Question 1

A synapse is a:

Accepted Answer

A) chemical. 
B) signal. 
C) joint. 
D) gap. 
A) chemical. 
B) signal. 
C) joint. 
D) gap.

Question 2

The _____ is the main means for transmitting messages between the brain and the body.

Accepted Answer

A) cortex 
B) medulla 
C) axon 
D) spinal cord 
A) cortex 
B) medulla 
C) axon 
D) spinal cord

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) an overactive sympathetic nervous system. 
B) an overactive parasympathetic nervous system. 
C) the cessation of sympathetic nervous system responses. 
D) an understimulated central nervous system. 
A) an overactive sympathetic nervous system. 
B) an overactive parasympathetic nervous system. 
C) the cessation of sympathetic nervous system responses. 
D) an understimulated central nervous system.

Question 4

You cannot fire a gun softly,or flush a toilet halfway.Like an action potential,gun fire and a toilet's flush follow the _____ law.

Accepted Answer

A) incremental transformation 
B) graded action 
C) all-or-none 
D) intensity of stimulus 
A) incremental transformation 
B) graded action 
C) all-or-none 
D) intensity of stimulus

Question 5

Which of the following hormones is CORRECTLY matched with its function?

Accepted Answer

A) Aldosterone-regulates daily rhythms 
B) Erythropoietin-regulates the sodium and potassium balance in the blood 
C) Adipokines-regulate the production of red blood cells 
D) Steroids-bulk up one's muscles 
A) Aldosterone-regulates daily rhythms 
B) Erythropoietin-regulates the sodium and potassium balance in the blood 
C) Adipokines-regulate the production of red blood cells 
D) Steroids-bulk up one's muscles

Question 6

Review recent research investigating the effects of gender and culture on brain structure and function.

Accepted Answer

Young girls show earlier development in

Question 7

The _____ division also directs the body to store energy for use in emergencies.

Accepted Answer

A) somatic 
B) sympathetic 
C) parasympathetic 
D) apathetic 
A) somatic 
B) sympathetic 
C) parasympathetic 
D) apathetic

Question 8

_____ is the space between two neurons where the axon of a sending neuron communicates with the dendrites of a receiving neuron by using chemical messages.

Accepted Answer

A) Synapse 
B) Terminal button 
C) Axon 
D) Cell body 
A) Synapse 
B) Terminal button 
C) Axon 
D) Cell body

Question 9

Your friend is considering using steroids to increase muscle mass.You would warn him that steroid abuse can lead to:

Accepted Answer

A) violent,dangerous behavior. 
B) obesity. 
C) autism. 
D) Type II diabetes. 
A) violent,dangerous behavior. 
B) obesity. 
C) autism. 
D) Type II diabetes.

A synapse is a:

The _____ is the main means for transmitting messages between the brain and the body.

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

You cannot fire a gun softly,or flush a toilet halfway.Like an action potential,gun fire and a toilet's flush follow the _____ law.

Which of the following hormones is CORRECTLY matched with its function?

Review recent research investigating the effects of gender and culture on brain structure and function.

The _____ division also directs the body to store energy for use in emergencies.

_____ is the space between two neurons where the axon of a sending neuron communicates with the dendrites of a receiving neuron by using chemical messages.

Your friend is considering using steroids to increase muscle mass.You would warn him that steroid abuse can lead to:

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A synapse is a:

The _____ is the main means for transmitting messages between the brain and the body.

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

You cannot fire a gun softly,or flush a toilet halfway.Like an action potential,gun fire and a toilet's flush follow the _____ law.

Which of the following hormones is CORRECTLY matched with its function?

Review recent research investigating the effects of gender and culture on brain structure and function.

The _____ division also directs the body to store energy for use in emergencies.

_____ is the space between two neurons where the axon of a sending neuron communicates with the dendrites of a receiving neuron by using chemical messages.

Your friend is considering using steroids to increase muscle mass.You would warn him that steroid abuse can lead to:

Introduction to Psychology

Psychology Research

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

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Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Sexuality and Gender

Development

Personality

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Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Social Psychology

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