Question 1

Neuron death

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A)  starts to occur in humans around the age of 50. 
B)  is a stage of normal early neural development. 
C)  is rare in healthy humans until after puberty. 
D)  is a common, but unfortunate, consequence of accidental exposure to neural gradients. 
E)  is always followed by regeneration. 
A)  starts to occur in humans around the age of 50. 
B)  is a stage of normal early neural development. 
C)  is rare in healthy humans until after puberty. 
D)  is a common, but unfortunate, consequence of accidental exposure to neural gradients. 
E)  is always followed by regeneration.

Question 2

In support of the topographic-gradient hypothesis, it has been shown that

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A)  axons do not grow out from the retinas until the retinas are fully grown, which is why babies have disproportionately large eyes. 
B)  axons do not grow out from the retinas until their target structures (e.g., optic tectums) are fully grown. 
C)  retinas and optic tectums always grow in precise proportion to one another. 
D)  the synaptic connections originally formed by retinal ganglion cells on the optic tectums gradually shift as both the eyes and optic tectums grow at different rates during development. 
E)  both A and B 
A)  axons do not grow out from the retinas until the retinas are fully grown, which is why babies have disproportionately large eyes. 
B)  axons do not grow out from the retinas until their target structures (e.g., optic tectums) are fully grown. 
C)  retinas and optic tectums always grow in precise proportion to one another. 
D)  the synaptic connections originally formed by retinal ganglion cells on the optic tectums gradually shift as both the eyes and optic tectums grow at different rates during development. 
E)  both A and B

Question 3

Although they have many cognitive problems, Williams people have good

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A)  musical abilities. 
B)  drawing abilities. 
C)  language abilities. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  both A and C 
A)  musical abilities. 
B)  drawing abilities. 
C)  language abilities. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  both A and C

Question 4

The neural plate develops directly into the

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A)  neural tube. 
B)  neural groove. 
C)  brain. 
D)  CNS. 
E)  PNS. 
A)  neural tube. 
B)  neural groove. 
C)  brain. 
D)  CNS. 
E)  PNS.

Question 5

In Sperry's classic studies of eye rotation and regeneration of the optic nerves, he assessed the visual capacities of his subjects by assessing their ability to

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A)  strike accurately at fly-like stimuli. 
B)  identify colors. 
C)  perform a visual discrimination task. 
D)  detect the presence of dim lights. 
E)  solve maze problems. 
A)  strike accurately at fly-like stimuli. 
B)  identify colors. 
C)  perform a visual discrimination task. 
D)  detect the presence of dim lights. 
E)  solve maze problems.

Question 6

Pioneer growth cones and their axons lead the growth of subsequent axons along the same route by a process known as __________.

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The answer of Pioneer growth cones and their axons lead...

Question 7

Which of the following are amoebalike in their appearance and movements?

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A)  growth cones 
B)  ependymal cells 
C)  neural cell-adhesion molecules 
D)  radial glial cells 
E)  retinal ganglion cells 
A)  growth cones 
B)  ependymal cells 
C)  neural cell-adhesion molecules 
D)  radial glial cells 
E)  retinal ganglion cells

Question 8

Embryonic cells that have the potential for unlimited renewal and have the ability to develop into different kinds of mature cells if they are transplanted to different sites are often called

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A)  daughter cells. 
B)  embryonic stem cells. 
C)  zygotes. 
D)  multipolar cells. 
E)  ectodermal cells. 
A)  daughter cells. 
B)  embryonic stem cells. 
C)  zygotes. 
D)  multipolar cells. 
E)  ectodermal cells.

Question 9

A zygote divides to form

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A)  a sperm cell and an ovum. 
B)  two ova. 
C)  two zygotes. 
D)  two daughter cells. 
E)  two sperm cells. 
A)  a sperm cell and an ovum. 
B)  two ova. 
C)  two zygotes. 
D)  two daughter cells. 
E)  two sperm cells.

Question 10

If just one eye is deprived of input for a few days early in life,

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A)  the contralateral visual cortex totally degenerates. 
B)  there is a decrease in the ability of visual cortex to be activated by stimulation of the deprived eye. 
C)  there is an increase in the ability of visual cortex to be activated by stimulation of the nondeprived eye. 
D)  both A and B 
E)  both B and C 
A)  the contralateral visual cortex totally degenerates. 
B)  there is a decrease in the ability of visual cortex to be activated by stimulation of the deprived eye. 
C)  there is an increase in the ability of visual cortex to be activated by stimulation of the nondeprived eye. 
D)  both A and B 
E)  both B and C

Question 11

Describe and discuss the research on adult neurogenesis. Describe both early and current research.

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20% for explaining the concept of adult

Question 12

The neural plate is a patch of

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A)  multipolar neurons. 
B)  ectodermal tissue. 
C)  mesoderm. 
D)  endodermal tissue. 
E)  growth cones. 
A)  multipolar neurons. 
B)  ectodermal tissue. 
C)  mesoderm. 
D)  endodermal tissue. 
E)  growth cones.

Question 13

A recent finding is that synaptogenesis seems to depend on the presence of

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A)  astrocytes. 
B)  neurons. 
C)  growth cones. 
D)  pioneer cones. 
E)  guidance molecules. 
A)  astrocytes. 
B)  neurons. 
C)  growth cones. 
D)  pioneer cones. 
E)  guidance molecules.

Question 14

In the 1980s, adult neurogenesis was convincingly documented in __________ before being described in mammals.

