Exam 3: Section 2: Neuroscience and Behavior

Which ion has a negative charge?

The functions of which lobe of the cerebral cortex truly sets humans apart from other animals?

Chemical modifications of DNA that can turn genes on and off are termed epigenetic:

Genes are sections on a strand of:

Which structure is NOT part of the hindbrain?

All of these are mechanisms for getting neurotransmitters to leave the synapse EXCEPT:

Which subcortical structure functions MOST like a network computer server?

Every morning after a vigorous workout in which he swims laps at the local YMCA, Jim feels great. His aches and pains are reduced and his mood is elevated. This is probably due to the release of _____ in the brain.

The communication chemicals that actually cross the synaptic gap between axons and dendrites are:

The time following an action potential during which a new action potential cannot be initiated is called the _____ period.

What is the primary reason that psychologists study aspects of the damaged brain?

_____, a treatment for Parkinson's disease, is an agonist for the neurotransmitter _____.

Some areas of the brain control basic life functions such as regulation of breathing and heart rate. For this reason, you may not survive damage to your:

The electrochemical action of neurons proceeds in two stages, _____ followed by _____.

Lesions to particular areas of the _____ may lead to a loss of control over food intake, resulting in either obesity or starvation.

_____ stimulates the release of norepinephrine and dopamine and also blocks their reuptake.

Which drug would NOT constitute a drug agonist?

PET scans differ from CT and MRI scans in that PET scans:

Which of these occur most often in the human brain?

Which ion has a negative charge?