Question 1

Ramona is a woman.Stefan is a man.Which of the following hypotheses is most tenable regarding potential differences between the brains of these two individuals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stefan's brain may be quite a bit larger than Ramona's. 
B)  Ramona's corpus callosum may be quite a bit larger than Stefan's. 
C)  Ramona's corpus callosum may be slightly larger than Stefan's. 
D)  Ramona's corpus callosum may be slightly smaller than Stefan's. 
A)  Stefan's brain may be quite a bit larger than Ramona's. 
B)  Ramona's corpus callosum may be quite a bit larger than Stefan's. 
C)  Ramona's corpus callosum may be slightly larger than Stefan's. 
D)  Ramona's corpus callosum may be slightly smaller than Stefan's.

Question 2

Dr.Labelle has discovered a new primate species that does NOT have any astroglial cells.What can Dr.Labelle say for sure about this species?

Accepted Answer

A)  Their neurons are damaged. 
B)  Their have no cerebrospinal fluid. 
C)  They have no blood-brain barrier. 
D)  They have multiple sclerosis. 
A)  Their neurons are damaged. 
B)  Their have no cerebrospinal fluid. 
C)  They have no blood-brain barrier. 
D)  They have multiple sclerosis.

Question 3

The openings in the neuron membrane that only allow passage of certain ions are called ___.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The openings in the neuron membrane that...

Question 4

Na'ima is plotting the charge of a polarized neuron on a graph.Which of the following would be right?

Accepted Answer

A)  It would have a positive charge. 
B)  It would have a negative charge. 
C)  It would have no charge in this resting state. 
D)  The charge would fluctuate randomly over time. 
A)  It would have a positive charge. 
B)  It would have a negative charge. 
C)  It would have no charge in this resting state. 
D)  The charge would fluctuate randomly over time.

Question 5

Dr.Edwin is contemplating the benefits of using a CT scan versus MRI.Which of the following would be a reason for Dr.Edwin to use MRI?

Accepted Answer

A)  It produces better images. 
B)  It can be used with people who have any metal parts in their body (e.g., pacemakers). 
C)  It is faster to administer. 
D)  It is better at detecting brain diseases. 
A)  It produces better images. 
B)  It can be used with people who have any metal parts in their body (e.g., pacemakers). 
C)  It is faster to administer. 
D)  It is better at detecting brain diseases.

Question 6

Dr.Draco wants to study attentional processes in a healthy,intact,normal human brain.What is the best technique for her to use to accomplish this goal?

Accepted Answer

A)  transcranial magnetic stimulation 
B)  neuroimaging 
C)  lesioning studies 
D)  talk to a neuropsychologist about brain function 
A)  transcranial magnetic stimulation 
B)  neuroimaging 
C)  lesioning studies 
D)  talk to a neuropsychologist about brain function

Question 7

Describe the basic theory of evolution and explain how it has influenced our understanding of the human brain and behaviour.

Accepted Answer

-All life on Earth is interrelated and d

Question 8

Rochel is turning 40,and she remembers that her mother started to show symptoms of cognitive decline at that age.She begins researching ways to prevent cognitive decline.What do you think she found as the best way?

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulating brain games 
B)  multi-doses of vitamins 
C)  aerobic exercise 
D)  electrical stimulation of the scalp 
A)  stimulating brain games 
B)  multi-doses of vitamins 
C)  aerobic exercise 
D)  electrical stimulation of the scalp

Question 9

Yves has been drinking.He has difficulty walking a straight line when asked to do so by a police officer.Apparently,Yves' ___ is functioning poorly.

Accepted Answer

A)  thalamus 
B)  cerebellum 
C)  corpus callosum 
D)  reticular formation 
A)  thalamus 
B)  cerebellum 
C)  corpus callosum 
D)  reticular formation

Question 10

Dr.Alfine wants to know about the activity of the brain when someone is meditating and compare that to the activity when they're hypnotized.What would be the best technique for Dr.Alfine to use for this project?

Accepted Answer

A)  diffusion tensor imaging 
B)  magnetic resonance imaging 
C)  electroencephalogram 
D)  positron emission tomography 
A)  diffusion tensor imaging 
B)  magnetic resonance imaging 
C)  electroencephalogram 
D)  positron emission tomography

Question 11

Wanda has found a way to prevent cognitive decline as she ages.What do you think her secret is?

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulating brain games 
B)  multi-doses of vitamins 
C)  aerobic exercise 
D)  electrical stimulation of the scalp 
A)  stimulating brain games 
B)  multi-doses of vitamins 
C)  aerobic exercise 
D)  electrical stimulation of the scalp

Question 12

Gabi has painstakingly made some neuroscience flashcards to help her study group prepare for an upcoming test.Brent picks up a card."Nodes of Ranvier" is written on the front.Which of the following phrases should he see when he turns over the card?

