Exam 2: Neuroscience and Behavior

Somatic is to autonomic what _____ is to _____.

The state in which there is a negative electrical charge of about -70 millivolts within a neuron is known as the _____ state.

Draw a typical neuron and label its major parts accurately.Briefly describe the functions of the parts labeled on your diagram.

The cortex has four major sections called .

Which neurotransmitter is described INCORRECTLY?

With respect to its potential basis in nervous system activity,"voodoo death" has been attributed to:

The somatic nervous system regulates voluntary movement;in contrast,the nervous system underlies involuntary movement.

According to the law,neurons are either on or off.

Darnell underwent surgery to control his severe epilepsy.However,Darnell cannot form new memories of his experiences now,although he does remember past events.Most likely,the surgery destroyed a portion of the _____ in Darnell's brain.

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding hormone replacement therapy as a treatment for menopausal symptoms?

Sensory is to motor what _____ is to _____.

The _____ area is part of the cortex that is largely responsible for the body's voluntary movement.

In a neurophysiological investigation,a monkey makes an involuntary gesture when a portion of its brain is electrically stimulated.The area of the brain that was most likely stimulated is the:

Neurogenesis is especially evident in brain areas related to learning and memory.Based on this statement,you might expect neurogenesis to be particularly prevalent in the brain's:

_____ is the creation of new neurons.

A cluster of fibers at one end of a neuron that receives messages from other neurons is called:

Dr.Schilling is investigating the potential genetic basis of antisocial personality disorder by examining the relative prevalence of the disorder among either identical or fraternal twins,raised either together or in different families.Dr.Schilling is best described as a _____.

The visual area in the cortex is located in the _____.

Briefly describe the functions of endocrine system and the pituitary gland.

The _____ area is the site in the brain of the tissue that corresponds to each of the senses,with the degree of sensitivity related to the amount of tissue.