Question 1

If most of the axons that transmit dopamine to some brain area die or become inactive, the remaining dopamine synapses become:

Accepted Answer

A)  less responsive. 
B)  less easily stimulated. 
C)  more resistant. 
D)  more responsive. 
A)  less responsive. 
B)  less easily stimulated. 
C)  more resistant. 
D)  more responsive.

Question 2

What condition would be suspected if a young child shows decreased alertness, hyperactivity, mental retardation, motor problems, a heart defect, and abnormal facial features?

Accepted Answer

A)  fetal alcohol syndrome 
B)  Turner's syndrome 
C)  Klinefelter's syndrome 
D)  PKU 
A)  fetal alcohol syndrome 
B)  Turner's syndrome 
C)  Klinefelter's syndrome 
D)  PKU

Question 3

Closed head injury is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the most common cause of brain damage in young adults. 
B)  usually fatal. 
C)  the most common cause of Korsakoff's syndrome. 
D)  related to Alzheimer's disease. 
A)  the most common cause of brain damage in young adults. 
B)  usually fatal. 
C)  the most common cause of Korsakoff's syndrome. 
D)  related to Alzheimer's disease.

Question 4

What is the production of new neurons called?

Accepted Answer

A)  differentiation 
B)  migration 
C)  myelination 
D)  proliferation 
A)  differentiation 
B)  migration 
C)  myelination 
D)  proliferation

Question 5

To date, the most effective laboratory method minimizing the damage resulting from stroke in nonhuman animals has been to:

Accepted Answer

A)  use drugs which trap free radicals. 
B)  use drugs which effect cannabinoids. 
C)  use neurotrophins which block apoptosis. 
D)  cool the brain. 
A)  use drugs which trap free radicals. 
B)  use drugs which effect cannabinoids. 
C)  use neurotrophins which block apoptosis. 
D)  cool the brain.

Question 6

On average, exposure to nicotine during pregnancy increases risk of ____ deficits.

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional 
B)  attention 
C)  learning 
D)  memory 
A)  emotional 
B)  attention 
C)  learning 
D)  memory

Question 7

Physical exercise is important for increased dendrite growth and branching.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Massive cell death in the brain during prenatal development is:

Accepted Answer

A)  an indication of a genetic abnormality. 
B)  an indication of restricted blood flow to the fetus. 
C)  usually due to an autoimmune disorder. 
D)  normal. 
A)  an indication of a genetic abnormality. 
B)  an indication of restricted blood flow to the fetus. 
C)  usually due to an autoimmune disorder. 
D)  normal.

Question 9

Research on laboratory animals indicates that cannabinoids are most effective if taken:

Accepted Answer

A)  as soon as the stroke occurs. 
B)  within 20 minutes of the stroke. 
C)  steadily for one month. 
D)  shortly before the stroke. 
A)  as soon as the stroke occurs. 
B)  within 20 minutes of the stroke. 
C)  steadily for one month. 
D)  shortly before the stroke.

Question 10

One effective method to overcome diaschisis after brain damage is to administer stimulant drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The human central nervous system begins to form when the embryo is about 10 weeks old.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The area of the cortex that receives input from the face is adjacent to the area of the cortex that receives input from the foot. After amputation of the foot, it is possible that a phantom limb sensation will be felt whenever the:

Accepted Answer

A)  other foot is touched. 
B)  face is touched. 
C)  face is anesthetized. 
D)  axons from the foot regrow. 
A)  other foot is touched. 
B)  face is touched. 
C)  face is anesthetized. 
D)  axons from the foot regrow.

Question 13

Closed head injury results in damage partially because of:

Accepted Answer

A)  increased production of myelin. 
B)  excessive deficit of neurotrophins. 
C)  rotational forces that push the brain against the inside of the skull. 
D)  infection. 
A)  increased production of myelin. 
B)  excessive deficit of neurotrophins. 
C)  rotational forces that push the brain against the inside of the skull. 
D)  infection.