Accepted Answer

A)  the myelinated portions of an axon 
B)  the unmyelinated portions of an axon 
C)  spheres in an axon terminal from which neurotransmitters are released 
D)  a group of neurons within a neural network 
A)  the myelinated portions of an axon 
B)  the unmyelinated portions of an axon 
C)  spheres in an axon terminal from which neurotransmitters are released 
D)  a group of neurons within a neural network

Question 13

Kelsea is writing a book titled "XXXXX - So Much More Than Just Glue".What does the 'XXXXX' correspond to?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neurons 
B)  Cerebrospinal Fluid 
C)  Glial Cells 
D)  Multipolar Cells 
A)  Neurons 
B)  Cerebrospinal Fluid 
C)  Glial Cells 
D)  Multipolar Cells

Question 14

Which of the following provides both the correct name and the correct function of one of the types of glia?

Accepted Answer

A)  astroglia - clean up the debris of dead cells 
B)  oligodendroglia - provide the myelin sheath 
C)  microglia - create the blood-brain barrier 
D)  macroglia - clean up the debris of dead cells 
A)  astroglia - clean up the debris of dead cells 
B)  oligodendroglia - provide the myelin sheath 
C)  microglia - create the blood-brain barrier 
D)  macroglia - clean up the debris of dead cells

Question 15

How do the primary sensory areas differ from the association areas?

Accepted Answer

A)  The primary sensory areas process visual information. The association areas process information related to the other senses. 
B)  The primary sensory areas are in the lobes of the neocortex. The association areas are not. 
C)  The primary sensory areas process complex sensory information, whereas the association areas process basic sensory information. 
D)  The primary sensory areas process basic sensory information, whereas the association areas process more complex sensory information. 
A)  The primary sensory areas process visual information. The association areas process information related to the other senses. 
B)  The primary sensory areas are in the lobes of the neocortex. The association areas are not. 
C)  The primary sensory areas process complex sensory information, whereas the association areas process basic sensory information. 
D)  The primary sensory areas process basic sensory information, whereas the association areas process more complex sensory information.

Question 16

A signal that increases the chance the neuron will fire is called a ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  excitatory presynaptic potential 
B)  inhibitory presynaptic potential 
C)  excitatory postsynaptic potential 
D)  inhibitory postsynaptic potential 
A)  excitatory presynaptic potential 
B)  inhibitory presynaptic potential 
C)  excitatory postsynaptic potential 
D)  inhibitory postsynaptic potential

Question 17

Nathan's roommate just startled him by jumping out from behind a chair and yelling 'boo'.As soon as Nathan realized that this was just a gag,what part of his nervous system would help him calm down?

Accepted Answer

A)  the sympathetic nervous system 
B)  the parasympathetic nervous system 
C)  somatic nervous system 
D)  central nervous system 
A)  the sympathetic nervous system 
B)  the parasympathetic nervous system 
C)  somatic nervous system 
D)  central nervous system

Question 18

Savannah has been prescribed an antidepressant.The medication probably ___ the activity of the neurotransmitter ___ in Savannah's brain.

Accepted Answer

A)  decreases; serotonin 
B)  increases; serotonin 
C)  decreases; norepinephrine 
D)  increases; norepinephrine 
A)  decreases; serotonin 
B)  increases; serotonin 
C)  decreases; norepinephrine 
D)  increases; norepinephrine

Question 19

Information travels from our sensory receptors to the ___ in the brain,which relays it to higher association areas.

Accepted Answer

A)  amygdala 
B)  cerebellum 
C)  hypothalamus 
D)  thalamus 
A)  amygdala 
B)  cerebellum 
C)  hypothalamus 
D)  thalamus

Question 20

In which lobe do we find cells that respond especially strongly to familiar faces? How do researchers interpret the activity of these cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  Such cells are found in the occipital lobe. These cells are dedicated "face-processing cells." 
B)  Such cells are found in the occipital lobe. Their activity reflects inputs both from the temporal lobe and from brain areas associated with memory. 
C)  Such cells are found in the temporal lobe. These cells are dedicated "face-processing cells." 
D)  Such cells are found in the temporal lobe. Their activity reflects inputs both from the occipital lobe and from brain areas associated with memory. 
A)  Such cells are found in the occipital lobe. These cells are dedicated "face-processing cells." 
B)  Such cells are found in the occipital lobe. Their activity reflects inputs both from the temporal lobe and from brain areas associated with memory. 
C)  Such cells are found in the temporal lobe. These cells are dedicated "face-processing cells." 
D)  Such cells are found in the temporal lobe. Their activity reflects inputs both from the occipital lobe and from brain areas associated with memory.

