Question 1

The sexually reproductive glands in males produce more _____ than they do _____.

Accepted Answer

A) estrogen;testosterone 
B) testosterone;estrogen 
C) oxytocin;testosterone 
D) oxytocin;estrogen 
A) estrogen;testosterone 
B) testosterone;estrogen 
C) oxytocin;testosterone 
D) oxytocin;estrogen

Question 2

The _____ receive information;the _____ transmit information.

Accepted Answer

A) axons;cell bodies 
B) axons;dendrites 
C) dendrites;axons 
D) dendrites;glia 
A) axons;cell bodies 
B) axons;dendrites 
C) dendrites;axons 
D) dendrites;glia

Question 3

The effects of cardiovascular exercise on brain plasticity are GREATEST in:

Accepted Answer

A) older adults. 
B) children. 
C) young adults. 
D) depressed individuals. 
A) older adults. 
B) children. 
C) young adults. 
D) depressed individuals.

Question 4

Which brain imaging technique is commonly used to detect tumors?

Accepted Answer

A) CT 
B) PET 
C) MRI 
D) fMRI 
A) CT 
B) PET 
C) MRI 
D) fMRI

Question 5

The ontogeny of the brain refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) how the brain evolved as species became more complex. 
B) how the brain evolved within a single species. 
C) unique brain characteristics common to members of a family that are evident across at least three generations. 
D) brain development in an individual. 
A) how the brain evolved as species became more complex. 
B) how the brain evolved within a single species. 
C) unique brain characteristics common to members of a family that are evident across at least three generations. 
D) brain development in an individual.

Question 6

Which structure is NOT part of the hindbrain?

Accepted Answer

A) the cerebellum 
B) the basal ganglia 
C) the reticular formation 
D) the pons 
A) the cerebellum 
B) the basal ganglia 
C) the reticular formation 
D) the pons

Question 7

In the age-old debate between the influences of nature versus nurture on human behavior,the general consensus is that:

Accepted Answer

A) behavior is almost exclusively the result of genetic factors (nature). 
B) behavior is almost exclusively the result of environmental factors (nurture). 
C) behavior is almost exclusively the result of genetic factors (epigenetics). 
D) both nature and nurture are important determinants of human behavior. 
A) behavior is almost exclusively the result of genetic factors (nature). 
B) behavior is almost exclusively the result of environmental factors (nurture). 
C) behavior is almost exclusively the result of genetic factors (epigenetics). 
D) both nature and nurture are important determinants of human behavior.

Question 8

Which lobe of the cerebral cortex is mainly involved in processing auditory information?

Accepted Answer

A) temporal 
B) occipital 
C) frontal 
D) parietal 
A) temporal 
B) occipital 
C) frontal 
D) parietal

Question 9

What is the relationship between vesicles and neurotransmitters?

Accepted Answer

A) Neurotransmitters release vesicles. 
B) Neurotransmitters contain vesicles. 
C) Neurotransmitters are packaged in vesicles. 
D) Neurotransmitters travel across vesicles. 
A) Neurotransmitters release vesicles. 
B) Neurotransmitters contain vesicles. 
C) Neurotransmitters are packaged in vesicles. 
D) Neurotransmitters travel across vesicles.

Question 10

When an action potential occurs,_____ gates open,resulting in the inside of the cell becoming more _____ relative to the outside.

Accepted Answer

A) potassium;negative 
B) potassium;positive 
C) sodium;positive 
D) sodium;negative 
A) potassium;negative 
B) potassium;positive 
C) sodium;positive 
D) sodium;negative

Question 11

What subdivision of the autonomic nervous system would be MOST associated with the phrase "fight or flight"?

Accepted Answer

A) the central nervous system 
B) the parasympathetic nervous system 
C) the sympathetic nervous system 
D) the somatic nervous system 
A) the central nervous system 
B) the parasympathetic nervous system 
C) the sympathetic nervous system 
D) the somatic nervous system

Question 12

Low levels of both _____ and _____ have been implicated as contributory factors in mood disorders.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Neurotransmitters floating in the synapse may bind to _____ on the postsynaptic neuron.

Accepted Answer

A) vesicles 
B) receptors 
C) autoreceptors 
D) cell bodies 
A) vesicles 
B) receptors 
C) autoreceptors 
D) cell bodies

Question 14

Which situation would activate the amygdala to the GREATEST extent?

Accepted Answer

A) going for a morning jog 
B) trying to remember a list of seven random numbers 
C) being dumped by your first boyfriend or girlfriend 
D) trying to stay awake in class 
A) going for a morning jog 
B) trying to remember a list of seven random numbers 
C) being dumped by your first boyfriend or girlfriend 
D) trying to stay awake in class

Question 15

Humans have _____ pairs of chromosomes.

Accepted Answer

A) 13 
B) 16 
C) 23 
D) 46 
A) 13 
B) 16 
C) 23 
D) 46

Question 16

Ben has a series of X-ray photographs taken from around his head at different angles.A computer program then combines these images into one picture of the brain.Ben has just received a(n)_____ scan.

