Question 1

Research has shown that neurogenesis in adult rats can be enhanced by:

Accepted Answer

A)  taking drugs that increase the production of dopamine. 
B)  living in an enriched environment. 
C)  constant exposure to bright lights. 
D)  taking drugs that increase the production of endorphins. 
A)  taking drugs that increase the production of dopamine. 
B)  living in an enriched environment. 
C)  constant exposure to bright lights. 
D)  taking drugs that increase the production of endorphins.

Question 2

Multiple sclerosis is a disease that involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  the degeneration of the myelin sheath, slowing or interrupting the transmission of neural messages. 
B)  an abnormal increase in the thickness of the myelin sheath, blocking the release of neurotransmitters. 
C)  the gradual decline in the ability of neurons to produce neurotransmitters. 
D)  dendrites becoming brittle and breaking. 
A)  the degeneration of the myelin sheath, slowing or interrupting the transmission of neural messages. 
B)  an abnormal increase in the thickness of the myelin sheath, blocking the release of neurotransmitters. 
C)  the gradual decline in the ability of neurons to produce neurotransmitters. 
D)  dendrites becoming brittle and breaking.

Question 3

The hands and the face have the greatest degree of representation on both the somatosensory cortex and the primary motor cortex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following signal muscles to relax or contract?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

The primary function of the myelin sheath is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce the speed of neurotransmitters crossing the synaptic gap. 
B)  insulate the axon and increase the speed at which neurons convey their message. 
C)  provide support and nutrition to the dendrites. 
D)  inhibit the opening and closing of ion channels on the axon's membrane. 
A)  reduce the speed of neurotransmitters crossing the synaptic gap. 
B)  insulate the axon and increase the speed at which neurons convey their message. 
C)  provide support and nutrition to the dendrites. 
D)  inhibit the opening and closing of ion channels on the axon's membrane.

Question 6

Rachel had injections of Botox in an attempt to eliminate facial wrinkles. Botox contains minute amounts of botulin, an extremely lethal substance produced by bacteria. Botox works because botulin blocks the release of a specific neurotransmitter from motor neurons, causing muscle paralysis. This neurotransmitter, found in all motor neurons, is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  dopamine. 
B)  serotonin. 
C)  acetylcholine. 
D)  GABA. 
A)  dopamine. 
B)  serotonin. 
C)  acetylcholine. 
D)  GABA.

Question 7

Transmission of information between two neurons occurs one of two ways: electrically or chemically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Diminished brain levels of dopamine can produce symptoms of Parkinson's disease, while excessive brain levels of dopamine can produce symptoms of schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

How does the central nervous system differ from the peripheral nervous system?

Accepted Answer

The central nervous system (CNS) and the

Question 10

The feature In Focus: Traumatic Brain Injury: From Concussion to Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathydiscusses the case of Dave Duerson. Duerson took his own life, and it is now believed that advanced CTE probably contributed to his feelings of depression and suicide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

It is now generally accepted that newborn neurons develop into mature functioning neurons in two regions of the human brain, the _____, which is involved in memory and learning, and the _____, which is responsible for odor perception.

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothalamus; amygdala 
B)  hippocampus; olfactory bulb 
C)  thalamus; pituitary gland 
D)  pons; cerebellum 
A)  hypothalamus; amygdala 
B)  hippocampus; olfactory bulb 
C)  thalamus; pituitary gland 
D)  pons; cerebellum

Question 12

Modern neuroscience research has shown that learning a new motor skill, such as juggling, and living in an enriched environment:

Accepted Answer

A)  can make people more right-hemisphere dominant, and thus more creative. 
B)  can help shift functions from damaged to undamaged brain regions, a phenomenon called functional plasticity. 
C)  will reliably decrease average levels of GABA and acetylcholine. 
D)  can affect brain structures, such as the number and shape of neuronal dendrites and axon terminals, and the number of glial cells. 
A)  can make people more right-hemisphere dominant, and thus more creative. 
B)  can help shift functions from damaged to undamaged brain regions, a phenomenon called functional plasticity. 
C)  will reliably decrease average levels of GABA and acetylcholine. 
D)  can affect brain structures, such as the number and shape of neuronal dendrites and axon terminals, and the number of glial cells.

Question 13

The drug naloxone acts as a(n) _____ at opioid receptor sites and eliminates the effects of both endorphins and opiates.

Accepted Answer

A)  endorphin 
B)  SSRI 
C)  agonist 
D)  antagonist 
A)  endorphin 
B)  SSRI 
C)  agonist 
D)  antagonist

Question 14

The most common form of communication between neurons is:

Accepted Answer

A)  chemical. 
B)  electrical. 
C)  magnetic. 
D)  hormonal. 
A)  chemical. 
B)  electrical. 
C)  magnetic. 
D)  hormonal.

