 
B) the regulation of heart rate. 
C) the coordination of voluntary movements. 
D) the maintenance of physical balance.

Question 16

Before an impulse can cross the synaptic gap between neurons,the impulse must be

Accepted Answer

A) converted into an electrical signal. 
B) processed by a glial cell. 
C) converted into a chemical signal. 
D) myelinated within the terminal buttons. 
A) converted into an electrical signal. 
B) processed by a glial cell. 
C) converted into a chemical signal. 
D) myelinated within the terminal buttons.

Question 17

Michael,a researcher in the field of neuroscience,has a theory about a specific area of the brain causing difficulties in face recognition.To draw solid causal inference,he intends to test his hypothesis on dogs by disrupting regions of their brains and examining the effects of this disruption on the dogs' face-recognition capacity.Which of the following techniques should be used by Michael to achieve his purpose?

Accepted Answer

A) computerized axial tomography (CAT scan) 
B) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) 
C) transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) 
D) functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) 
A) computerized axial tomography (CAT scan) 
B) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) 
C) transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) 
D) functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)

Question 18

Discuss the process of brain lesioning.

Accepted Answer

Brain lesioning is an abnormal disruptio

Question 19

An electroencephalograph (EEG)is used to assess brain damage,seizure disorder,and other problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Dorothy has been suffering from epileptic seizures for the past four years.In the context of neurotransmitter functioning,her seizures can be best attributed to the

Accepted Answer

A) deficiency of acetylcholine. 
B) deficiency of oxytocin. 
C) overstimulation caused by glutamate. 
D) overstimulation caused by endorphins. 
A) deficiency of acetylcholine. 
B) deficiency of oxytocin. 
C) overstimulation caused by glutamate. 
D) overstimulation caused by endorphins.

Discuss the key function of the neurotransmitter that is responsible for triggering seizures.

Which of the following best describes the function of endorphins?

Briefly describe the autonomic division of the peripheral nervous system in humans.

Briefly describe the somatic division of the peripheral nervous system in humans.

Although every cell in the human body contains a partial complement of human genes,the same genes are active in each cell.

Which of the following statements is true of the pathways in the nervous system?

In the context of the neural impulse,which of the following is the status of the charges on each side of the cell membrane during the stage of resting potential?

_____ are chemical messengers that are produced by the endocrine glands and carried by the bloodstream to all parts of the body.

In the context of the divisions of the nervous system,the brain is categorized within the _____ nervous system.

Which of the following is the use of molecular genetics?

In the context of the endocrine system,which of the following neurotransmitters is secreted by the adrenal glands?

In the context of genes and the environment,an individual's phenotype refers to his or her

In the context of the divisions of the nervous system,the somatic nervous system consists of sensory nerves,whose function is to

Molly's natural hair color is brown but she dyes it blonde.In the context of genes and the environment,Molly has changed her

In the context of the organization of the brain,one of the important functions of the hypothalamus is

Before an impulse can cross the synaptic gap between neurons,the impulse must be

Discuss the process of brain lesioning.

An electroencephalograph (EEG)is used to assess brain damage,seizure disorder,and other problems.

Dorothy has been suffering from epileptic seizures for the past four years.In the context of neurotransmitter functioning,her seizures can be best attributed to the

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Exam 3: Biological Foundations of Behavior

Discuss the key function of the neurotransmitter that is responsible for triggering seizures.

Which of the following best describes the function of endorphins?

Briefly describe the autonomic division of the peripheral nervous system in humans.

Briefly describe the somatic division of the peripheral nervous system in humans.

Although every cell in the human body contains a partial complement of human genes,the same genes are active in each cell.

Which of the following statements is true of the pathways in the nervous system?

In the context of the neural impulse,which of the following is the status of the charges on each side of the cell membrane during the stage of resting potential?

_____ are chemical messengers that are produced by the endocrine glands and carried by the bloodstream to all parts of the body.

In the context of the divisions of the nervous system,the brain is categorized within the _____ nervous system.

Which of the following is the use of molecular genetics?

In the context of the endocrine system,which of the following neurotransmitters is secreted by the adrenal glands?

In the context of genes and the environment,an individual's phenotype refers to his or her

In the context of the divisions of the nervous system,the somatic nervous system consists of sensory nerves,whose function is to

Molly's natural hair color is brown but she dyes it blonde.In the context of genes and the environment,Molly has changed her

In the context of the organization of the brain,one of the important functions of the hypothalamus is

Before an impulse can cross the synaptic gap between neurons,the impulse must be

Discuss the process of brain lesioning.

An electroencephalograph (EEG)is used to assess brain damage,seizure disorder,and other problems.

Dorothy has been suffering from epileptic seizures for the past four years.In the context of neurotransmitter functioning,her seizures can be best attributed to the

What Is Psychology

Psychologys Scientific Method

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

Human Development

Motivation and Emotion

Gender, Sex, and Sexuality

Personality

Social Psychology

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Health Psychology

Filters