Exam 2: The Brain and Behavior

The _____ is a small forebrain structure that monitors pleasurable activities (e.g.eating, drinking, and sex), emotion, stress, and reward.

Structures in the cerebral cortex that are involved in hearing, language processing, and memory are called

Ellie has recently experienced irregular mood swings.Her energy level has decreased and she seems to have greater difficulty coping with stress.Based on her symptoms, it seems as though Ellie may have problems with her _____ glands.

Briefly explain how one neuron sends a message to another neuron.Be sure to include a description of the roles that the various structures of the neuron play in communicating neural messages.

Large neuron clusters located above the thalamus and under the cerebral cortex, that work with the cerebellum and the cerebral cortex to control and coordinate voluntary movements are called

Maya burns her fingers while cooking dinner.Which of the following divisions of the nervous system will be primarily responsible for the pain she feels?

Neuroscientists who surgically remove, destroy, or eliminate the brain tissue of laboratory animals are using which of the following techniques for studying the brain?

The lecture you were listening to is over.The bell that rang in the hall signaled the end of class.You get up, pick up your things, and walk out the classroom door.Which kind of nerves sent the signals from your brain to your muscles to initiate your physical movements?

Corticosteroids are

_____ provide support, nutritional benefits, and other functions in the nervous system.

Nathan is suffering from amnesia, an illness that prevents the retrieval of new memories.In the context of the organization of the brain, which area of Nathan's brain is most likely responsible for the amnesia?

The somatic nervous system and autonomic nervous system are components of the

Zeus was injured in a mining accident and suffered severe brain damage.In time, his brain healed and he was back to working in the mines.The only change was in his personality.From being a highly aggressive and temperamental individual, he became mild-mannered and calm, almost to the extent of being placid.In this scenario, the region of the cerebral cortex that was most likely damaged in the accident was the _____ lobe.

Damien has been unable to sleep for the past few weeks.He wakes up in the middle of the night and cannot go back to sleep.On certain occasions, he cannot fall asleep at all and at other times, he is unable to wake up from sleep.In the context of organization of the brain, Damien's problem with sleep and arousal is most likely caused by the poor functioning of the

Who among the following is most likely to have elevated levels of endorphins?

An _____ is a drug that mimics or increases a neurotransmitter's effects, whereas an _____ is a drug that blocks a neurotransmitter's effects.

Molly's natural hair color is brown but she has had it dyed blonde.Molly changed her

_____ is a genetic method in which organisms are chosen for reproduction based on how much of a particular trait they display.

The somatic nervous system consists of motor nerves, whose function is to _____.

Discrimination of objects that are necessary for survival (such as appropriate food) as well as emotional awareness and expression involves the