Exam 3: Biological Psychology

Despite its dangers,a young man continues to take cocaine because of the feeling of euphoria it produces for him.This powerful arousal of his nervous system is probably due to cocaine's ability to:

Andy has decided to seek medical help for mood disturbances and appetite problems.Which neurotransmitter is most likely involved in the problems Andy is experiencing?

Mobombi had completed about a quarter of the distance in the marathon in which he was a participant.Suddenly,he stumbled and fell.Despite feeling a sharp pain initially,he got up and continued to run until he completed the race.Upon crossing the finish line he fell down writhing in pain.When checked out,it was discovered that Mobombi had broken his leg.He was able to run the remainder of the marathon relatively pain free due to the release of

The brain is divided into several different structures on the bottom part of the brain referred to as the "hindbrain." Which of the parts of the brain listed below is located in the hindbrain?

Which of the following is a function of glial cells?

The hypothalamus does NOT control:

The structures at the far end of the axon (i.e.,furthest from the cell body)are called

Which part of the brain controls the pituitary gland?

The ________ regulates and maintains constant internal bodily states by stimulating the pituitary gland.

The action potential is a chemical substance that alters the activity of a receiving neuron.

The flight-or-fight response is mobilized by the

According to current scientific understanding,which of the following is true about the influence of nature versus nature?

Which lobes are involved in our experiences of touch as well as bodily awareness?

One evening Betty was walking to the dorm from the gym when she was stopped by two men who demanded her money.Since she was a good athlete,Betty decided to make a run for it.Pretending to open her purse,she suddenly turned and dashed off.Although pursued,Betty outran her assailants.During this incident,which part of Betty's nervous system was most directly responsible for her successful escape?

The brain's "relay station" is the _______.

Libby's physician refers her to a medical center in order to have the biochemical activity in her brain analyzed.She is given an injection of a radioactive glucose-like substance and then is told to lie down with her head in a scanner.The technique being used is

The autonomic and somatic nervous systems are divisions of the _______ system.

When the sympathetic nervous system assumes control of the involuntary bodily processes during a stressful situation,which of the following changes is likely to occur?

If the limbic system were destroyed,which of the following structures would be damaged?

Imagine you hear a report about a heritability study that claims trait X is "50% genetic." Which of the following is a more accurate way of stating this?