Which of the following is typically controlled by the left hemisphere? a. spatial reasoning c. the left side of the body b. word recognition d. perceptual skills
b. word recognition
You are able to pull your hand quickly away from hot water before pain is felt because: a. movement of the hand is a reflex that involves intervention of the spinal cord only. b. movement of the hand does not require intervention by the cen
a. movement of the hand is a reflex that involves intervention of the spinal cord only.
Which of the following neurotransmitters is most directly associated with Alzheimer’s disease? a. Dopamine c. GABA b. Acetylcholine (ACh) d. Serotonin
b. Acetylcholine (ACh)
cerebrum
the large mass of the forebrain, consisting of two hemispheres
The main function of the peripheral nervous system is to a. relay messages between the brain’s right and left hemispheres. b. transmit information from the central nervous system to other parts of the body. c. speed up respiration and heart
b. transmit information from the central nervous system to other parts of the body.
The role of the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is to a. facilitate the body’s fight-or flight response b. prepare the body to cope with stress c. establish homeostasis after a fight-or flight response d. prompt the
c. establish homeostasis after a fight-or flight response
David experienced difficulty keeping his balance after receiving a blow to the back of her head. It is likely that he injured his a. medulla c. hypothalamus. b. thalamus. d. cerebellum.
d. cerebellum.
Damage to Broca’s area and Wernicke’s area of the brain can cause a. short-term memory loss. c. difficulties in producing and understanding speech. b. loss of hearing. d. all of the above.
c. difficulties in producing and understanding speech.
Which component of the limbic system has an essential role in the formation of new memories a. Amygdala b. Pituitary gland c. Hippocampus d. Hypothalamus
c. Hippocampus
Which of the following is an imaging technique used to study the brain? a. electrical stimulation of the brain c. study of accidents & brain damage b. CAT scan d. electroencephalogram
b. CAT scan
The digestion of last night’s dinner is most directly controlled by the ______________ system. a. autonomic nervous c. somatic nervous b. central nervous d. endocrine
a. autonomic nervous
People who have experienced severe damage to the frontal lobe of the brain seldom regain their ability to a. make and carry out plans c. process auditory information b. recognize visual patterns d. process olfactory information
a. make and carry out plans
Chemical messengers produced by endocrine glands are called a. agonists c. hormones b. neurotransmitters d. enzymes
c. hormones
central nervous system
Part of the nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord
For most people, speech functions are primarily localized in the a. right cerebral hemisphere b. left cerebral hemisphere c. occipital lobe d. corpus callosum e. cerebellum
b. left cerebral hemisphere
Neurotransmitters are ______________ that travel across the ______________ to another cell. a. electrical signals; receptors b. electrical signals; synapse c. chemicals; receptors d. chemicals; synapse
d. chemicals; synapse
The two major divisions of the nervous system are the a. brain and spinal cord. b. central and somatic nervous systems. c. sympathetic and parasympathetic systems. d. peripheral and central nervous systems.
d. peripheral and central nervous systems.
Acetylcholine and dopamine, which help control movement, are examples of a. axons. c glands. b. neurotransmitters. d. chromosomes.
b. neurotransmitters.
After a freak accident involving a falling piano, Dr. Williams informs you that you have sustained damage to your limbic system. Which of the following functions will be most affected? a. Emotion c. Intelligence b. Vision d. Perception
a. Emotion
axon terminal
small fibers branching out from axon
cell body
the part of a neuron that produces the energy needed for the activity of the cell
Prozac functions as an antidepressant medication because it a. enhances production of acetylcholine b. blocks the reuptake of the neurotransmitter serotonin c. causes selective memory loss for depression-producing events d. produces a stead
b. blocks the reuptake of the neurotransmitter serotonin
The technique that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce computer images of structures within the brain is called: a. the EEG. c. a PET scan b. a lesion d. MRI.
d. MRI.
Unusual drinking and eating behaviors can be caused by damage to the a. hypothalamus. c. cerebellum. b. reticular activating system. d. pons.
a. hypothalamus.
Stimulation of portions of the left temporal lobe of the brain during surgery will cause the patient to a. see lights c. jerk the left arm b. lose the sense of smell d. hear sounds
d. hear sounds
Ashley just completed a big match. She is so elated that she feels little fatigue or discomfort. Her lack of pain is probably the result of the release of a. ACh c. dopamine. b. endorphins d. norepinephrine.
b. endorphins
Biological psychology is the study of the ______________ factors that influence or cause behavior and mental processes. a. physical and chemical c. social and physical b. naturalistic d. cognitive
a. physical and chemical
A brain tumor that results in obesity would most likely be located in the a. left frontal lobe c. area of the hypothalamus b. base of the brain stem d. reticular activating system
c. area of the hypothalamus
Which part of the brain is MOST active in decision-making? a. Reticular formation b. Hypothalamus c. Corpus Callosum d. Cerebral cortex
d. Cerebral cortex
The part of the human brain that is most like that of a fish is the a. cortex. c. limbic system. b. brainstem. d. right hemisphere.
b. brainstem.
The human brain differs from the brains of most other animals by the relative amount of brain mass devoted to which of the following? a. The occipital lobe c. the cerebral cortex b. the cerebellum d. the homunculus
c. the cerebral cortex
Which of the following is a brain-imaging technique that produces the most detailed picture of brain structure? a. Electroencephalography (EEG) c. Positron emission tomography (PET) b. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) d. Computerized axial
b. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Following a nail gun wound to his head, Daryll became more uninhibited, irritable, dishonest, and profane. It is likely that his personality change was the result of injury to his a. parietal lobe c. occipital lobe b. temporal lobe d. front
d. frontal lobe.
genes
Basic building blocks of heredity
Researchers learn about the brain by studying a. images of the brain created by computers. c. the effects of electrical stimulation on the brain. b. people with head injuries. d. all of the above.
d. all of the above.
Chris, who has a brain injury, is having difficulty seeing and hearing. These symptoms indicate that damage has occurred in the a. parietal and occipital lobes b. occipital and temporal lobes c. frontal and temporal lobes d. temporal lobe o
b. occipital and temporal lobes
7. Dr. Barillas is examining a cell from the nervous system of an animal. He notices that at one end of the cell body is a long, fibrous strand of tissue. He immediately recognizes this as an axon that is responsible for a. carrying signals
a. carrying signals away from the cell body.
The visual cortex is located in the a. occipital lobe. c. frontal lobe b. temporal lobe d. parietal lobe.
a. occipital lobe.
Which of the following is considered the fundamental building block of the nervous system? a. nucleus c. synapse b. neuron d. neurotransmitter
b. neuron
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