Accepted Answer

A) CT 
B) PET 
C) MRI 
D) fMRI 
A) CT 
B) PET 
C) MRI 
D) fMRI

Question 17

A neuroscientist interested in brain ontogeny might study:

Accepted Answer

A) how the human brain has evolved from earlier hominoid brains. 
B) how the human forebrain divides into cortical and subcortical structures. 
C) differences between human and chimpanzee brains. 
D) commonalities between human and rat brains. 
A) how the human brain has evolved from earlier hominoid brains. 
B) how the human forebrain divides into cortical and subcortical structures. 
C) differences between human and chimpanzee brains. 
D) commonalities between human and rat brains.

Question 18

_____ channels are open while a neuron is at rest;most _____ channels are closed.

Accepted Answer

A) Na+;Cl- 
B) Na+;K+ 
C) Na+;Ca++ 
D) K+;Na+ 
A) Na+;Cl- 
B) Na+;K+ 
C) Na+;Ca++ 
D) K+;Na+

Question 19

Which component of the neuron houses the chromosomes,the genetic blueprint of an individual?

Accepted Answer

A) dendrite 
B) axon 
C) ribosome 
D) nucleus 
A) dendrite 
B) axon 
C) ribosome 
D) nucleus

Question 20

Axons and dendrites are involved in:

Accepted Answer

A) cell reproduction. 
B) energy production. 
C) communication. 
D) metabolism 
A) cell reproduction. 
B) energy production. 
C) communication. 
D) metabolism

Exam 3: Neuroscience and Behavior-Part A

The sexually reproductive glands in males produce more _____ than they do _____.

The _____ receive information;the _____ transmit information.

The effects of cardiovascular exercise on brain plasticity are GREATEST in:

Which brain imaging technique is commonly used to detect tumors?

The ontogeny of the brain refers to:

Which structure is NOT part of the hindbrain?

In the age-old debate between the influences of nature versus nurture on human behavior,the general consensus is that:

Which lobe of the cerebral cortex is mainly involved in processing auditory information?

What is the relationship between vesicles and neurotransmitters?

When an action potential occurs,_____ gates open,resulting in the inside of the cell becoming more _____ relative to the outside.

What subdivision of the autonomic nervous system would be MOST associated with the phrase "fight or flight"?

Low levels of both _____ and _____ have been implicated as contributory factors in mood disorders.

Neurotransmitters floating in the synapse may bind to _____ on the postsynaptic neuron.

Which situation would activate the amygdala to the GREATEST extent?

Humans have _____ pairs of chromosomes.

Ben has a series of X-ray photographs taken from around his head at different angles.A computer program then combines these images into one picture of the brain.Ben has just received a(n)_____ scan.

A neuroscientist interested in brain ontogeny might study:

_____ channels are open while a neuron is at rest;most _____ channels are closed.

Which component of the neuron houses the chromosomes,the genetic blueprint of an individual?

Axons and dendrites are involved in:

Evolution of Psychological Science-Part A

Evolution of Psychological Science-Part B

Evolution of Psychological Science-Part C

Evolution of Psychological Science-Part D

Evolution of Psychological Science-Part E

Methods in Psychology-Part A

Methods in Psychology-Part B

Methods in Psychology-Part C

Methods in Psychology-Part D

Methods in Psychology-Part E

Neuroscience and Behavior-Part B

Neuroscience and Behavior-Part C

Neuroscience and Behavior-Part D

Neuroscience and Behavior-Part E

Sensation and Perception-Part A

Sensation and Perception-Part B

Sensation and Perception-Part C

Sensation and Perception-Part D

Sensation and Perception-Part E

Consciousness-Part A

Consciousness-Part B

Consciousness-Part C

Consciousness-Part D

Consciousness-Part E

Memory-Part A

Memory-Part B

Memory-Part C

Memory-Part D

Memory-Part E

Learning-Part A

Learning-Part B

Learning-Part C

Learning-Part D

Learning-Part E

Emotion and Motivation-Part A

Emotion and Motivation-Part B

Emotion and Motivation-Part C

Emotion and Motivation-Part D

Emotion and Motivation-Part E

Language and Thought-Part A

Language and Thought-Part B

Language and Thought-Part C

Language and Thought-Part D

Language and Thought-Part E

Intelligence-Part A

Intelligence-Part B

Intelligence-Part C

Intelligence-Part D

Intelligence-Part E

Development-Part A

Development-Part B

Development-Part C

Development-Part D

Development-Part E

Personality-Part A

Personality-Part B

Personality-Part C

Personality-Part D

Personality-Part E

The sexually reproductive glands in males produce more _ than they do _.

The _ receive information;the _ transmit information.

When an action potential occurs,_ gates open,resulting in the inside of the cell becoming more _ relative to the outside.

Low levels of both _ and _ have been implicated as contributory factors in mood disorders.

_ channels are open while a neuron is at rest;most _ channels are closed.