Ramona is a woman.Stefan is a man.Which of the following hypotheses is most tenable regarding potential differences between the brains of these two individuals?

Dr.Labelle has discovered a new primate species that does NOT have any astroglial cells.What can Dr.Labelle say for sure about this species?

The openings in the neuron membrane that only allow passage of certain ions are called ___.

Na'ima is plotting the charge of a polarized neuron on a graph.Which of the following would be right?

Dr.Edwin is contemplating the benefits of using a CT scan versus MRI.Which of the following would be a reason for Dr.Edwin to use MRI?

Dr.Draco wants to study attentional processes in a healthy,intact,normal human brain.What is the best technique for her to use to accomplish this goal?

Describe the basic theory of evolution and explain how it has influenced our understanding of the human brain and behaviour.

Rochel is turning 40,and she remembers that her mother started to show symptoms of cognitive decline at that age.She begins researching ways to prevent cognitive decline.What do you think she found as the best way?

Yves has been drinking.He has difficulty walking a straight line when asked to do so by a police officer.Apparently,Yves' ___ is functioning poorly.

Dr.Alfine wants to know about the activity of the brain when someone is meditating and compare that to the activity when they're hypnotized.What would be the best technique for Dr.Alfine to use for this project?

Wanda has found a way to prevent cognitive decline as she ages.What do you think her secret is?

Gabi has painstakingly made some neuroscience flashcards to help her study group prepare for an upcoming test.Brent picks up a card."Nodes of Ranvier" is written on the front.Which of the following phrases should he see when he turns over the card?

Kelsea is writing a book titled "XXXXX - So Much More Than Just Glue".What does the 'XXXXX' correspond to?

Which of the following provides both the correct name and the correct function of one of the types of glia?

How do the primary sensory areas differ from the association areas?

A signal that increases the chance the neuron will fire is called a ___.

Nathan's roommate just startled him by jumping out from behind a chair and yelling 'boo'.As soon as Nathan realized that this was just a gag,what part of his nervous system would help him calm down?

Savannah has been prescribed an antidepressant.The medication probably _ the activity of the neurotransmitter _ in Savannah's brain.

Information travels from our sensory receptors to the ___ in the brain,which relays it to higher association areas.

In which lobe do we find cells that respond especially strongly to familiar faces? How do researchers interpret the activity of these cells?

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Exam 3: Neuroscience

Ramona is a woman.Stefan is a man.Which of the following hypotheses is most tenable regarding potential differences between the brains of these two individuals?

Dr.Labelle has discovered a new primate species that does NOT have any astroglial cells.What can Dr.Labelle say for sure about this species?

The openings in the neuron membrane that only allow passage of certain ions are called ___.

Na'ima is plotting the charge of a polarized neuron on a graph.Which of the following would be right?

Dr.Edwin is contemplating the benefits of using a CT scan versus MRI.Which of the following would be a reason for Dr.Edwin to use MRI?

Dr.Draco wants to study attentional processes in a healthy,intact,normal human brain.What is the best technique for her to use to accomplish this goal?

Describe the basic theory of evolution and explain how it has influenced our understanding of the human brain and behaviour.

Rochel is turning 40,and she remembers that her mother started to show symptoms of cognitive decline at that age.She begins researching ways to prevent cognitive decline.What do you think she found as the best way?

Yves has been drinking.He has difficulty walking a straight line when asked to do so by a police officer.Apparently,Yves' ___ is functioning poorly.

Dr.Alfine wants to know about the activity of the brain when someone is meditating and compare that to the activity when they're hypnotized.What would be the best technique for Dr.Alfine to use for this project?

Wanda has found a way to prevent cognitive decline as she ages.What do you think her secret is?

Gabi has painstakingly made some neuroscience flashcards to help her study group prepare for an upcoming test.Brent picks up a card."Nodes of Ranvier" is written on the front.Which of the following phrases should he see when he turns over the card?

Kelsea is writing a book titled "XXXXX - So Much More Than Just Glue".What does the 'XXXXX' correspond to?

Which of the following provides both the correct name and the correct function of one of the types of glia?

How do the primary sensory areas differ from the association areas?

A signal that increases the chance the neuron will fire is called a ___.

Nathan's roommate just startled him by jumping out from behind a chair and yelling 'boo'.As soon as Nathan realized that this was just a gag,what part of his nervous system would help him calm down?

Savannah has been prescribed an antidepressant.The medication probably ___ the activity of the neurotransmitter ___ in Savannah's brain.

Information travels from our sensory receptors to the ___ in the brain,which relays it to higher association areas.

In which lobe do we find cells that respond especially strongly to familiar faces? How do researchers interpret the activity of these cells?

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Savannah has been prescribed an antidepressant.The medication probably _ the activity of the neurotransmitter _ in Savannah's brain.