Question 1

According to the Critical Thinking box "'His' and 'Her' Brains?" there are no functional or structural differences between male and female brains.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Messages from other neurons and sensory receptors are typically:

Accepted Answer

A)  collected by the synaptic vesicles. 
B)  relayed by glial cells to the correct node of Ranvier. 
C)  received by the dendrites. 
D)  received by the axon terminals. 
A)  collected by the synaptic vesicles. 
B)  relayed by glial cells to the correct node of Ranvier. 
C)  received by the dendrites. 
D)  received by the axon terminals. C

Question 3

The adrenal glands produce hormones that are involved in:

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual development, sexual behavior, and reproduction. 
B)  the human stress response. 
C)  regulating blood sugar and insulin levels. 
D)  the sleep-wake cycle 
A)  sexual development, sexual behavior, and reproduction. 
B)  the human stress response. 
C)  regulating blood sugar and insulin levels. 
D)  the sleep-wake cycle B

Question 4

_____ provide connections between neurons and blood vessels.

Accepted Answer

A)  Microglia 
B)  Astrocytes 
C)  Oligodendrocytes 
D)  Schwann cells 
A)  Microglia 
B)  Astrocytes 
C)  Oligodendrocytes 
D)  Schwann cells

Question 5

Assume that you asked a split-brain patient to close his eyes, and that you then placed a paper clip in his right hand. Most likely, how would the split-brain patient respond, and why?

Accepted Answer

A split-brain patient, who has undergone

Question 6

Diffusion spectrum imaging tracks the movement of water molecules in brain tissue along the axons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Prozac and many other antidepressant medications increase the availability of serotonin in certain brain areas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The neurotransmitter called acetylcholine:

Accepted Answer

A)  is found in all sensory neurons. 
B)  is involved in muscle contractions, memory, learning, and general intellectual functioning. 
C)  can cause hallucinations when present in abnormally excessive amounts. 
D)  is chemically identical to naloxone. 
A)  is found in all sensory neurons. 
B)  is involved in muscle contractions, memory, learning, and general intellectual functioning. 
C)  can cause hallucinations when present in abnormally excessive amounts. 
D)  is chemically identical to naloxone.

Question 9

Janeen and Marty were strolling down a wooded path in a city park when a man holding a knife suddenly jumped out of the shrubbery. Rather than fight, Janeen and Marty decided to flee and took off running in the opposite direction. The _____ nervous system triggers this quick reaction, known as the fight-or-flight response, by stimulating the_____ to produce _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  somatic; adrenal medulla; dopamine and serotonin 
B)  parasympathetic; adrenal cortex; melatonin and androgen 
C)  sympathetic; adrenal medulla; epinephrine and norepinephrine 
D)  central; hypothalamus; GABA and dopamine 
A)  somatic; adrenal medulla; dopamine and serotonin 
B)  parasympathetic; adrenal cortex; melatonin and androgen 
C)  sympathetic; adrenal medulla; epinephrine and norepinephrine 
D)  central; hypothalamus; GABA and dopamine

Question 10

Pick two neurotransmitters and describe the roles they play in behavior.

Accepted Answer

Two important neurotransmitters that pla

Question 11

Former heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali suffers from symptoms very similar to those of Parkinson's disease. He sometimes experiences muscle tremors and has difficulty initiating movements or speech. To help reduce these symptoms, Ali takes a drug called:

Accepted Answer

A)  naloxone. 
B)  atropine. 
C)  L-dopa. 
D)  morphine. 
A)  naloxone. 
B)  atropine. 
C)  L-dopa. 
D)  morphine.

Question 12

Which structure helps relay information from higher brain regions to the cerebellum and also helps coordinate and integrate movements on each side of the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  the substantia nigra 
B)  the corpus callosum 
C)  the amygdala 
D)  the pons 
A)  the substantia nigra 
B)  the corpus callosum 
C)  the amygdala 
D)  the pons

Question 13

The drug naloxone acts as an antagonist at opioid receptor sites and can eliminate the effects of both endorphins and opiates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The temporal lobe contains the primary auditory cortex, which receives auditory information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following statements about axons is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neurons that have a myelin sheath do not have an axon. 
B)  Axons often have branches near their tips that allow the neuron to communicate information to more than one target. 
C)  Axon terminals receive information from other neurons and from sensory receptor cells. 
D)  Unmyelinated axons fire 20 times faster than do neurons with myelin sheaths. 
A)  Neurons that have a myelin sheath do not have an axon. 
B)  Axons often have branches near their tips that allow the neuron to communicate information to more than one target. 
C)  Axon terminals receive information from other neurons and from sensory receptor cells. 
D)  Unmyelinated axons fire 20 times faster than do neurons with myelin sheaths.

