Question 1

A change of about _____ mV in potential is enough to fire a neuron and generate an action potential.

Accepted Answer

A)  5-10 
B)  10-15 
C)  15-20 
D)  20-25 
A)  5-10 
B)  10-15 
C)  15-20 
D)  20-25 C

Question 2

The synapse consists of all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  presynaptic material. 
B)  postsynaptic material. 
C)  synaptic cleft. 
D)  synaptic connector. 
A)  presynaptic material. 
B)  postsynaptic material. 
C)  synaptic cleft. 
D)  synaptic connector. D

Question 3

The brain and the spinal cord are the two main parts of the autonomic nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Which of the following would not be a function of the autonomic nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A)  salivation 
B)  sweating 
C)  crying 
D)  respiration 
A)  salivation 
B)  sweating 
C)  crying 
D)  respiration

Question 5

Correct examples of localization of function in the brain include all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Left frontal lobe for speech comprehension. 
B)  Right frontal lobe for speech production. 
C)  Left frontal lobe for spatial reasoning. 
D)  Right frontal lobe for verbal gestures. 
A)  Left frontal lobe for speech comprehension. 
B)  Right frontal lobe for speech production. 
C)  Left frontal lobe for spatial reasoning. 
D)  Right frontal lobe for verbal gestures.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT one of the four major functional systems of the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  sensory 
B)  rational 
C)  motor 
D)  emotional 
A)  sensory 
B)  rational 
C)  motor 
D)  emotional

Question 7

An EEG measures the single firing of a neuron, one at a time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is not true of the cerebral cortex?

Accepted Answer

A)  It contains 4 lobes. 
B)  It is the second largest part of the cerebral hemispheres. 
C)  Its neurons are arranged in layers. 
D)  It is divided into symmetrical halves. 
A)  It contains 4 lobes. 
B)  It is the second largest part of the cerebral hemispheres. 
C)  Its neurons are arranged in layers. 
D)  It is divided into symmetrical halves.

Question 9

Describe the biological and electrical changes in the neuron during an action potential.

Accepted Answer

Since an action potential is based on an

Question 10

When the charge of a neuron changes from negative to positive the result is an inhibitory postsynaptic potential.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Following an action potential, the exchange of sodium ions for potassium ions restores the balance in a neuron.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Cocaine enhances the synaptic potential for which of the following neurotransmitters?

Accepted Answer

A)  norepinephrine 
B)  acetylcholine 
C)  serotonin 
D)  GABA 
A)  norepinephrine 
B)  acetylcholine 
C)  serotonin 
D)  GABA

Question 13

What type of behaviors would be affected if the striatal subsystem was damaged?

Accepted Answer

A)  simple motor tasks 
B)  simple sensory tasks 
C)  complex motor tasks 
D)  complex sensory tasks 
A)  simple motor tasks 
B)  simple sensory tasks 
C)  complex motor tasks 
D)  complex sensory tasks

Question 14

Which of the following was NOT a reason given for why our memory may decline as we age?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brain cells linked with memory decline in size. 
B)  Blood flow to the brain is restricted as we age. 
C)  The number of connections between the neurons degrade . 
D)  Brain cells linked with memory decline in number. 
A)  Brain cells linked with memory decline in size. 
B)  Blood flow to the brain is restricted as we age. 
C)  The number of connections between the neurons degrade . 
D)  Brain cells linked with memory decline in number.

Question 15

The amygdala would be closely linked with which type of learning?

Accepted Answer

A)  complex motor 
B)  emotional 
C)  fine motor 
D)  familiar objects 
A)  complex motor 
B)  emotional 
C)  fine motor 
D)  familiar objects

Question 16

The practice of phrenology was originally called __________ by Francis Gall.

Accepted Answer

A)  typology 
B)  somatology 
C)  organology 
D)  somatotyping 
A)  typology 
B)  somatology 
C)  organology 
D)  somatotyping

Question 17

Early anatomists compared neural networks to an interconnected spider web. This idea led to the idea of the ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  reticular theory of the brain 
B)  reticular activating system 
C)  neuron doctrine 
D)  neuronal doctrine theory of the brain 
A)  reticular theory of the brain 
B)  reticular activating system 
C)  neuron doctrine 
D)  neuronal doctrine theory of the brain

Question 18

If your dog rubs up against your left arm which specific brain area would process this information?

