Exam 3: Neuroscience and Behavior

Which of the following structures is NOT part of the brain's central core?

_____ is the part of the peripheral nervous system that specializes in the control of voluntary movements and the communication of information to and from the sense organs.

As many as _____ neurons throughout the body are involved in the control of behavior.

Epileptics have sometimes had portions of their limbic system removed.Subsequent memory problems may reflect damage to the _____ .

Which of the following terms best describes the organization of the nervous system today?

The study of the effects of heredity on how people conduct themselves is known as _____.

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

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 _____.

Which of the following sequences correctly arranges nervous system structures from the most general to the most specific?

The_____ is an insulating coat of fat and protein wrapped around an axon.

Extending from the medulla,through the midbrain,into the forebrain is the _____ ,which serves to regulate general bodily arousal.

Which of the following glands or structures is CORRECTLY matched with the hormone it produces?

New neurons are created even during adulthood,in a process called _____.

An axon is a:

Identify and describe the "old brain" structures or areas.Illustrate the function of each area.

Violet's speech is slow and labored; however,she can understand others' speech.Violet has:

The part of the autonomic division of the nervous system that acts to calm the body after an emergency has ended is known as the _____ division.

_____is a chemical message that prevents or decreases the likelihood that a receiving neuron will fire.

Regarding action potentials,which of the following statements is TRUE?

Wilma has been experiencing memory difficulties,and her doctor is concerned that Wilma may have a brain tumor.He recommends a(n)_____to confirm his diagnosis.