Question 16

During the action potential:

Accepted Answer

A)  the electrical charge of the neuron changes from positive to negative. 
B)  sodium ions rush into the interior of the axon. 
C)  sodium ions rush out of the interior of the axon. 
D)  potassium ions flow into the interior of the axon. 
A)  the electrical charge of the neuron changes from positive to negative. 
B)  sodium ions rush into the interior of the axon. 
C)  sodium ions rush out of the interior of the axon. 
D)  potassium ions flow into the interior of the axon.

Question 17

How do sensory neurons, motor neurons, and interneurons differ?

Accepted Answer

Sensory neurons, motor neurons, and inte

Question 18

A team of German neuroscientists conducted a research study that involved people learning how to juggle. Describe the study, including the experimental and control groups, and discuss the implications of the study's findings.

Accepted Answer

The German neuroscientists conducted a r

Question 19

Define and give an example of an agonist drug.

Accepted Answer

An agonist drug is a type of pharmaceuti

Question 20

The pons controls a number of vital reflexes, including swallowing, coughing, and sneezing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

According to the Critical Thinking box "'His' and 'Her' Brains?" there are no functional or structural differences between male and female brains.

Messages from other neurons and sensory receptors are typically:

The adrenal glands produce hormones that are involved in:

_____ provide connections between neurons and blood vessels.

Assume that you asked a split-brain patient to close his eyes, and that you then placed a paper clip in his right hand. Most likely, how would the split-brain patient respond, and why?

Diffusion spectrum imaging tracks the movement of water molecules in brain tissue along the axons.

Prozac and many other antidepressant medications increase the availability of serotonin in certain brain areas.

The neurotransmitter called acetylcholine:

Pick two neurotransmitters and describe the roles they play in behavior.

Former heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali suffers from symptoms very similar to those of Parkinson's disease. He sometimes experiences muscle tremors and has difficulty initiating movements or speech. To help reduce these symptoms, Ali takes a drug called:

Which structure helps relay information from higher brain regions to the cerebellum and also helps coordinate and integrate movements on each side of the body?

The drug naloxone acts as an antagonist at opioid receptor sites and can eliminate the effects of both endorphins and opiates.

The temporal lobe contains the primary auditory cortex, which receives auditory information.

Which of the following statements about axons is TRUE?

During the action potential:

How do sensory neurons, motor neurons, and interneurons differ?

A team of German neuroscientists conducted a research study that involved people learning how to juggle. Describe the study, including the experimental and control groups, and discuss the implications of the study's findings.

Define and give an example of an agonist drug.

The pons controls a number of vital reflexes, including swallowing, coughing, and sneezing.

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Exam 2: Neuroscience and Behavior

According to the Critical Thinking box "'His' and 'Her' Brains?" there are no functional or structural differences between male and female brains.

Messages from other neurons and sensory receptors are typically:

The adrenal glands produce hormones that are involved in:

_____ provide connections between neurons and blood vessels.

Assume that you asked a split-brain patient to close his eyes, and that you then placed a paper clip in his right hand. Most likely, how would the split-brain patient respond, and why?

Diffusion spectrum imaging tracks the movement of water molecules in brain tissue along the axons.

Prozac and many other antidepressant medications increase the availability of serotonin in certain brain areas.

The neurotransmitter called acetylcholine:

Pick two neurotransmitters and describe the roles they play in behavior.

Former heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali suffers from symptoms very similar to those of Parkinson's disease. He sometimes experiences muscle tremors and has difficulty initiating movements or speech. To help reduce these symptoms, Ali takes a drug called:

Which structure helps relay information from higher brain regions to the cerebellum and also helps coordinate and integrate movements on each side of the body?

The drug naloxone acts as an antagonist at opioid receptor sites and can eliminate the effects of both endorphins and opiates.

The temporal lobe contains the primary auditory cortex, which receives auditory information.

Which of the following statements about axons is TRUE?

During the action potential:

How do sensory neurons, motor neurons, and interneurons differ?

A team of German neuroscientists conducted a research study that involved people learning how to juggle. Describe the study, including the experimental and control groups, and discuss the implications of the study's findings.

Define and give an example of an agonist drug.

The pons controls a number of vital reflexes, including swallowing, coughing, and sneezing.

Introduction and Research Methods

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness and Its Variations

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Language, and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Lifespan Development

Personality

Social Psychology

Stress, Health, and Coping

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Filters