Exam 4: The Biological Bases of Behaviour

The short fibres that extend from the neuron,allowing it to receive messages from other neurons,are __________.

Which of the following is NOT a part of the endocrine system?

The process of digesting your last snack or meal and the unconscious regulation of your breathing are primarily rooted in the __________ nervous system.

The structure that connects the two hemispheres of the cerebral cortex is the _________.

Estrogen is to _______ as testosterone is to _______.

Hank has been overweight since childhood.He diets frequently and can lose weight but always seems to gain it back,because he is unable to control his eating.Hank may have a problem with his:

The period in which the neuron begins to pump sodium ions out of the cell and can fire only if the incoming message is extremely powerful is called the:

The autonomic nervous system is responsible for:

The medulla,pons,and thalamus are all part of the:

After removal of a tumour from the LEFT side of her brain,Sharon recovered well.However,some of her former abilities are now limited.Which of the following abilities are most likely affected?

The part of the hindbrain that largely controls breathing,heart rate,and blood pressure is the ______________.

The _______ looks like two wrinkled hemispheres.

If you are shot in the head and there is damage to the medulla,this can seriously impair your ability to:

The myelin sheath:

The glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream are called _________.

The part of the brain that controls breathing,heartbeat,and posture is the:

The thyroid and pituitary glands are part of our _________ system.

A victim of a car wreck with head injuries,whose involuntary bodily processes (breathing,heartbeat,etc.)have been disturbed,probably has had damage done to the _______.

A young woman recovering from a blow to her head finds she has great difficulty maintaining her balance and coordinating her movements.Injury to which part of her brain is likely to be causing her difficulties?

The three parts of every neuron are: