Question 1

The _____ is a group of interrelated structures involved in people's experiences of emotion,motivation,and memory.

Accepted Answer

A)   reticular formation
B)   limbic system
C)   hindbrain
D)   corpus callosumE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Which type of glial cell is correctly matched with its function?

Accepted Answer

A)   microglia- restores the blood-brain barrier.
B)   astrocytes- protect the brain from infection
C)   astrocytes- make myelin.
D)   microglia- protect the brain against infection.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

With respect to acetylcholine,Botox is to nicotine as _____ is to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   stimulator; inhibitor
B)   inhibitor; stimulator
C)   agonist; antagonist
D)   antagonist; agonistE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Broca's area is to Wernicke's area as _____ is to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   reading; speaking
B)   reading; writing
C)   language comprehension; language production
D)   language production; language comprehensionE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Methamphetamine increases the release of dopamine from an axon's terminal button.Curare blocks the release of acetylcholine.Methamphetamine is a dopamine ______; curare is an acetylcholine ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   antagonist; agonist
B)   exciter; inhibitor
C)   agonist; antagonist
D)   inhibitor; exciterE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Abbie is right-handed.There is a 25% chance that language is right-lateralized in her brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Researchers have identified approximately ______ neurotransmitters.

Accepted Answer

A)   20
B)   50
C)   100
D)   200E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Solving a visual analogy will mainly involve the ______ hemisphere.Giving an oral presentation will mainly involve the _____ hemisphere.

Accepted Answer

A)   left; left
B)   left; right
C)   right; left
D)   right; rightE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

_____ detects blood flow to brain regions,indicating heightened neural activity.

Accepted Answer

A)   Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) 
B)   Positron emission tomography (PET) 
C)   Computerized axial tomography (CAT) 
D)   Electroencephalography (EEG) E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Which neurotransmitter is correctly matched with a psychological function?

Accepted Answer

A)   glutamate - relief of pain
B)   serotonin - contributes to memory
C)   dopamine - facilitates learning
D)   acetylcholine - produces feelings of pleasureE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Lamar takes a melatonin tablet to help him sleep.The tablet's active ingredient is released naturally by the:

Accepted Answer

A)   pancreas.
B)   pineal gland.
C)   thyroid gland.
D)   pituitary gland.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Left brain is to language processing as right brain is to visual and spatial tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Pizza! Beer! Sex! Our motivation or drive for such things is based in part on the activity of the brain structure known as the:

Accepted Answer

A)   hypothalamus.
B)   hippocampus.
C)   thalamus.
D)   pons.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Reflexes are controlled by the peripheral nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Kate's racing heart suggests that her sympathetic nervous system is active.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The sympathetic nervous system is a branch of the autonomic nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Networks of neurons in the _____ lobe are involved in processing emotions and making plans.

Accepted Answer

A)   frontal
B)   occipital
C)   parietal
D)   temporalE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Despite their different roles in behavior,all neurotransmitters are excitatory in their effects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Neurons are the fundamental building blocks of the nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT one of the functions of glial cells?

Accepted Answer

A)   Defending the brain against infection.
B)   Conducting action potentials.
C)   Creating the myelin that insulates axons.
D)   Holding neurons together.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 2: Biology and Behavior

The sympathetic nervous system is a branch of the autonomic nervous system.

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Neurons are the fundamental building blocks of the nervous system.

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_____ detects blood flow to brain regions,indicating heightened neural activity.

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Despite their different roles in behavior,all neurotransmitters are excitatory in their effects.

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Reflexes are controlled by the peripheral nervous system.

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The _____ is a group of interrelated structures involved in people's experiences of emotion,motivation,and memory.

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Researchers have identified approximately ______ neurotransmitters.

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Left brain is to language processing as right brain is to visual and spatial tasks.

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Broca's area is to Wernicke's area as _____ is to _____.

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With respect to acetylcholine,Botox is to nicotine as _____ is to _____.

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Solving a visual analogy will mainly involve the ______ hemisphere.Giving an oral presentation will mainly involve the _____ hemisphere.

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Lamar takes a melatonin tablet to help him sleep.The tablet's active ingredient is released naturally by the:

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Methamphetamine increases the release of dopamine from an axon's terminal button.Curare blocks the release of acetylcholine.Methamphetamine is a dopamine ______; curare is an acetylcholine ______.

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Abbie is right-handed.There is a 25% chance that language is right-lateralized in her brain.

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Pizza! Beer! Sex! Our motivation or drive for such things is based in part on the activity of the brain structure known as the:

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Kate's racing heart suggests that her sympathetic nervous system is active.

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Networks of neurons in the _____ lobe are involved in processing emotions and making plans.

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Which neurotransmitter is correctly matched with a psychological function?

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Which type of glial cell is correctly matched with its function?

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Which of the following is NOT one of the functions of glial cells?

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Methamphetamine increases the release of dopamine from an axon's terminal button.Curare blocks the release of acetylcholine.Methamphetamine is a dopamine ; curare is an acetylcholine .

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