Question 1

The three numbers listed on a page of a stereotaxic atlas refer to

Accepted Answer

A)  anterior-posterior, dorsal-ventral, and medal-lateral coordinates. 
B)  drill-bit diameter, length, and approximate size of lesion. 
C)  the settings on a stereotaxic apparatus for mice versus rats. 
D)  the strain, age, and weight of an animal. 
E)  camparison of coordinates for rats, primates, and humans. 
A)  anterior-posterior, dorsal-ventral, and medal-lateral coordinates. 
B)  drill-bit diameter, length, and approximate size of lesion. 
C)  the settings on a stereotaxic apparatus for mice versus rats. 
D)  the strain, age, and weight of an animal. 
E)  camparison of coordinates for rats, primates, and humans. A

Question 2

________ are produced by some white blood cells and act to destroy invading microorganisms in the body.

Accepted Answer

A)  Antibodies 
B)  Autogens 
C)  Antigens 
D)  Receptors 
E)  Astrocytes 
A)  Antibodies 
B)  Autogens 
C)  Antigens 
D)  Receptors 
E)  Astrocytes A

Question 3

Which term below means "moving backward"?

Accepted Answer

A)  antigen 
B)  retrograde 
C)  antibody 
D)  anterograde 
E)  axoplasmic transport 
A)  antigen 
B)  retrograde 
C)  antibody 
D)  anterograde 
E)  axoplasmic transport B

Question 4

The ________ labeling method uses chemicals that are taken up by dendrites and then transported through axons toward terminal buttons.

Accepted Answer

A)  retrograde 
B)  axoplasmic 
C)  anterograde 
D)  heterosynaptic 
E)  homosynaptic 
A)  retrograde 
B)  axoplasmic 
C)  anterograde 
D)  heterosynaptic 
E)  homosynaptic

Question 5

2-Activation of specific nuclei in brain can be measured using the presence of ________ protein.

Accepted Answer

The answer of 2-Activation of specific nuclei in brain can...

Question 6

Molecular biologists have tagged toxins to specific ________ that in turn will kill specific types of neurons.

Accepted Answer

A)  antigens 
B)  receptors 
C)  kainic acid 
D)  antibodies 
E)  autoreceptors 
A)  antigens 
B)  receptors 
C)  kainic acid 
D)  antibodies 
E)  autoreceptors

Question 7

________ refers to a histological procedure in which blood is drained and replaced by another fluid, such as a salt solution.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ refers to a histological procedure in...

Question 8

A ________ is a thin slice of brain used in histology.

Accepted Answer

A)  cell fragment 
B)  brain cut 
C)  section 
D)  horizontal view 
E)  tissue segment 
A)  cell fragment 
B)  brain cut 
C)  section 
D)  horizontal view 
E)  tissue segment

Question 9

Of the following, which term does not belong with the other four terms?

Accepted Answer

A)  electrical stimulation of the brain 
B)  visual examination of a stained section 
C)  cutting the brain 
D)  staining the brain 
E)  fixing the brain 
A)  electrical stimulation of the brain 
B)  visual examination of a stained section 
C)  cutting the brain 
D)  staining the brain 
E)  fixing the brain

Question 10

Explain the rationale behind the optogenetic methods.

Accepted Answer

The method can be used to stimulate or i

Question 11

Explain how a particular neurotransmitter receptor is localized in brain.

Accepted Answer

One way is to use autoradiography in whi

Question 12

The chemical ________ can be used to trace the paths of afferent axons.

Accepted Answer

A)  6-hydroxydopamine 
B)  cresyl violet 
C)  methylene blue 
D)  fluorogold 
E)  PHA-L 
A)  6-hydroxydopamine 
B)  cresyl violet 
C)  methylene blue 
D)  fluorogold 
E)  PHA-L

Question 13

Single-unit recordings

Accepted Answer

A)  represent summated neural activity of many neurons. 
B)  are made using macroelectrodes placed on the skull surface. 
C)  indicate that serotonergic neuron activity is nil during REM sleep. 
D)  suggest that serotonin-containing neurons excite REM sleep. 
E)  do not require elaborate amplifiers and equipment. 
A)  represent summated neural activity of many neurons. 
B)  are made using macroelectrodes placed on the skull surface. 
C)  indicate that serotonergic neuron activity is nil during REM sleep. 
D)  suggest that serotonin-containing neurons excite REM sleep. 
E)  do not require elaborate amplifiers and equipment.

Question 14

________ is the most common stain used to visualize cell bodies in brain tissue.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the most common stain used...

Question 15

A key advantage of the microdialysis technique is

Accepted Answer

A)  it can assess brain function on a moment-by-moment basis. 
B)  the ability to sample transmitter substances in an awake living organism. 
C)  that it uses radioactive molecules that break down quickly. 
D)  that it can be easily used in humans. 
E)  that only very small computers are needed for this technique to monitor brain function. 
A)  it can assess brain function on a moment-by-moment basis. 
B)  the ability to sample transmitter substances in an awake living organism. 
C)  that it uses radioactive molecules that break down quickly. 
D)  that it can be easily used in humans. 
E)  that only very small computers are needed for this technique to monitor brain function.

