Question 1

The major unit of hereditary transmission is the:

Accepted Answer

A) gene. 
B) DNA. 
C) chromosome. 
D) sperm cell. 
A) gene. 
B) DNA. 
C) chromosome. 
D) sperm cell.

Question 2

_____ 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 3

The heritability index for intelligence is approximately .50, meaning that:

Accepted Answer

A) genetic factors are 50 percent more important than environmental factors in determining intelligence. 
B) parents with above-average intelligence have a 50 percent chance of having a child with above-average intelligence. 
C) about half of the variability in intelligence scores in the population can be attributed to environmental factors. 
D) intelligence is completely the result of genes for 50 percent of people. 
A) genetic factors are 50 percent more important than environmental factors in determining intelligence. 
B) parents with above-average intelligence have a 50 percent chance of having a child with above-average intelligence. 
C) about half of the variability in intelligence scores in the population can be attributed to environmental factors. 
D) intelligence is completely the result of genes for 50 percent of people.

Question 4

The process by which a neurotransmitter is reabsorbed by the terminal button of the presynaptic neuron is termed:

Accepted Answer

A) reuptake. 
B) reconstitution. 
C) deactivation. 
D) autoreception. 
A) reuptake. 
B) reconstitution. 
C) deactivation. 
D) autoreception.

Question 5

Which structure is not involved in intentional movement?

Accepted Answer

A) basal ganglia 
B) striatum 
C) tegmentum 
D) hypothalamus 
A) basal ganglia 
B) striatum 
C) tegmentum 
D) hypothalamus

Question 6

The small gap between the terminal button of one neuron and a dendrite of a second neuron is called a:

Accepted Answer

A) node of Ranvier. 
B) synapse. 
C) vesicle. 
D) receptor. 
A) node of Ranvier. 
B) synapse. 
C) vesicle. 
D) receptor.

Question 7

During the refractory period, a chemical "pump" moves:

Accepted Answer

A) myelin down the nodes of Ranvier. 
B) sodium out of the cell. 
C) potassium out of the cell. 
D) negatively charged protein ions out of the cell. 
A) myelin down the nodes of Ranvier. 
B) sodium out of the cell. 
C) potassium out of the cell. 
D) negatively charged protein ions out of the cell.

Question 8

_____ disease, which involves severe impairment of memory, is most closely associated with the deterioration of _____-producing neurons.

Accepted Answer

A) Alzheimer's; acetylcholine 
B) Alzheimer's; dopamine 
C) Parkinson's; acetylcholine 
D) Huntington's; endorphin 
A) Alzheimer's; acetylcholine 
B) Alzheimer's; dopamine 
C) Parkinson's; acetylcholine 
D) Huntington's; endorphin

Question 9

Which statement MOST closely describes the firing of a single neuron?

Accepted Answer

A) Smoke triggers the alarm on a smoke detector. 
B) Grip pressure on the hose handle modifies the pressure of the water stream. 
C) Greater tension on a rubber band causes a paper ball to be launched with greater velocity. 
D) Cell phone reception quality depends on how close you are to a cell phone tower. 
A) Smoke triggers the alarm on a smoke detector. 
B) Grip pressure on the hose handle modifies the pressure of the water stream. 
C) Greater tension on a rubber band causes a paper ball to be launched with greater velocity. 
D) Cell phone reception quality depends on how close you are to a cell phone tower.

Question 10

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of the cerebral cortex?

Accepted Answer

A) necessary for survival 
B) outermost layer of the brain 
C) divided into two hemispheres 
D) visible to the naked eye 
A) necessary for survival 
B) outermost layer of the brain 
C) divided into two hemispheres 
D) visible to the naked eye

Question 11

_____ are cells in the nervous system that communicate with one another to perform information-processing tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) Glia 
B) Oligodendrocytes 
C) Mitochondria 
D) Neurons 
A) Glia 
B) Oligodendrocytes 
C) Mitochondria 
D) Neurons

Question 12

The amygdala is most active in encoding emotional memories that are:

Accepted Answer

A) fearful. 
B) joyful. 
C) depressing. 
D) surprising. 
A) fearful. 
B) joyful. 
C) depressing. 
D) surprising.

Question 13

The drugs used to treat depression often enhance the processing of neurotransmitters such as serotonin by:

Accepted Answer

A) blocking reuptake of neurotransmitters. 
B) fitting into receptors on the axon of the receiving cell. 
C) decreasing the electrochemical charge on the membrane of the receiving cell. 
D) decreasing the duration of the refractory period. 
A) blocking reuptake of neurotransmitters. 
B) fitting into receptors on the axon of the receiving cell. 
C) decreasing the electrochemical charge on the membrane of the receiving cell. 
D) decreasing the duration of the refractory period.