Accepted Answer

A)  The left parietal lobe. 
B)  The left temporal lobe. 
C)  The right parietal lobe. 
D)  The right temporal lobe. 
A)  The left parietal lobe. 
B)  The left temporal lobe. 
C)  The right parietal lobe. 
D)  The right temporal lobe.

Question 19

An inhibitory postsynaptic potential is caused by a flow of _____ ions, while an excitatory postsynaptic potential is due to an increase of _____ ions.

Accepted Answer

A)  sodium; potassium 
B)  chloride; sodium 
C)  potassium; chloride 
D)  sodium; chloride 
A)  sodium; potassium 
B)  chloride; sodium 
C)  potassium; chloride 
D)  sodium; chloride

Question 20

Discuss how Otto Loewi's study supported his theory that chemical signals also control neuron activity.

Accepted Answer

Otto Loewi took a live frog heart and ba

A change of about _____ mV in potential is enough to fire a neuron and generate an action potential.

The synapse consists of all of the following EXCEPT:

The brain and the spinal cord are the two main parts of the autonomic nervous system.

Which of the following would not be a function of the autonomic nervous system?

Correct examples of localization of function in the brain include all but which of the following?

Which of the following is NOT one of the four major functional systems of the brain?

An EEG measures the single firing of a neuron, one at a time.

Which of the following is not true of the cerebral cortex?

Describe the biological and electrical changes in the neuron during an action potential.

When the charge of a neuron changes from negative to positive the result is an inhibitory postsynaptic potential.

Following an action potential, the exchange of sodium ions for potassium ions restores the balance in a neuron.

Cocaine enhances the synaptic potential for which of the following neurotransmitters?

What type of behaviors would be affected if the striatal subsystem was damaged?

Which of the following was NOT a reason given for why our memory may decline as we age?

The amygdala would be closely linked with which type of learning?

The practice of phrenology was originally called __________ by Francis Gall.

Early anatomists compared neural networks to an interconnected spider web. This idea led to the idea of the ___________.

If your dog rubs up against your left arm which specific brain area would process this information?

An inhibitory postsynaptic potential is caused by a flow of _ ions, while an excitatory postsynaptic potential is due to an increase of _ ions.

Discuss how Otto Loewi's study supported his theory that chemical signals also control neuron activity.

The Nature of Learning and Memory

Simple Forms of Learning and Memory

Perceptual Learning and Memory

Procedural Learning I: Classical Conditioning

Procedural Learning II: Habits and Instrumental Learning

Emotional Learning and Memory

Cognitive Memory

Episodic Memory

Semantic Memory

Memory Consolidation

Short-Term Memory and Working Memory

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Exam 2: The Neural Bases of Learning and Memory

A change of about _____ mV in potential is enough to fire a neuron and generate an action potential.

The synapse consists of all of the following EXCEPT:

The brain and the spinal cord are the two main parts of the autonomic nervous system.

Which of the following would not be a function of the autonomic nervous system?

Correct examples of localization of function in the brain include all but which of the following?

Which of the following is NOT one of the four major functional systems of the brain?

An EEG measures the single firing of a neuron, one at a time.

Which of the following is not true of the cerebral cortex?

Describe the biological and electrical changes in the neuron during an action potential.

When the charge of a neuron changes from negative to positive the result is an inhibitory postsynaptic potential.

Following an action potential, the exchange of sodium ions for potassium ions restores the balance in a neuron.

Cocaine enhances the synaptic potential for which of the following neurotransmitters?

What type of behaviors would be affected if the striatal subsystem was damaged?

Which of the following was NOT a reason given for why our memory may decline as we age?

The amygdala would be closely linked with which type of learning?

The practice of phrenology was originally called __________ by Francis Gall.

Early anatomists compared neural networks to an interconnected spider web. This idea led to the idea of the ___________.

If your dog rubs up against your left arm which specific brain area would process this information?

An inhibitory postsynaptic potential is caused by a flow of _____ ions, while an excitatory postsynaptic potential is due to an increase of _____ ions.

Discuss how Otto Loewi's study supported his theory that chemical signals also control neuron activity.

The Nature of Learning and Memory

Simple Forms of Learning and Memory

Perceptual Learning and Memory

Procedural Learning I: Classical Conditioning

Procedural Learning II: Habits and Instrumental Learning

Emotional Learning and Memory

Cognitive Memory

Episodic Memory

Semantic Memory

Memory Consolidation

Short-Term Memory and Working Memory

Filters

An inhibitory postsynaptic potential is caused by a flow of _ ions, while an excitatory postsynaptic potential is due to an increase of _ ions.