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birds (or

Question 15

Autism almost always becomes apparent

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A)  before the age of 6 months. 
B)  before the age of 3 years. 
C)  after the age of 6 years. 
D)  after the age of 8 years. 
E)  after the age of 10 years. 
A)  before the age of 6 months. 
B)  before the age of 3 years. 
C)  after the age of 6 years. 
D)  after the age of 8 years. 
E)  after the age of 10 years.

Question 16

The cortex develops in six waves of radial migration. These waves occur in an __________ pattern.

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The answer of The cortex develops in six waves of...

Question 17

Approximately 80% of children with __________ are male; 50% suffer from mental retardation; and 35% experience seizures.

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The answer of Approximately 80% of children with __________ are...

Question 18

Discuss the developmental progression from totipotency, to pluripotency, to multipotency, to total specification. Why are embryonic stem cells so interesting to medical researchers?

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40% for defining totipotency, pluripoten

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true?

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A)  About 50% of savants are diagnosed with autism. 
B)  About 10% of autistic individuals display some savant abilities. 
C)  About 50% of autistic individuals are savants. 
D)  both A and B 
E)  both A and C 
A)  About 50% of savants are diagnosed with autism. 
B)  About 10% of autistic individuals display some savant abilities. 
C)  About 50% of autistic individuals are savants. 
D)  both A and B 
E)  both A and C

Question 20

A core symptom of autism is

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A)  reduced ability to interpret emotions and intentions of others. 
B)  reduced capacity for social interaction and communication. 
C)  tremor at rest. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  both A and B 
A)  reduced ability to interpret emotions and intentions of others. 
B)  reduced capacity for social interaction and communication. 
C)  tremor at rest. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  both A and B

Neuron death

In support of the topographic-gradient hypothesis, it has been shown that

Although they have many cognitive problems, Williams people have good

The neural plate develops directly into the

In Sperry's classic studies of eye rotation and regeneration of the optic nerves, he assessed the visual capacities of his subjects by assessing their ability to

Pioneer growth cones and their axons lead the growth of subsequent axons along the same route by a process known as __________.

Which of the following are amoebalike in their appearance and movements?

Embryonic cells that have the potential for unlimited renewal and have the ability to develop into different kinds of mature cells if they are transplanted to different sites are often called

A zygote divides to form

If just one eye is deprived of input for a few days early in life,

Describe and discuss the research on adult neurogenesis. Describe both early and current research.

The neural plate is a patch of

A recent finding is that synaptogenesis seems to depend on the presence of

In the 1980s, adult neurogenesis was convincingly documented in __________ before being described in mammals.

Autism almost always becomes apparent

The cortex develops in six waves of radial migration. These waves occur in an __________ pattern.

Approximately 80% of children with __________ are male; 50% suffer from mental retardation; and 35% experience seizures.

Discuss the developmental progression from totipotency, to pluripotency, to multipotency, to total specification. Why are embryonic stem cells so interesting to medical researchers?

Which of the following statements is true?

A core symptom of autism is

Biopsychology as a Neuroscience: What is Biopsychology, Anyway?

Evolution, Genetics, and Experience: Thinking About the Biology of Behavior

The Anatomy of the Nervous System

Neural Conduction and Synaptic Transmission

The Research Methods of Biopsychology

The Visual System

Mechanisms of Perception

The Sensorimotor System

Brain Damage and Neuroplasticity

Learning, Memory, and Amnesia

Hunger, Eating, and Health

Hormones and Sex

Sleep, Dreaming, and Circadian Rhythms

Drug Addiction and the Brain’s Reward Circuits

Lateralization, Language, and the Split Brain

Biopsychology of Emotion, Stress, and Health

Biopsychology of Psychiatric Disorders

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Exam 9: Development of the Nervous System

Neuron death

In support of the topographic-gradient hypothesis, it has been shown that

Although they have many cognitive problems, Williams people have good

The neural plate develops directly into the

In Sperry's classic studies of eye rotation and regeneration of the optic nerves, he assessed the visual capacities of his subjects by assessing their ability to

Pioneer growth cones and their axons lead the growth of subsequent axons along the same route by a process known as __________.

Which of the following are amoebalike in their appearance and movements?

Embryonic cells that have the potential for unlimited renewal and have the ability to develop into different kinds of mature cells if they are transplanted to different sites are often called

A zygote divides to form

If just one eye is deprived of input for a few days early in life,

Describe and discuss the research on adult neurogenesis. Describe both early and current research.

The neural plate is a patch of

A recent finding is that synaptogenesis seems to depend on the presence of

In the 1980s, adult neurogenesis was convincingly documented in __________ before being described in mammals.

Autism almost always becomes apparent

The cortex develops in six waves of radial migration. These waves occur in an __________ pattern.

Approximately 80% of children with __________ are male; 50% suffer from mental retardation; and 35% experience seizures.

Discuss the developmental progression from totipotency, to pluripotency, to multipotency, to total specification. Why are embryonic stem cells so interesting to medical researchers?

Which of the following statements is true?

A core symptom of autism is

Biopsychology as a Neuroscience: What is Biopsychology, Anyway?

Evolution, Genetics, and Experience: Thinking About the Biology of Behavior

The Anatomy of the Nervous System

Neural Conduction and Synaptic Transmission

The Research Methods of Biopsychology

The Visual System

Mechanisms of Perception

The Sensorimotor System

Brain Damage and Neuroplasticity

Learning, Memory, and Amnesia

Hunger, Eating, and Health

Hormones and Sex

Sleep, Dreaming, and Circadian Rhythms

Drug Addiction and the Brain’s Reward Circuits

Lateralization, Language, and the Split Brain

Biopsychology of Emotion, Stress, and Health

Biopsychology of Psychiatric Disorders

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