Question 14

Andy is walking down the street when suddenly a car honks its horn. Andy immediately swings his head in the direction of the sound, primarily a result of the functioning of the:

Accepted Answer

A) medulla. 
B) tectum. 
C) cerebellum. 
D) hypothalamus. 
A) medulla. 
B) tectum. 
C) cerebellum. 
D) hypothalamus.

Question 15

A sharpshooter in a war combat zone is monitoring a busy street for his enemy target. He will have only one chance to take out his target; thus he is scanning the street with extreme vigilance. The activity of which neurotransmitter is underlying his alertness?

Accepted Answer

A) GABA 
B) endorphins 
C) dopamine 
D) norepinephrine 
A) GABA 
B) endorphins 
C) dopamine 
D) norepinephrine

Question 16

Anne has an illness that affects the ability of her neurons to function. Specifically, she has been having difficulty coordinating her movements. Which type of neurons are probably affected?

Accepted Answer

A) sensory neurons 
B) motor neurons 
C) interneurons 
D) Purkinje cells 
A) sensory neurons 
B) motor neurons 
C) interneurons 
D) Purkinje cells

Question 17

The flow of information within a neuron is _____, whereas the flow of information between neurons is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) mechanical; electrical 
B) chemical; electrical 
C) electrical; chemical 
D) direct current; alternating current 
A) mechanical; electrical 
B) chemical; electrical 
C) electrical; chemical 
D) direct current; alternating current

Question 18

Which activity is NOT a function of the parasympathetic nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A) slow heartbeat 
B) stimulate digestive activity 
C) inhibit bowel movement 
D) constrict pupils 
A) slow heartbeat 
B) stimulate digestive activity 
C) inhibit bowel movement 
D) constrict pupils

Question 19

Kobe works at a communications firm. His job is to receive information from the executive office and then pass this information down the line to all other offices in the firm. Kobe is the metaphorical _____ of the firm.

Accepted Answer

A) axon 
B) nucleus 
C) terminal button 
D) glial cell 
A) axon 
B) nucleus 
C) terminal button 
D) glial cell

Question 20

During times of stress, the pituitary gland secretes the hormone:

Accepted Answer

A) testosterone. 
B) DMT. 
C) oxytocin. 
D) ACTH. 
A) testosterone. 
B) DMT. 
C) oxytocin. 
D) ACTH.

Exam 3: Section 2: Neuroscience and Behavior

The major unit of hereditary transmission is the:

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

The heritability index for intelligence is approximately .50, meaning that:

The process by which a neurotransmitter is reabsorbed by the terminal button of the presynaptic neuron is termed:

Which structure is not involved in intentional movement?

The small gap between the terminal button of one neuron and a dendrite of a second neuron is called a:

During the refractory period, a chemical "pump" moves:

_____ disease, which involves severe impairment of memory, is most closely associated with the deterioration of _____-producing neurons.

Which statement MOST closely describes the firing of a single neuron?

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of the cerebral cortex?

_____ are cells in the nervous system that communicate with one another to perform information-processing tasks.

The amygdala is most active in encoding emotional memories that are:

The drugs used to treat depression often enhance the processing of neurotransmitters such as serotonin by:

Andy is walking down the street when suddenly a car honks its horn. Andy immediately swings his head in the direction of the sound, primarily a result of the functioning of the:

A sharpshooter in a war combat zone is monitoring a busy street for his enemy target. He will have only one chance to take out his target; thus he is scanning the street with extreme vigilance. The activity of which neurotransmitter is underlying his alertness?

Anne has an illness that affects the ability of her neurons to function. Specifically, she has been having difficulty coordinating her movements. Which type of neurons are probably affected?

The flow of information within a neuron is _____, whereas the flow of information between neurons is _____.

Which activity is NOT a function of the parasympathetic nervous system?

Kobe works at a communications firm. His job is to receive information from the executive office and then pass this information down the line to all other offices in the firm. Kobe is the metaphorical _____ of the firm.

During times of stress, the pituitary gland secretes the hormone:

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

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

_ disease, which involves severe impairment of memory, is most closely associated with the deterioration of _-producing neurons.

The flow of information within a neuron is _, whereas the flow of information between neurons is _.