Question 15

The Human Connectome Project's goal is to map the millions of miles of neural connections among the 100 billion neurons in the human brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The cerebral cortex is:

Accepted Answer

A)  about an inch thick. 
B)  divided into four cerebral hemispheres. 
C)  mainly composed of glial cells, neuron cell bodies, and axons, which gives it a grayish appearance. 
D)  is mainly composed of white myelinated axons, which gives it a white appearance. 
A)  about an inch thick. 
B)  divided into four cerebral hemispheres. 
C)  mainly composed of glial cells, neuron cell bodies, and axons, which gives it a grayish appearance. 
D)  is mainly composed of white myelinated axons, which gives it a white appearance.

Question 17

Oligodendrocytes and Schwann cells form the myelin sheath, a fatty covering that is wrapped around the axons of some neurons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The _____ are three layers of membranous tissues that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord.

Accepted Answer

A)  ventricles 
B)  meninges 
C)  neural stem cells 
D)  myelin sheaths 
A)  ventricles 
B)  meninges 
C)  neural stem cells 
D)  myelin sheaths

Question 19

Recognizing a person but blocking on his or her name is a common experience. For most people, facial recognition is a _____ hemisphere task, while being able to name a person is a _____ hemisphere verbal memory task.

Accepted Answer

A)  left; left 
B)  right; right 
C)  right; left 
D)  left; right 
A)  left; left 
B)  right; right 
C)  right; left 
D)  left; right

Question 20

What different types of messages can be communicated by neurotransmitters?

Accepted Answer

Neurotransmitters are chemical messenger

Research has shown that neurogenesis in adult rats can be enhanced by:

Multiple sclerosis is a disease that involves:

The hands and the face have the greatest degree of representation on both the somatosensory cortex and the primary motor cortex.

Which of the following signal muscles to relax or contract?

The primary function of the myelin sheath is to:

Transmission of information between two neurons occurs one of two ways: electrically or chemically.

Diminished brain levels of dopamine can produce symptoms of Parkinson's disease, while excessive brain levels of dopamine can produce symptoms of schizophrenia.

How does the central nervous system differ from the peripheral nervous system?

The feature In Focus: Traumatic Brain Injury: From Concussion to Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathydiscusses the case of Dave Duerson. Duerson took his own life, and it is now believed that advanced CTE probably contributed to his feelings of depression and suicide.

It is now generally accepted that newborn neurons develop into mature functioning neurons in two regions of the human brain, the _, which is involved in memory and learning, and the _, which is responsible for odor perception.

Modern neuroscience research has shown that learning a new motor skill, such as juggling, and living in an enriched environment:

The drug naloxone acts as a(n) _____ at opioid receptor sites and eliminates the effects of both endorphins and opiates.

The most common form of communication between neurons is:

The Human Connectome Project's goal is to map the millions of miles of neural connections among the 100 billion neurons in the human brain.

The cerebral cortex is:

Oligodendrocytes and Schwann cells form the myelin sheath, a fatty covering that is wrapped around the axons of some neurons.

The _____ are three layers of membranous tissues that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord.

Recognizing a person but blocking on his or her name is a common experience. For most people, facial recognition is a _ hemisphere task, while being able to name a person is a _ hemisphere verbal memory task.

What different types of messages can be communicated by neurotransmitters?

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Exam 2: Neuroscience and Behavior

Research has shown that neurogenesis in adult rats can be enhanced by:

Multiple sclerosis is a disease that involves:

The hands and the face have the greatest degree of representation on both the somatosensory cortex and the primary motor cortex.

Which of the following signal muscles to relax or contract?

The primary function of the myelin sheath is to:

Transmission of information between two neurons occurs one of two ways: electrically or chemically.

Diminished brain levels of dopamine can produce symptoms of Parkinson's disease, while excessive brain levels of dopamine can produce symptoms of schizophrenia.

How does the central nervous system differ from the peripheral nervous system?

The feature In Focus: Traumatic Brain Injury: From Concussion to Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathydiscusses the case of Dave Duerson. Duerson took his own life, and it is now believed that advanced CTE probably contributed to his feelings of depression and suicide.

It is now generally accepted that newborn neurons develop into mature functioning neurons in two regions of the human brain, the _____, which is involved in memory and learning, and the _____, which is responsible for odor perception.

Modern neuroscience research has shown that learning a new motor skill, such as juggling, and living in an enriched environment:

The drug naloxone acts as a(n) _____ at opioid receptor sites and eliminates the effects of both endorphins and opiates.

The most common form of communication between neurons is:

The Human Connectome Project's goal is to map the millions of miles of neural connections among the 100 billion neurons in the human brain.

The cerebral cortex is:

Oligodendrocytes and Schwann cells form the myelin sheath, a fatty covering that is wrapped around the axons of some neurons.

The _____ are three layers of membranous tissues that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord.

Recognizing a person but blocking on his or her name is a common experience. For most people, facial recognition is a _____ hemisphere task, while being able to name a person is a _____ hemisphere verbal memory task.

What different types of messages can be communicated by neurotransmitters?

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

It is now generally accepted that newborn neurons develop into mature functioning neurons in two regions of the human brain, the _, which is involved in memory and learning, and the _, which is responsible for odor perception.

Recognizing a person but blocking on his or her name is a common experience. For most people, facial recognition is a _ hemisphere task, while being able to name a person is a _ hemisphere verbal memory task.