Exam 2: Extension A: Brain and Behavior

The charge that exists across the nerve cell membrane is a result of differing

An individual nerve cell is known as a

Juan's physician has told him that he wants him to take a test that will give a three-dimensional representation of Juan's brain.This procedure will require Juan to be placed in a strong magnetic field.The test being discussed is the

Jacob suspects he may have had a stroke because he is having some difficulty in controlling his right hand.This behavioral evidence of possible brain damage is called

When _____ are released, they induce feelings of pleasure or euphoria similar to being "high" on morphine.

_____ transmitter chemicals are found in the brain.

Scientists implanted an electrode into a specific are of a rat's brain.When the electrode was activated, which in turn activated the target area, the rat aggressively attacked a cat within the same cage.The technique being utilized by the scientists is known as

Scientists destroyed a tiny area of a cat's limbic system by inserting a tiny electrode into this target area and then passing an electric current through the electrode.The technique used is known as

A person exhibiting spatial neglect has had damage to the

CT scans and MRI scans are considered ______ imaging techniques, while PET scans and EEGs are considered ______ imaging techniques.

The electrically charged molecules that are involved in a nerve impulse are called

Neurotransmitters are released at the

Recent medical research into the repair of spinal cords in rats and human trials using nerve grafts may eventually lead to procedures that will

Ultimately, depression, schizophrenia, and drug addiction may be explained by the

The term ______ refers to the capacity of our brains to change in response to experience.

A neuron is less willing to fire when it is in a(n) _____.

The brain produces opiate-like neural regulators called _____ to help relieve stress and pain.

After successfully running from the large, snarling, drooling grizzly bear that was running directly toward you, you pause to catch your breath and collect your wits.The physical symptoms you now experience are controlled by the

When a neuron is inactive, more of the _____ exist outside the neuron and more of the _____ exist inside the neuron.

Which of the following is most closely associated with surgical removal of parts of the brain?