Question 1

The Greek scholar ______ dissected and studied the brains of cattle,sheep,dogs,and apes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Aristotle 
B)  Galen 
C)  Hippocrates 
D)  Descartes 
E)  Carlson 
A)  Aristotle 
B)  Galen 
C)  Hippocrates 
D)  Descartes 
E)  Carlson

Question 2

Epileptic seizures can be controlled by

Accepted Answer

A)  administration of drugs such as cocaine or amphetamine. 
B)  drugs that block the action of acetylcholine in the brain. 
C)  removal of the cerebral cortex. 
D)  cutting the corpus callosum. 
E)  electrical stimulation of sub-cortical brain structures. 
A)  administration of drugs such as cocaine or amphetamine. 
B)  drugs that block the action of acetylcholine in the brain. 
C)  removal of the cerebral cortex. 
D)  cutting the corpus callosum. 
E)  electrical stimulation of sub-cortical brain structures.

Question 3

Helmholtz was the first to accurately measure the speed of conduction in nerves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A key contribution of Hermann von Helmholtz to the study of neuron function was

Accepted Answer

A)  a mathematical formula to describe the conservation of energy. 
B)  a theory of black-white vision. 
C)  his invention of the ophthalmoscope. 
D)  measuring the conduction speed through nerves of the action potential. 
E)  his creation of the ablation method. 
A)  a mathematical formula to describe the conservation of energy. 
B)  a theory of black-white vision. 
C)  his invention of the ophthalmoscope. 
D)  measuring the conduction speed through nerves of the action potential. 
E)  his creation of the ablation method.

Question 5

Surgical transection of the corpus callosum is intended to

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce swelling of the brain in hydroencephalus. 
B)  alter long-term memory of traumatic events. 
C)  promote the development of the frontal lobes. 
D)  reduce the severity of epileptic seizures. 
E)  prevent the development of Parkinson's disease. 
A)  reduce swelling of the brain in hydroencephalus. 
B)  alter long-term memory of traumatic events. 
C)  promote the development of the frontal lobes. 
D)  reduce the severity of epileptic seizures. 
E)  prevent the development of Parkinson's disease.

Question 6

. Explain what is meant by a model of the nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A model allows us to use a sim

Question 7

More animals are killed by scientists in laboratory research than for any other reason.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The first primates

Accepted Answer

A)  were the bark from trees. 
B)  were relatively large compared to other species. 
C)  dined on other primates.. 
D)  were able to grasp objects with their hands. 
E)  were blind. 
A)  were the bark from trees. 
B)  were relatively large compared to other species. 
C)  dined on other primates.. 
D)  were able to grasp objects with their hands. 
E)  were blind.

Question 9

The author argues that consciousness is associated with the ability of humans to use language for communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The Greek scholar ______ dissected and studied the brains of cattle,sheep,dogs,and apes.

Epileptic seizures can be controlled by

Helmholtz was the first to accurately measure the speed of conduction in nerves.

A key contribution of Hermann von Helmholtz to the study of neuron function was

Surgical transection of the corpus callosum is intended to

. Explain what is meant by a model of the nervous system.

More animals are killed by scientists in laboratory research than for any other reason.

The first primates

The author argues that consciousness is associated with the ability of humans to use language for communication.

Structure and Functions of Cells of the Nervous System

Structure of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Methods and Strategies of Research

Vision

Audition, the Body Senses, and the Chemical Senses

Sleep and Biological Rhythms

Reproductive Behavior

Emotion

Ingestive Behavior

Learning and Memory

Human Communication

Neurological Disorders

Schizophrenia, Affective Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders

Autistic, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity, Stress, and Substance Abuse Disorders

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Exam 1: Origins of Behavioral Neuroscience

The Greek scholar ______ dissected and studied the brains of cattle,sheep,dogs,and apes.

Epileptic seizures can be controlled by

Helmholtz was the first to accurately measure the speed of conduction in nerves.

A key contribution of Hermann von Helmholtz to the study of neuron function was

Surgical transection of the corpus callosum is intended to

. Explain what is meant by a model of the nervous system.

More animals are killed by scientists in laboratory research than for any other reason.

The first primates

The author argues that consciousness is associated with the ability of humans to use language for communication.

Structure and Functions of Cells of the Nervous System

Structure of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Methods and Strategies of Research

Vision

Audition, the Body Senses, and the Chemical Senses

Sleep and Biological Rhythms

Reproductive Behavior

Emotion

Ingestive Behavior

Learning and Memory

Human Communication

Neurological Disorders

Schizophrenia, Affective Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders

Autistic, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity, Stress, and Substance Abuse Disorders

Filters