Question 1

When a neuron is at rest, the plasma membrane allows the unrestricted flow of _____ ions.

Accepted Answer

A) potassium 
B) sodium 
C) large protein 
D) chlorine 
A) potassium 
B) sodium 
C) large protein 
D) chlorine A

Question 2

A type of neuron that carries information from the cerebellum to the rest of the brain and spinal cord is a:

Accepted Answer

A) nucleus. 
B) motor neuron. 
C) Purkinje cell. 
D) bipolar cell. 
A) nucleus. 
B) motor neuron. 
C) Purkinje cell. 
D) bipolar cell. C

Question 3

After his accident, Phineas Gage suffered from impairments in all of these behaviors EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) emotion regulation. 
B) planning. 
C) decision making. 
D) language comprehension. 
A) emotion regulation. 
B) planning. 
C) decision making. 
D) language comprehension. D

Question 4

The myelin sheath is an insulating layer of fatty material composed of:

Accepted Answer

A) dendrites. 
B) pyramidal cells. 
C) axons. 
D) glial cells. 
A) dendrites. 
B) pyramidal cells. 
C) axons. 
D) glial cells.

Question 5

The insulating layer of fatty material that covers the axon of many neurons is called the:

Accepted Answer

A) axon sheath. 
B) myelin sheath. 
C) glial cover. 
D) glial insulator. 
A) axon sheath. 
B) myelin sheath. 
C) glial cover. 
D) glial insulator.

Question 6

The _____ is a central location for neurotransmitters that are critical for motivation, mood, and arousal.

Accepted Answer

A) cerebellum 
B) pons 
C) midbrain 
D) medulla 
A) cerebellum 
B) pons 
C) midbrain 
D) medulla

Question 7

Mary lives with her identical twin Carrie, her older brother Larry, her parents Harry and Teri, and her grandfather Jerry. Consider the percentage of genes shared by Mary and Teri. This percentage is the same as those shared by:

Accepted Answer

A) Carrie and Larry. 
B) Mary and Carrie. 
C) Mary and Jerry. 
D) Harry and Teri. 
A) Carrie and Larry. 
B) Mary and Carrie. 
C) Mary and Jerry. 
D) Harry and Teri.

Question 8

The nodes of Ranvier are the:

Accepted Answer

A) spaces in which one neuron receives information from another neuron. 
B) spaces between sections of myelin on an axon. 
C) sections of myelin wrapped around the axon. 
D) "jumping" of the electrical signal. 
A) spaces in which one neuron receives information from another neuron. 
B) spaces between sections of myelin on an axon. 
C) sections of myelin wrapped around the axon. 
D) "jumping" of the electrical signal.

Question 9

The iron rod that was driven through the head of Phineas Gage affected the connections between all of these brain regions EXCEPT the:

Accepted Answer

A) medulla. 
B) amygdala. 
C) limbic system. 
D) frontal lobes. 
A) medulla. 
B) amygdala. 
C) limbic system. 
D) frontal lobes.

Question 10

What are the two specialized extensions of the neuron that allow it to communicate?

Accepted Answer

A) axons and synapses 
B) dendrites and axons 
C) dendrites and cell bodies 
D) axons and myelin 
A) axons and synapses 
B) dendrites and axons 
C) dendrites and cell bodies 
D) axons and myelin

Question 11

Which drug might BEST treat an actor suffering from stage fright?

Accepted Answer

A) a selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor 
B) L-Dopa 
C) beta blockers 
D) amphetamine 
A) a selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor 
B) L-Dopa 
C) beta blockers 
D) amphetamine

Question 12

Mirror neurons are most activated when we:

Accepted Answer

A) watch someone perform a purposive behavior. 
B) stare at our reflection. 
C) recall a grocery list committed to memory. 
D) trace an object using our non-dominant hand. 
A) watch someone perform a purposive behavior. 
B) stare at our reflection. 
C) recall a grocery list committed to memory. 
D) trace an object using our non-dominant hand.

Question 13

The electrical charge of a neuron at rest is largely the result of _____ flowing _____ the neuron.

Accepted Answer

A) potassium; out of 
B) potassium; into 
C) sodium; out of 
D) sodium; into 
A) potassium; out of 
B) potassium; into 
C) sodium; out of 
D) sodium; into

Question 14

The somatosensory area of the cerebral cortex has more area devoted to processing:

Accepted Answer

A) larger areas of the body, like the trunk. 
B) smaller areas of the body, like the toes. 
C) more sensitive areas of the body, like the mouth. 
D) more muscular areas of the body, like the legs. 
A) larger areas of the body, like the trunk. 
B) smaller areas of the body, like the toes. 
C) more sensitive areas of the body, like the mouth. 
D) more muscular areas of the body, like the legs.

Question 15

Researchers can directly manipulate brain activity and measure its effects using:

Accepted Answer

A) TMS. 
B) PET. 
C) EEG. 
D) fMRI. 
A) TMS. 
B) PET. 
C) EEG. 
D) fMRI.

