Question 1

The reticular formation is primarily responsible for

Accepted Answer

A)  breathing and maintaining an upright posture. 
B)  maintaining muscle tone and cardiac responsiveness. 
C)  balance,hearing,and parasympathetic function. 
D)  the coordination of complex muscle movements. 
A)  breathing and maintaining an upright posture. 
B)  maintaining muscle tone and cardiac responsiveness. 
C)  balance,hearing,and parasympathetic function. 
D)  the coordination of complex muscle movements.

Question 2

Which of the following occurs as a function of the sympathetic nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased salivation to aid digestion 
B)  dilatation of the pupils in the eyes 
C)  slowed heartbeat 
D)  excited digestive tract 
A)  increased salivation to aid digestion 
B)  dilatation of the pupils in the eyes 
C)  slowed heartbeat 
D)  excited digestive tract

Question 3

Neural pruning and neurogenesis are the exact same process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The somatic nervous system is a division of the central nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Synaptic vesicles are located in the ends of axons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which brain area is most directly linked to the functions of the autonomic nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A)  thalamus 
B)  hippocampus 
C)  corpus callosum 
D)  hypothalamus 
A)  thalamus 
B)  hippocampus 
C)  corpus callosum 
D)  hypothalamus

Question 7

A paramedic arrives at an accident.One of the people injured has a problem breathing and cannot stand upright.Most likely,the area of the hindbrain damaged is the

Accepted Answer

A)  pons. 
B)  medulla. 
C)  cerebrum. 
D)  thalamus. 
A)  pons. 
B)  medulla. 
C)  cerebrum. 
D)  thalamus.

Question 8

Where is the midbrain located in relation to the hindbrain?

Accepted Answer

A)  small area found inside the hindbrain 
B)  large area found beside the hindbrain 
C)  small area at the top of the hindbrain 
D)  small area found below the hindbrain 
A)  small area found inside the hindbrain 
B)  large area found beside the hindbrain 
C)  small area at the top of the hindbrain 
D)  small area found below the hindbrain

Question 9

The idea that in some circumstances the brain can renew itself by growing new neurons is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  homeostasis. 
B)  axo-dendriticism. 
C)  plasticity. 
D)  neurogenesis. 
A)  homeostasis. 
B)  axo-dendriticism. 
C)  plasticity. 
D)  neurogenesis.

Question 10

The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system generally calms the internal organs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The two cerebral hemispheres are connected by the corpus callosum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The two halves of the cerebral cortex are called cerebral

Accepted Answer

A)  halves. 
B)  hemispheres. 
C)  association areas. 
D)  atmospheres. 
A)  halves. 
B)  hemispheres. 
C)  association areas. 
D)  atmospheres.

Question 13

Broca's area is located in the left frontal lobe of the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Wernicke's area is located in the ______ lobe,while Broca's area is located in the ______ lobe.

Accepted Answer

A)  occipital;parietal 
B)  frontal;temporal 
C)  temporal;frontal 
D)  parietal;occipital 
A)  occipital;parietal 
B)  frontal;temporal 
C)  temporal;frontal 
D)  parietal;occipital

Question 15

Which part of the peripheral nervous system would be particularly important to a backpacker being chased by an angry bear?

Accepted Answer

A)  sympathetic 
B)  intrinsic 
C)  parasympathetic 
D)  involuntary muscles 
A)  sympathetic 
B)  intrinsic 
C)  parasympathetic 
D)  involuntary muscles

Question 16

Within the limbic system,the amygdala plays a key role in _____ and the hippocampus plays a key role in ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  posture;aggression 
B)  aggression;memory 
C)  memory;balance 
D)  balance;posture 
A)  posture;aggression 
B)  aggression;memory 
C)  memory;balance 
D)  balance;posture

Question 17

The brain processes information in a serial fashion rather than in a parallel fashion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When a neuron is at its resting state,what is the status of sodium ions?