Question 16

Which of the following is strong evidence for a genetic contribution to a behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dizygotic twins have a higher concordance rate than do monozygotic twins. 
B)  Monozygotic twins have a higher concordance rate than do dizygotic twins. 
C)  Dizygotic twins have a lower concordance rate than do monozygotic twins. 
D)  Adopted children resemble their adopted families with regard to a trait. 
E)  Family members are less similar for a trait than are members of the general population. 
A)  Dizygotic twins have a higher concordance rate than do monozygotic twins. 
B)  Monozygotic twins have a higher concordance rate than do dizygotic twins. 
C)  Dizygotic twins have a lower concordance rate than do monozygotic twins. 
D)  Adopted children resemble their adopted families with regard to a trait. 
E)  Family members are less similar for a trait than are members of the general population.

Question 17

2- The ________ autoradiography technique takes advantage of the requirement of active nerve cells for more fuel.

Accepted Answer

2-DG or 2-

Question 18

The most common fixative of nerve tissue is

Accepted Answer

A)  saline. 
B)  lidocaine. 
C)  flurogold. 
D)  kainic acid. 
E)  formalin. 
A)  saline. 
B)  lidocaine. 
C)  flurogold. 
D)  kainic acid. 
E)  formalin.

Question 19

A key advantage of the method using pseudorabies virus relative to that of anterograde and retrograde labeling techniques is that

Accepted Answer

A)  the pseudorabies virus technique can be used in living brains. 
B)  the pseudorabies virus can identify serial connections among two or more neurons. 
C)  anterograde and retrograde labeling procedures take weeks as opposed to hours to trace connections. 
D)  the pseudorabies virus technique provides three-dimensional detail of cell anatomy. 
E)  levels of the virus in an area are an indication of the relative activity of that area. . 
A)  the pseudorabies virus technique can be used in living brains. 
B)  the pseudorabies virus can identify serial connections among two or more neurons. 
C)  anterograde and retrograde labeling procedures take weeks as opposed to hours to trace connections. 
D)  the pseudorabies virus technique provides three-dimensional detail of cell anatomy. 
E)  levels of the virus in an area are an indication of the relative activity of that area. .

Question 20

Neurons can be activated by

Accepted Answer

A)  infusion of GABA. 
B)  radiofrequency stimulation. 
C)  ablation. 
D)  chemical stimulation. 
E)  aspiration. 
A)  infusion of GABA. 
B)  radiofrequency stimulation. 
C)  ablation. 
D)  chemical stimulation. 
E)  aspiration.

The three numbers listed on a page of a stereotaxic atlas refer to

________ are produced by some white blood cells and act to destroy invading microorganisms in the body.

Which term below means "moving backward"?

The ________ labeling method uses chemicals that are taken up by dendrites and then transported through axons toward terminal buttons.

2-Activation of specific nuclei in brain can be measured using the presence of ________ protein.

Molecular biologists have tagged toxins to specific ________ that in turn will kill specific types of neurons.

________ refers to a histological procedure in which blood is drained and replaced by another fluid, such as a salt solution.

A ________ is a thin slice of brain used in histology.

Of the following, which term does not belong with the other four terms?

Explain the rationale behind the optogenetic methods.

Explain how a particular neurotransmitter receptor is localized in brain.

The chemical ________ can be used to trace the paths of afferent axons.

Single-unit recordings

________ is the most common stain used to visualize cell bodies in brain tissue.

A key advantage of the microdialysis technique is

Which of the following is strong evidence for a genetic contribution to a behavior?

2- The ________ autoradiography technique takes advantage of the requirement of active nerve cells for more fuel.

The most common fixative of nerve tissue is

A key advantage of the method using pseudorabies virus relative to that of anterograde and retrograde labeling techniques is that

Neurons can be activated by

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Structure of the Nervous System

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Control of Movement

Sleep and Biological Rhythms

Reproductive Behavior

Emotion

Ingestive Behavior

Learning and Memory

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The three numbers listed on a page of a stereotaxic atlas refer to

________ are produced by some white blood cells and act to destroy invading microorganisms in the body.

Which term below means "moving backward"?

The ________ labeling method uses chemicals that are taken up by dendrites and then transported through axons toward terminal buttons.

2-Activation of specific nuclei in brain can be measured using the presence of ________ protein.

Molecular biologists have tagged toxins to specific ________ that in turn will kill specific types of neurons.

________ refers to a histological procedure in which blood is drained and replaced by another fluid, such as a salt solution.

A ________ is a thin slice of brain used in histology.

Of the following, which term does not belong with the other four terms?

Explain the rationale behind the optogenetic methods.

Explain how a particular neurotransmitter receptor is localized in brain.

The chemical ________ can be used to trace the paths of afferent axons.

Single-unit recordings

________ is the most common stain used to visualize cell bodies in brain tissue.

A key advantage of the microdialysis technique is

Which of the following is strong evidence for a genetic contribution to a behavior?

2- The ________ autoradiography technique takes advantage of the requirement of active nerve cells for more fuel.

The most common fixative of nerve tissue is

A key advantage of the method using pseudorabies virus relative to that of anterograde and retrograde labeling techniques is that

Neurons can be activated by

Introduction

Structure and Function of Cells of the Nervous System

Structure of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Vision

Audition, the Body Senses, and the Chemical Senses

Control of Movement

Sleep and Biological Rhythms

Reproductive Behavior

Emotion

Ingestive Behavior

Learning and Memory

Human Communication

Neurological Disorders

Schizophrenia and the Affective Disorders

Anxiety Disorders, Autistic Disorder, Attention-Deficithyperactivity Disorder, and Stress Disorders

Drug Abuse

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