Question 1

Use the above figure to answer the following question(s).
-Referring to the above diagram of the brain,C identifies which lobe of the cerebrum?

Accepted Answer

A)  frontal lobe 
B)  parietal lobe 
C)  occipital lobe 
D)  temporal lobe 
E)  primary motor cortex 
A)  frontal lobe 
B)  parietal lobe 
C)  occipital lobe 
D)  temporal lobe 
E)  primary motor cortex

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT true about action potentials?

Accepted Answer

A)  they cannot move backwards 
B)  they are an example of negative feedback 
C)  they are generated and completed in a matter of milliseconds 
D)  they are only generated if the threshold potential is reached 
E)  they are all the same size 
A)  they cannot move backwards 
B)  they are an example of negative feedback 
C)  they are generated and completed in a matter of milliseconds 
D)  they are only generated if the threshold potential is reached 
E)  they are all the same size

Question 3

Match the neurotransmitter with its description.
a.serotonin
b.epinephrine
c.dopamine
d.acetylcholine
e.endorphins
f.none of these neurotransmittes match the description
-a shortage of this neurotransmitter causes Parkinson's disease

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the neurotransmitter with its description.
a.serotonin
b.epinephrine
c.dopamine
d.acetylcholine
e.endorphins
f.none of...

Question 4

The peripheral nervous system

Accepted Answer

A)  carries signals to and from the central nervous system. 
B)  includes the brain. 
C)  includes the spinal cord. 
D)  includes sensory neurons only. 
E)  includes all of these. 
A)  carries signals to and from the central nervous system. 
B)  includes the brain. 
C)  includes the spinal cord. 
D)  includes sensory neurons only. 
E)  includes all of these.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a primary taste sensation?

Accepted Answer

A)  sweet 
B)  sour 
C)  bitter 
D)  umami 
E)  all of these are primary taste sensations 
A)  sweet 
B)  sour 
C)  bitter 
D)  umami 
E)  all of these are primary taste sensations

Question 6

Match the eye disorder with its description.
a.astigmatism
b.farsightedness
c.nearsightedness
d.cataract
e.none of these
-unevenly curved cornea

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the eye disorder with its description.
a.astigmatism
b.farsightedness
c.nearsightedness
d.cataract
e.none...

Question 7

Match the neurotransmitter with its description.
a.serotonin
b.epinephrine
c.dopamine
d.acetylcholine
e.endorphins
f.none of these neurotransmittes match the description
-LSD resembles this neurotransmitter and binds to receptors for it

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the neurotransmitter with its description.
a.serotonin
b.epinephrine
c.dopamine
d.acetylcholine
e.endorphins
f.none of...

Question 8

Classification.The statements describe the main function of specific structures of the brain.Match the appropriate structure from the list to each function
a.cerebellum
b.hypothalamus
c.cerebrum
d.pons
e.thalamus
-initiates and controls skeletal muscle activity; governs memory,emotions,and abstract thought

Accepted Answer

The answer of Classification.The statements describe the main function of...

Question 9

The ____ connects the peripheral nerves to the brain.

Accepted Answer

A)  pons 
B)  gray matter 
C)  white matter 
D)  spinal cord 
E)  medulla oblongata 
A)  pons 
B)  gray matter 
C)  white matter 
D)  spinal cord 
E)  medulla oblongata

Question 10

When sodium ions flow into the axon cytoplasm,

Accepted Answer

A)  the membrane potential reverses. 
B)  the cytoplasm becomes more positively charged. 
C)  the interstitial fluid becomes more negatively charged. 
D)  an action potential is generated. 
E)  all of these things happen. 
A)  the membrane potential reverses. 
B)  the cytoplasm becomes more positively charged. 
C)  the interstitial fluid becomes more negatively charged. 
D)  an action potential is generated. 
E)  all of these things happen.

Question 11

Which of the following does NOT give rise to brain tumors?

Accepted Answer

A)  neurons 
B)  neuroglia 
C)  epithelial cells in the meninges 
D)  epithelial cells in the pituitary glands 
E)  all of these can give rise to brain tumors 
A)  neurons 
B)  neuroglia 
C)  epithelial cells in the meninges 
D)  epithelial cells in the pituitary glands 
E)  all of these can give rise to brain tumors

Question 12

Which region of the brain is responsible for controlling reflexes such as swallowing,coughing,and sneezing?

Accepted Answer

A)  midbrain 
B)  pons 
C)  thalamus 
D)  medulla oblongata 
E)  cerebrum 
A)  midbrain 
B)  pons 
C)  thalamus 
D)  medulla oblongata 
E)  cerebrum

Question 13

At the height of the action potential,

Accepted Answer

A)  the interstitial fluid is more negatively charged than the cytoplasmic fluid. 
B)  the interstitial fluid is less negatively charged than the cytoplasmic fluid. 
C)  the interstitial fluid and the cytoplasmic fluid have the same charge. 
D)  all sodium and potassium ions rush out of the neuron. 
E)  both a and d occur. 
A)  the interstitial fluid is more negatively charged than the cytoplasmic fluid. 
B)  the interstitial fluid is less negatively charged than the cytoplasmic fluid. 
C)  the interstitial fluid and the cytoplasmic fluid have the same charge. 
D)  all sodium and potassium ions rush out of the neuron. 
E)  both a and d occur.

Question 14

If a person is highly alert,anxious,and has loss of fine motor control,what type of drug have they most likely taken?

Accepted Answer

A)  a narcotic analgesic 
B)  a stimulant 
C)  a depressant 
D)  a hallucinogen 
E)  none of these 
A)  a narcotic analgesic 
B)  a stimulant 
C)  a depressant 
D)  a hallucinogen 
E)  none of these

Question 15

Use the above figure to answer the following question(s).
-Referring to the above diagram of the brain,D identifies which region?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothalamus 
B)  pons 
C)  cerebrum 
D)  cerebellum 
E)  thalamus 
A)  hypothalamus 
B)  pons 
C)  cerebrum 
D)  cerebellum 
E)  thalamus

Question 16

A neuron

Accepted Answer

A)  communicates with other cells via electrical signaling only. 
B)  communicates with other cells via chemical signaling only. 
C)  communicates with other cells via a combination of electrical and chemical signaling. 
D)  is not involved in direct communication with other cells. 
E)  does none of these. 
A)  communicates with other cells via electrical signaling only. 
B)  communicates with other cells via chemical signaling only. 
C)  communicates with other cells via a combination of electrical and chemical signaling. 
D)  is not involved in direct communication with other cells. 
E)  does none of these.

Question 17

Sensory neurons responsible for somatic sensations are located

Accepted Answer

A)  in the skin. 
B)  in muscles. 
C)  in tendons. 
D)  in joints. 
E)  in all of these. 
A)  in the skin. 
B)  in muscles. 
C)  in tendons. 
D)  in joints. 
E)  in all of these.

Question 18

Pheromones

Accepted Answer

A)  are signaling molecules that are used for olfactory communication between two different species. 
B)  are only used by invertebrates. 
C)  require a vomeronasal organ to be detected. 
D)  are signaling molecules used for olfactory communication between members of the same species. 
E)  are all of these. 
A)  are signaling molecules that are used for olfactory communication between two different species. 
B)  are only used by invertebrates. 
C)  require a vomeronasal organ to be detected. 
D)  are signaling molecules used for olfactory communication between members of the same species. 
E)  are all of these.

Question 19

The separation of charge between the cytoplasm of an unfired neuron and the interstitial fluid creates

Accepted Answer

A)  kinetic energy. 
B)  mechanical energy. 
C)  potential energy. 
D)  chemical energy. 
E)  activation energy. 
A)  kinetic energy. 
B)  mechanical energy. 
C)  potential energy. 
D)  chemical energy. 
E)  activation energy.

Question 20

Match the neurotransmitter with its description.
a.serotonin
b.epinephrine
c.dopamine
d.acetylcholine
e.endorphins
f.none of these neurotransmittes match the description
-addictive drugs simulate the release of this neurotransmitter

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the neurotransmitter with its description.
a.serotonin
b.epinephrine
c.dopamine
d.acetylcholine
e.endorphins
f.none of...

Exam 24: Neural Control and the Senses

Use the above figure to answer the following question(s). -Referring to the above diagram of the brain,C identifies which lobe of the cerebrum?

Which of the following is NOT true about action potentials?

Match the neurotransmitter with its description. a.serotonin b.epinephrine c.dopamine d.acetylcholine e.endorphins f.none of these neurotransmittes match the description -a shortage of this neurotransmitter causes Parkinson's disease

The peripheral nervous system

Which of the following is NOT a primary taste sensation?

Match the eye disorder with its description. a.astigmatism b.farsightedness c.nearsightedness d.cataract e.none of these -unevenly curved cornea

Match the neurotransmitter with its description. a.serotonin b.epinephrine c.dopamine d.acetylcholine e.endorphins f.none of these neurotransmittes match the description -LSD resembles this neurotransmitter and binds to receptors for it

The ____ connects the peripheral nerves to the brain.

When sodium ions flow into the axon cytoplasm,

Which of the following does NOT give rise to brain tumors?

Which region of the brain is responsible for controlling reflexes such as swallowing,coughing,and sneezing?

At the height of the action potential,

If a person is highly alert,anxious,and has loss of fine motor control,what type of drug have they most likely taken?

Use the above figure to answer the following question(s). -Referring to the above diagram of the brain,D identifies which region?

A neuron

Sensory neurons responsible for somatic sensations are located

Pheromones

The separation of charge between the cytoplasm of an unfired neuron and the interstitial fluid creates

Match the neurotransmitter with its description. a.serotonin b.epinephrine c.dopamine d.acetylcholine e.endorphins f.none of these neurotransmittes match the description -addictive drugs simulate the release of this neurotransmitter

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