Question 1

The parietal lobe is located at the front of the head and is the final destination for visual information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What is the endocrine system,and how is it different from neurotransmitters in our brain? What is the master gland,and what does it influence?

Accepted Answer

Endocrine system is a network of glands

Question 3

The system manufactures and secretes chemical messengers called hormones into the bloodstream.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The system manufactures and secretes chemical messengers...

Question 4

Which assessment technique shows the location of brain activity and involves the injection of a radioactive substance?

Accepted Answer

A) MRI 
B) fMRI 
C) PET scan 
D) electroencephalogram 
A) MRI 
B) fMRI 
C) PET scan 
D) electroencephalogram

Question 5

What would the brain scan of a professional violinist most likely reveal?

Accepted Answer

A) an increase in the representation of fingers on the left hand compared to the right hand. 
B) an increase in the representation of the fingers on both hands. 
C) an overall increase in size of the left somatosensory cortex 
D) a generalized increase in limbic system functioning. 
A) an increase in the representation of fingers on the left hand compared to the right hand. 
B) an increase in the representation of the fingers on both hands. 
C) an overall increase in size of the left somatosensory cortex 
D) a generalized increase in limbic system functioning.

Question 6

In the 1950s,Walter Hess examined 4500 brain sites in nearly 500 cats using which technique?

Accepted Answer

A) brain lesions 
B) functional MRI 
C) electrical recording 
D) electrical stimulation 
A) brain lesions 
B) functional MRI 
C) electrical recording 
D) electrical stimulation

Question 7

Draw a diagram of the organization of the nervous system,including the divisions and subdivisions.Give a brief description of the function of each of the parts of your diagram.What is the overall significance of having two major divisions of the nervous system?

Accepted Answer

Include central nervous system and perip

Question 8

What is the most likely mechanism of action of hallucinogenic drugs?

Accepted Answer

A) suppression of the effect of serotonin. 
B) enhancement of the production of serotonin. 
C) enhancement of the effect of serotonin 
D) depletion of serotonin from the brain. 
A) suppression of the effect of serotonin. 
B) enhancement of the production of serotonin. 
C) enhancement of the effect of serotonin 
D) depletion of serotonin from the brain.

Question 9

Descartes proposed the radical idea that the human body is an "animal machine".

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

One of the functions of the hypothalamus is to maintain the body's homeostasis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which part of the body is directly responsible for respiration,digestion,and arousal?

Accepted Answer

A) spinal cord. 
B) somatic nervous system. 
C) central nervous system. 
D) autonomic nervous system. 
A) spinal cord. 
B) somatic nervous system. 
C) central nervous system. 
D) autonomic nervous system.

Question 12

The production of new brain cells from naturally occurring stem cells occurs in the brains of adult mammals.Which term best reflects this process?

Accepted Answer

A) plasticity. 
B) transformation. 
C) neurogenesis. 
D) reuptake. 
A) plasticity. 
B) transformation. 
C) neurogenesis. 
D) reuptake.

Question 13

The are the branched fibres of neurons that receive incoming signals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The are the branched fibres of neurons...

Question 14

Which concept is most similar to that of a thermostat?

Accepted Answer

A) evolution. 
B) determinism. 
C) homeostasis. 
D) the action potential. 
A) evolution. 
B) determinism. 
C) homeostasis. 
D) the action potential.

Question 15

Which statement regarding the divisions of the nervous system is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) the somatic nervous system can be divided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. 
B) the peripheral nervous system can be divided into the somatic and autonomic nervous systems. 
C) the autonomic nervous system can be divided into the peripheral and central nervous systems. 
D) the central nervous system can be divided into the somatic and autonomic nervous systems. 
A) the somatic nervous system can be divided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. 
B) the peripheral nervous system can be divided into the somatic and autonomic nervous systems. 
C) the autonomic nervous system can be divided into the peripheral and central nervous systems. 
D) the central nervous system can be divided into the somatic and autonomic nervous systems.

