Exam 3: Biological Foundations in Behavior

____________ of the cortex plays an essential role in one's understanding of spoken language.

Javier was on his nightly run through his neighborhood when he was robbed at gunpoint by two individuals wearing ski masks.What hormones were probably activated during this encounter?

If you received a mild shock to the arm,which area of the cortex would be activated?

The brain area most closely linked to functions of the autonomic nervous system is the:

Biological rhythms (e.g. ,menstrual,sleep cycles)are regulated largely by the:

Synaptic transmission can be altered through the use of drugs that chemically alter the function of neurotransmitters.

In the cerebral cortex,gray matter is mainly composed of:

Prozac,an antidepressant,increases the effectiveness of neurotransmitter systems by:

Paul Broca noticed that stroke patients who had damage in the ____________ of the brain often became depressed.

Clusters of cell bodies of neurons the central nervous system are referred to as:

The coordination of the two cerebral hemispheres is most frequently studied in ____________ patients.

Psychoactive drugs that operate by reducing the amount of the neurotransmitter that is reabsorbed by the axon keep the neurotransmitter active in the synapse for ____________ periods of time,____________ the likelihood of neural transmission.

The primary hormone secreted by the pineal gland is ____________.

Of all the functions assigned to the hypothalamus,which could be called the primary function?

The concept of "plasticity" is demonstrated by the fact that:

An important function of the pons is:

Which substances influence communication and coordination among the endocrine glands?

Which of the following examples is most reflective of parallel processing?

What impact do neurotransmitters have on the receiving neuron?

Whereas MRI allows for detailed views of the ____________ of the brain,functional MRI also measures the ____________ of the brain.