Accepted Answer

A)  There are no sodium ions present at all. 
B)  They are not let into the neuron. 
C)  All the sodium has been completely absorbed. 
D)  Potassium negates the effect of sodium. 
A)  There are no sodium ions present at all. 
B)  They are not let into the neuron. 
C)  All the sodium has been completely absorbed. 
D)  Potassium negates the effect of sodium.

Question 19

Are neurons physically connected to one another?

Accepted Answer

A)  No,they are separated by a myelin sheath. 
B)  No,they are separated by a synaptic gap. 
C)  Yes,each neuron connects to one other neuron. 
D)  Yes,each neuron connects to two other neurons. 
A)  No,they are separated by a myelin sheath. 
B)  No,they are separated by a synaptic gap. 
C)  Yes,each neuron connects to one other neuron. 
D)  Yes,each neuron connects to two other neurons.

Question 20

Which of the following accurately describes the effect of an inhibitory neurotransmitter?

Accepted Answer

A)  It causes a neuron to depolarize. 
B)  It makes the cell membrane permeable to sodium ions. 
C)  It makes the cell membrane impermeable. 
D)  It decreases the chance of depolarization. 
A)  It causes a neuron to depolarize. 
B)  It makes the cell membrane permeable to sodium ions. 
C)  It makes the cell membrane impermeable. 
D)  It decreases the chance of depolarization.

The reticular formation is primarily responsible for

Which of the following occurs as a function of the sympathetic nervous system?

Neural pruning and neurogenesis are the exact same process.

The somatic nervous system is a division of the central nervous system.

Synaptic vesicles are located in the ends of axons.

Which brain area is most directly linked to the functions of the autonomic nervous system?

A paramedic arrives at an accident.One of the people injured has a problem breathing and cannot stand upright.Most likely,the area of the hindbrain damaged is the

Where is the midbrain located in relation to the hindbrain?

The idea that in some circumstances the brain can renew itself by growing new neurons is known as

The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system generally calms the internal organs.

The two cerebral hemispheres are connected by the corpus callosum.

The two halves of the cerebral cortex are called cerebral

Broca's area is located in the left frontal lobe of the brain.

Wernicke's area is located in the lobe,while Broca's area is located in the lobe.

Which part of the peripheral nervous system would be particularly important to a backpacker being chased by an angry bear?

Within the limbic system,the amygdala plays a key role in _ and the hippocampus plays a key role in __.

The brain processes information in a serial fashion rather than in a parallel fashion.

When a neuron is at its resting state,what is the status of sodium ions?

Are neurons physically connected to one another?

Which of the following accurately describes the effect of an inhibitory neurotransmitter?

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The reticular formation is primarily responsible for

Which of the following occurs as a function of the sympathetic nervous system?

Neural pruning and neurogenesis are the exact same process.

The somatic nervous system is a division of the central nervous system.

Synaptic vesicles are located in the ends of axons.

Which brain area is most directly linked to the functions of the autonomic nervous system?

A paramedic arrives at an accident.One of the people injured has a problem breathing and cannot stand upright.Most likely,the area of the hindbrain damaged is the

Where is the midbrain located in relation to the hindbrain?

The idea that in some circumstances the brain can renew itself by growing new neurons is known as

The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system generally calms the internal organs.

The two cerebral hemispheres are connected by the corpus callosum.

The two halves of the cerebral cortex are called cerebral

Broca's area is located in the left frontal lobe of the brain.

Wernicke's area is located in the ______ lobe,while Broca's area is located in the ______ lobe.

Which part of the peripheral nervous system would be particularly important to a backpacker being chased by an angry bear?

Within the limbic system,the amygdala plays a key role in _____ and the hippocampus plays a key role in ______.

The brain processes information in a serial fashion rather than in a parallel fashion.

When a neuron is at its resting state,what is the status of sodium ions?

Are neurons physically connected to one another?

Which of the following accurately describes the effect of an inhibitory neurotransmitter?

Introduction to Psychology

Research Methods in Psychology

The Interplay of Nature and Nurture

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Basic Principles of Learning

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Abnormal Behavior

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Wernicke's area is located in the lobe,while Broca's area is located in the lobe.

Within the limbic system,the amygdala plays a key role in _ and the hippocampus plays a key role in __.