Exam 2: Neuroscience and Behavior

This cross-sectional drawing of the human brain depicts four structures that are key components of the limbic system. Which brain structure plays a critical role in forming new memories?

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Question 141

What is the result of sodium ions moving across the axon's membrane during an action potential?

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Question 142

_____ convey information from specialized cells in the sense organs to the brain.

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Question 143

On average, each neuron in the brain communicates directly with _____ other neurons.

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Question 144

The development of new neurons in the brain is called:

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Question 145

Dr. Dawson is a neuroscientist. He is most likely to study which of the following topics?

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Question 146

The sympathetic nervous system conserves and maintains your body's energy resources, whereas the parasympathetic nervous system activates your body and prepares the body for action.

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Question 147

Compare the effects on rats of being raised in an enriched versus an impoverished environment.

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Question 148

In general, neural messages are received by the _ and transmitted by the _.

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Question 149

The parietal lobe is involved in planning, initiating, and executing voluntary movements.

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Question 150

What is meant by the phrase lateralization of function?

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Question 151

Humans and nonhuman primates are born with all the brain neurons they will ever have, and there is no evidence that new neurons grow and develop after birth.

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Question 152

Briefly summarize the specialized abilities of the left and right cerebral hemispheres.

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Question 153

The brain structure called the hippocampus is involved in a variety of emotional responses including fear, anger, and disgust.

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Question 154

What are the key structures of the hindbrain, and what roles do they play?

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Question 155

The greater the number of _____, the more information a neuron can receive.

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Question 156

Compare and contrast the effects of agonist and antagonist drugs.

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Question 157

A new brain-scanning technique called diffusion spectrum imaging allows neuroscientists to:

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Question 158

Describe the differences between male and female brains and discuss what conclusions can be drawn from research on gender differences and the brain.

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Question 159

Processing somatosensory information is to the _ lobe as seeing is to the _ lobe.

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This cross-sectional drawing of the human brain depicts four structures that are key components of the limbic system. Which brain structure plays a critical role in forming new memories?

What is the result of sodium ions moving across the axon's membrane during an action potential?

_____ convey information from specialized cells in the sense organs to the brain.

On average, each neuron in the brain communicates directly with _____ other neurons.

The development of new neurons in the brain is called:

Dr. Dawson is a neuroscientist. He is most likely to study which of the following topics?

The sympathetic nervous system conserves and maintains your body's energy resources, whereas the parasympathetic nervous system activates your body and prepares the body for action.

Compare the effects on rats of being raised in an enriched versus an impoverished environment.

In general, neural messages are received by the _ and transmitted by the _.

The parietal lobe is involved in planning, initiating, and executing voluntary movements.

What is meant by the phrase lateralization of function?

Humans and nonhuman primates are born with all the brain neurons they will ever have, and there is no evidence that new neurons grow and develop after birth.

Briefly summarize the specialized abilities of the left and right cerebral hemispheres.

The brain structure called the hippocampus is involved in a variety of emotional responses including fear, anger, and disgust.

What are the key structures of the hindbrain, and what roles do they play?

The greater the number of _____, the more information a neuron can receive.

Compare and contrast the effects of agonist and antagonist drugs.

A new brain-scanning technique called diffusion spectrum imaging allows neuroscientists to:

Describe the differences between male and female brains and discuss what conclusions can be drawn from research on gender differences and the brain.

Processing somatosensory information is to the _ lobe as seeing is to the _ lobe.

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Exam 2: Neuroscience and Behavior

This cross-sectional drawing of the human brain depicts four structures that are key components of the limbic system. Which brain structure plays a critical role in forming new memories?

What is the result of sodium ions moving across the axon's membrane during an action potential?

_____ convey information from specialized cells in the sense organs to the brain.

On average, each neuron in the brain communicates directly with _____ other neurons.

The development of new neurons in the brain is called:

Dr. Dawson is a neuroscientist. He is most likely to study which of the following topics?

The sympathetic nervous system conserves and maintains your body's energy resources, whereas the parasympathetic nervous system activates your body and prepares the body for action.

Compare the effects on rats of being raised in an enriched versus an impoverished environment.

In general, neural messages are received by the _____ and transmitted by the _____.

The parietal lobe is involved in planning, initiating, and executing voluntary movements.

What is meant by the phrase lateralization of function?

Humans and nonhuman primates are born with all the brain neurons they will ever have, and there is no evidence that new neurons grow and develop after birth.

Briefly summarize the specialized abilities of the left and right cerebral hemispheres.

The brain structure called the hippocampus is involved in a variety of emotional responses including fear, anger, and disgust.

What are the key structures of the hindbrain, and what roles do they play?

The greater the number of _____, the more information a neuron can receive.

Compare and contrast the effects of agonist and antagonist drugs.

A new brain-scanning technique called diffusion spectrum imaging allows neuroscientists to:

Describe the differences between male and female brains and discuss what conclusions can be drawn from research on gender differences and the brain.

Processing somatosensory information is to the _____ lobe as seeing is to the _____ lobe.

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

In general, neural messages are received by the _ and transmitted by the _.

Processing somatosensory information is to the _ lobe as seeing is to the _ lobe.