Question 16

Neural signals are picked up by the dendrites,sent to the soma,down the axon,and finally reach the terminal buttons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The autonomic nervous system has two divisions.The subdivision deals with emergency response and the mobilization of energy,and the subdivision monitors the routine operation of the body's internal functions and conserves and restores body energy.

Accepted Answer

sympatheti

Question 18

A first-time marathon runner is learning that running a marathon can be quite stimulating.How are the applause from the spectators,the sights along the road,and the pain of exertion brought to the central nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A) By the cerebellum. 
B) By the thalamus. 
C) By the brain stem. 
D) By the peripheral nervous system. 
A) By the cerebellum. 
B) By the thalamus. 
C) By the brain stem. 
D) By the peripheral nervous system.

Question 19

Which statement about neurogenesis is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) The adult brain is capable of neurogenesis. 
B) Neurogenesis increases with age. 
C) Neurogenesis is ongoing until puberty. 
D) Neurogenesis occurs primarily during REM sleep. 
A) The adult brain is capable of neurogenesis. 
B) Neurogenesis increases with age. 
C) Neurogenesis is ongoing until puberty. 
D) Neurogenesis occurs primarily during REM sleep.

Question 20

Terminal buttons are branched fibres of neurons that receive incoming signals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: A: the Biological Bases of Behaviour

The parietal lobe is located at the front of the head and is the final destination for visual information.

What is the endocrine system,and how is it different from neurotransmitters in our brain? What is the master gland,and what does it influence?

The system manufactures and secretes chemical messengers called hormones into the bloodstream.

Which assessment technique shows the location of brain activity and involves the injection of a radioactive substance?

What would the brain scan of a professional violinist most likely reveal?

In the 1950s,Walter Hess examined 4500 brain sites in nearly 500 cats using which technique?

Draw a diagram of the organization of the nervous system,including the divisions and subdivisions.Give a brief description of the function of each of the parts of your diagram.What is the overall significance of having two major divisions of the nervous system?

What is the most likely mechanism of action of hallucinogenic drugs?

Descartes proposed the radical idea that the human body is an "animal machine".

One of the functions of the hypothalamus is to maintain the body's homeostasis.

Which part of the body is directly responsible for respiration,digestion,and arousal?

The production of new brain cells from naturally occurring stem cells occurs in the brains of adult mammals.Which term best reflects this process?

The are the branched fibres of neurons that receive incoming signals.

Which concept is most similar to that of a thermostat?

Which statement regarding the divisions of the nervous system is correct?

Neural signals are picked up by the dendrites,sent to the soma,down the axon,and finally reach the terminal buttons.

The autonomic nervous system has two divisions.The subdivision deals with emergency response and the mobilization of energy,and the subdivision monitors the routine operation of the body's internal functions and conserves and restores body energy.

A first-time marathon runner is learning that running a marathon can be quite stimulating.How are the applause from the spectators,the sights along the road,and the pain of exertion brought to the central nervous system?

Which statement about neurogenesis is accurate?

Terminal buttons are branched fibres of neurons that receive incoming signals.

Psychology and Life

A: Psychology and Life

Research Methods in Psychology

A: Research Methods in Psychology

The Biological Bases of Behaviour

A: Evolutionary Psychology

Sensation and Perception

Mind,consciousness,and Alternate States

A: Sensation and Perception

Learning and Bahaviour Analysis

A: Mind,consciousness,and Alternate States

Memory

A: Learning and Bahaviour Analysis

Cognitive Processes

A: Memory

Intelligence and Intelligence Assessment

A: Cognitive Processes

Human Development Across the Life Span

A: Intelligence and Intelligence Assessment

Motivation

A: Human Development Across the Life Span

Emotion,stress,and Health

A: Emotion,stress,and Health

Understanding Human Personality

A: Understanding Human Personality

Psychological Disorders

A: Psychological Disorders

Social Psychology

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