Question 14

Which of the following treatments would be most likely to help a patient starting several days after a stroke?

Accepted Answer

A)  Injecting a drug to block dopamine 
B)  Administering tranquilizers 
C)  Extensive bed rest 
D)  Giving stimulant drugs combined with physical therapy 
A)  Injecting a drug to block dopamine 
B)  Administering tranquilizers 
C)  Extensive bed rest 
D)  Giving stimulant drugs combined with physical therapy

Question 15

Brain studies of blind people suggest that they have greater attention to touch and auditory stimulation because:

Accepted Answer

A)  cortical areas for touch and audition are thicker. 
B)  their visual cortex is used for touch and verbal tasks. 
C)  they have greater neural branching. 
D)  they have greater neurotrophin release. 
A)  cortical areas for touch and audition are thicker. 
B)  their visual cortex is used for touch and verbal tasks. 
C)  they have greater neural branching. 
D)  they have greater neurotrophin release.

If most of the axons that transmit dopamine to some brain area die or become inactive, the remaining dopamine synapses become:

What condition would be suspected if a young child shows decreased alertness, hyperactivity, mental retardation, motor problems, a heart defect, and abnormal facial features?

Closed head injury is:

What is the production of new neurons called?

To date, the most effective laboratory method minimizing the damage resulting from stroke in nonhuman animals has been to:

On average, exposure to nicotine during pregnancy increases risk of ____ deficits.

Physical exercise is important for increased dendrite growth and branching.

Massive cell death in the brain during prenatal development is:

Research on laboratory animals indicates that cannabinoids are most effective if taken:

One effective method to overcome diaschisis after brain damage is to administer stimulant drugs.

The human central nervous system begins to form when the embryo is about 10 weeks old.

The area of the cortex that receives input from the face is adjacent to the area of the cortex that receives input from the foot. After amputation of the foot, it is possible that a phantom limb sensation will be felt whenever the:

Closed head injury results in damage partially because of:

Which of the following treatments would be most likely to help a patient starting several days after a stroke?

Brain studies of blind people suggest that they have greater attention to touch and auditory stimulation because:

The Major Issues

Nerve Cells and Nerve Impulses

Synapses

Anatomy of the Nervous System

Vision

The Other Sensory Systems

Movement

Wakefulness and Sleep

Internal Regulation

Reproductive Behaviors

Emotional Behaviors

The Biology of Learning and Memory

Cognitive Functions

Mood Disorders and Schizophrenia

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Exam 5: Development and Plasticity of the Brain

If most of the axons that transmit dopamine to some brain area die or become inactive, the remaining dopamine synapses become:

What condition would be suspected if a young child shows decreased alertness, hyperactivity, mental retardation, motor problems, a heart defect, and abnormal facial features?

Closed head injury is:

What is the production of new neurons called?

To date, the most effective laboratory method minimizing the damage resulting from stroke in nonhuman animals has been to:

On average, exposure to nicotine during pregnancy increases risk of ____ deficits.

Physical exercise is important for increased dendrite growth and branching.

Massive cell death in the brain during prenatal development is:

Research on laboratory animals indicates that cannabinoids are most effective if taken:

One effective method to overcome diaschisis after brain damage is to administer stimulant drugs.

The human central nervous system begins to form when the embryo is about 10 weeks old.

The area of the cortex that receives input from the face is adjacent to the area of the cortex that receives input from the foot. After amputation of the foot, it is possible that a phantom limb sensation will be felt whenever the:

Closed head injury results in damage partially because of:

Which of the following treatments would be most likely to help a patient starting several days after a stroke?

Brain studies of blind people suggest that they have greater attention to touch and auditory stimulation because:

The Major Issues

Nerve Cells and Nerve Impulses

Synapses

Anatomy of the Nervous System

Vision

The Other Sensory Systems

Movement

Wakefulness and Sleep

Internal Regulation

Reproductive Behaviors

Emotional Behaviors

The Biology of Learning and Memory

Cognitive Functions

Mood Disorders and Schizophrenia

Filters