Exam 3: Neuroscience and Behavior

Which neurotransmitter is described INCORRECTLY?

The two major divisions of the peripheral nervous system are the _____ and _____ divisions.

The _____ is referred to as the "new brain."

After a long run,Aaron sometimes experiences a feeling of euphoria,a "runners' high," reflecting the activity of neurotransmitters called _____.

The central nervous system is composed of _____.The peripheral nervous system comprises _____.

Somatic is to autonomic what _____ is to _____.

Trevor is scratching his head,trying desperately to solve a verbal analogy as part of a standardized entrance examination; Sienna,meanwhile,is giving an oral presentation in a political science class.Of the brain's hemispheres,Trevor's _____ hemisphere is most active; Sienna's _____ hemisphere is most active.

Which of the following is NOT one of the functions of glial cells?

Psychologists who specialize in considering the ways in which the biological structures and functions of the body affect behavior are known as _____.

The reabsorption of neurotransmitters by a terminal button is termed as:

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

Compare your forearm,palm,wrist,and fingers to a neuron.In such an analogy,the dendrites would be your:

A key component of the endocrine system is the tiny _____ gland,which is found near-and regulated by-the _____ in the brain.

Distinguish between the sympathetic and the parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system.For each division,provide an example of a situation in which the division would become active.Describe the effects on several bodily processes of the activity of each division.

_____ neurons transmit information from the perimeter of the body to the central nervous system.

The cortex has four major sections called_____ .

Yves has been drinking.He has difficulty walking a straight line when asked to do so by a police officer.Apparently,Yves' _____ is functioning poorly.

_____ is a protective coat of fat and protein that wraps around the axon.

The pons serves to:

Izzy sees a leopard in her backyard.Her pupils are dilated and her heart is pounding; her breathing is shallow and rapid.Her _____ nervous system is active.