Question 1

Which ion has a negative charge?

Accepted Answer

A) sodium 
B) potassium 
C) chloride 
D) calcium

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) occipital 
B) frontal 
C) parietal 
D) temporal

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) factors. 
B) proteins. 
C) variations. 
D) marks.

Question 4

Genes are sections on a strand of:

Accepted Answer

A) neural tubes. 
B) DNA. 
C) chromosomes. 
D) sperm cells.

Question 5

Which structure is NOT part of the hindbrain?

Accepted Answer

A) cerebellum 
B) medulla 
C) reticular formation 
D) amygdala

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) reuptake. 
B) reconstitution. 
C) enzyme deactivation. 
D) binding to autoreceptors.

Question 7

Which subcortical structure functions MOST like a network computer server?

Accepted Answer

A) pituitary gland 
B) thalamus 
C) basal ganglia 
D) hypothalamus

Question 8

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.

Accepted Answer

A) glutamate 
B) endorphins 
C) dopamine 
D) acetylcholine

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) hormones. 
B) neurotransmitters. 
C) interneurons. 
D) glial cells.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) regenerative 
B) resting 
C) refractory 
D) omission

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) Psychologists already know how the normal brain works. 
B) Psychologists can learn about normal brain processes by studying what happens when these processes are disrupted. 
C) Psychologists usually have access to only persons with brain dysfunction. 
D) Psychologists are only interested in abnormal behavior and the impaired brain processes that produce this behavior.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) L-dopa; dopamine 
B) L-dopa; serotonin 
C) Choline; acetylcholine 
D) Guanine; endorphin

Question 13

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:

Accepted Answer

A) limbic system. 
B) hindbrain. 
C) cerebral cortex. 
D) corpus callosum.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) polarization; hyperpolarization 
B) conduction; transmission 
C) transmission; conduction 
D) conduction; repolarization

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) Amphetamine 
B) Cocaine 
C) L-dopa 
D) Prozac

Question 17

Which drug would NOT constitute a drug agonist?

Accepted Answer

A) one that mimics a neurotransmitter 
B) one that blocks the functioning of a neurotransmitter 
C) one that blocks the reuptake of a neurotransmitter 
D) one that stimulates neurotransmitter release

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) produce clearer images of brain structure. 
B) show which regions of the brain are active as a person performs certain tasks. 
C) do not involve exposing people to injections of radioactive substances. 
D) can better identify the presence of a brain tumor.

Question 19

Which of these occur most often in the human brain?

Accepted Answer

A) synapses 
B) neurons 
C) axons 
D) glia cells

Question 20

Which ion has a negative charge?

Accepted Answer

A) sodium 
B) protein 
C) potassium 
D) calcium

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?