Question 16

The midbrain structure that is involved in movement and arousal is the:

Accepted Answer

A) tegmentum. 
B) tectum. 
C) reticular formation. 
D) cerebellum. 
A) tegmentum. 
B) tectum. 
C) reticular formation. 
D) cerebellum.

Question 17

Histone modification:

Accepted Answer

A) causes only the expression of genes. 
B) results in the formation of novel DNA sequences. 
C) causes both the expression and non-expression of genes. 
D) results in the formation of novel chromosomal pairs. 
A) causes only the expression of genes. 
B) results in the formation of novel DNA sequences. 
C) causes both the expression and non-expression of genes. 
D) results in the formation of novel chromosomal pairs.

Question 18

When a neuron is at rest, there is a high concentration of _____ ions outside the cell relative to the inside.

Accepted Answer

A) positively charged sodium 
B) positively charged potassium 
C) positively charged chloride 
D) negatively charged protein 
A) positively charged sodium 
B) positively charged potassium 
C) positively charged chloride 
D) negatively charged protein

Question 19

Which statement regarding bipolar cells is true?

Accepted Answer

A) They are a type of interneuron. 
B) They have two axons. 
C) They are involved in vision. 
D) They are located in the cerebellum. 
A) They are a type of interneuron. 
B) They have two axons. 
C) They are involved in vision. 
D) They are located in the cerebellum.

Question 20

A(n) _____ is a drug that increases the action of a neurotransmitter.

Accepted Answer

A) mimicker 
B) protagonist 
C) agonist 
D) antagonist 
A) mimicker 
B) protagonist 
C) agonist 
D) antagonist

Exam 3: Section 2: Neuroscience and Behavior

When a neuron is at rest, the plasma membrane allows the unrestricted flow of _____ ions.

A type of neuron that carries information from the cerebellum to the rest of the brain and spinal cord is a:

After his accident, Phineas Gage suffered from impairments in all of these behaviors EXCEPT:

The myelin sheath is an insulating layer of fatty material composed of:

The insulating layer of fatty material that covers the axon of many neurons is called the:

The _____ is a central location for neurotransmitters that are critical for motivation, mood, and arousal.

Mary lives with her identical twin Carrie, her older brother Larry, her parents Harry and Teri, and her grandfather Jerry. Consider the percentage of genes shared by Mary and Teri. This percentage is the same as those shared by:

The nodes of Ranvier are the:

The iron rod that was driven through the head of Phineas Gage affected the connections between all of these brain regions EXCEPT the:

What are the two specialized extensions of the neuron that allow it to communicate?

Which drug might BEST treat an actor suffering from stage fright?

Mirror neurons are most activated when we:

The electrical charge of a neuron at rest is largely the result of _____ flowing _____ the neuron.

The somatosensory area of the cerebral cortex has more area devoted to processing:

Researchers can directly manipulate brain activity and measure its effects using:

The midbrain structure that is involved in movement and arousal is the:

Histone modification:

When a neuron is at rest, there is a high concentration of _____ ions outside the cell relative to the inside.

Which statement regarding bipolar cells is true?

A(n) _____ is a drug that increases the action of a neurotransmitter.

Section 1: Psychology: Evolution of a Science

Section 2: Psychology: Evolution of a Science

Section 3: Psychology: Evolution of a Science

Section 4 : Psychology: Evolution of a Science

Section 5: Psychology: Evolution of a Science

Section 6 : Psychology: Evolution of a Science

Section 1: Methods in Psychology

Section 2: Methods in Psychology

Section 3: Methods in Psychology

Section 4: Methods in Psychology

Section 5: Methods in Psychology

Section 6: Methods in Psychology

Section 1: Neuroscience and Behavior

Section 3: Neuroscience and Behavior

Section 4: Neuroscience and Behavior

Section 5: Neuroscience and Behavior

Section 6: Neuroscience and Behavior

Section 1 : Sensation and Perception

Section 2: Sensation and Perception

Section 3: Sensation and Perception

Section 4: Sensation and Perception

Section 5: Sensation and Perception

Section 6: Sensation and Perception

Section 1: Consciousness

Section 2: Consciousness

Section 3: Consciousness

Section 4: Consciousness

Section 5: Consciousness

Section 6: Consciousness

Section 1: Memory

Section 2: Memory

Section 3: Memory

Section 4: Memory

Section 5: Memory

Section 6: Memory

Section 1: Learning

Section 2: Learning

Section 3: Learning

Section 4: Learning

Section 5 : Learning

Section 6: Learning

Section 1: Emotion and Motivation

Section 2: Emotion and Motivation

Section 3: Emotion and Motivation

Section 4: Emotion and Motivation

Section 5: Emotion and Motivation

Section 6: Emotion and Motivation

Section 1: Language and Thought

Section 2: Language and Thought

Section 3: Language and Thought

Section 4: Language and Thought

Section 5: Language and Thought

Section 6: Language and Thought

Section 1: Intelligence

Section 2: Intelligence

Section 3: Intelligence

Section 4 : Intelligence

Section 5: Intelligence

Section 6 : Intelligence

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