Question 1

The autonomic nervous system of a patient is no longer working for an unknown reason. What would this person be like?

Accepted Answer

A)   the patient would be dead since it controls things such as heart and lungs
B)   the patient would be incapable of being in contact with the world about them and also be unable to move when they wanted to
C)   the patient would be incapable of sleeping
D)   the patient would find themselves incapable of staying awakeE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Studies determining whether genes are tied to behavior are referred to as _____ studies.

Accepted Answer

A)   phenotypic
B)   genotypic
C)   allelic
D)   linkageE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 3

The bundles of axons inside the spinal cord are referred to as:

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A)   nerves
B)   tracts
C)   fibers
D)   gangliaE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Studies have shown that enriched, in contrast to, impoverished environments:

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A)   do not alter neural development
B)   affect the diameter of axons
C)   appear to affect only language development
D)   can increase the weight of a rat's forebrainE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

The oldest technology for studying the brain is:

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A)   CT scan
B)   PET
C)   MRI
D)   EEGE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

The part of the neuron that is a fatty layer, that is wrapped around the axon, and that increases the speed of transmission is the:

Accepted Answer

A)   dendrites
B)   myelin sheath
C)   nodes of Ranvier
D)   axonE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 7

The amygdala seems to be important in:

Accepted Answer

A)   eating and drinking
B)   fear responses
C)   sound localization
D)   approach behaviorE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Each different region of the cerebral cortex can be broken into zones or areas. Which of the following is NOT an area of the cerebral cortex?

Accepted Answer

A)   primary
B)   secondary
C)   association
D)   none; all of the above are zones or areas of different regions of the cortexE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

The 31 pairs of specialized nerves in the brain are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)   cranial nerves
B)   basal ganglia
C)   CET nerves
D)   trigeminal nervesE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Listening to songs on the radio or to the sound of the ocean requires the use of which lobe?

Accepted Answer

A)   frontal
B)   temporal
C)   parietal
D)   occipitalE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

What causes the neurotransmitters to be released into the synaptic cleft?

Accepted Answer

A)   the release of axonal transients
B)   the firing of the dendrites
C)   the closing of the Na-K ion pumps
D)   the firing of the presynaptic neuronE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Could you lose 3 parts of the nervous system and still be ìnormal?î That is, could someone who lacks any 3 parts of the nervous system behave like everyone else under ordinary, everyday conditions?

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Question 13

Neurotransmitters are important because they

Accepted Answer

A)   increase the resting potential of a neuron
B)   protect the axon from the action potential
C)   Chemicals that transmit information from one cell to another
D)   insulate the axon from stimuli that might interfere with the transmission of nerve impulsesE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

The fundamental unit of the nervous system is:

Accepted Answer

A)   DNA
B)   genetics
C)   the neuron
D)   the somaE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Basic life processes are in the control of what part of the nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A)   central nervous system
B)   autonomic nervous system
C)   peripheral nervous system
D)   somatic nervous systemE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

In the opening vignette, the 5 million people who had fallen ill at the beginning of the 20th century suffered from:

Accepted Answer

A)   a lack of L-dopa
B)   excessive amounts of testosterone
C)   a testosterone deficiency
D)   Parkinson's diseaseE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Chemicals that elevate mood and reduce pain are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)   acetylcholine
B)   endorphins
C)   dopamine
D)   serotoninE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Genetically speaking, hair color can be expressed in the following way: BB = black, Bb or bB = brunette, bb = blonde. Two heterozygous individuals mate. What are all the possible genotypic and phenotypic variations? Does the phenotype for hair color change if the situation is one of incomplete dominance or complete dominance? Define those terms and explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

1 BB, 1 bb, 2 Bb. If talking incomplete ...

Question 19

Which of the following is one of the parts of the brain stem?

Accepted Answer

A)   forebrain
B)   midbrain
C)   hindbrain
D)   all of the aboveE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 20

The hindbrain includes all of the following except the:

Accepted Answer

A)   medulla oblongata
B)   pons
C)   cerebellum
D)   hypothalamusE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 3: Biological Bases of Behavior

Studies have shown that enriched, in contrast to, impoverished environments:

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The hindbrain includes all of the following except the:

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In the opening vignette, the 5 million people who had fallen ill at the beginning of the 20^th century suffered from:

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The 31 pairs of specialized nerves in the brain are referred to as:

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Basic life processes are in the control of what part of the nervous system?

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Could you lose 3 parts of the nervous system and still be ìnormal?î That is, could someone who lacks any 3 parts of the nervous system behave like everyone else under ordinary, everyday conditions?

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The particular behaviors, abilities, and...
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Listening to songs on the radio or to the sound of the ocean requires the use of which lobe?

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Chemicals that elevate mood and reduce pain are referred to as:

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The fundamental unit of the nervous system is:

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The amygdala seems to be important in:

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Neurotransmitters are important because they

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The bundles of axons inside the spinal cord are referred to as:

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The autonomic nervous system of a patient is no longer working for an unknown reason. What would this person be like?

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Studies determining whether genes are tied to behavior are referred to as _____ studies.

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Each different region of the cerebral cortex can be broken into zones or areas. Which of the following is NOT an area of the cerebral cortex?

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The part of the neuron that is a fatty layer, that is wrapped around the axon, and that increases the speed of transmission is the:

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Which of the following is one of the parts of the brain stem?

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The oldest technology for studying the brain is:

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What causes the neurotransmitters to be released into the synaptic cleft?

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Studies have shown that enriched, in contrast to, impoverished environments:

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The hindbrain includes all of the following except the:

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In the opening vignette, the 5 million people who had fallen ill at the beginning of the 20th century suffered from:

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The 31 pairs of specialized nerves in the brain are referred to as:

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Basic life processes are in the control of what part of the nervous system?

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Could you lose 3 parts of the nervous system and still be ìnormal?î That is, could someone who lacks any 3 parts of the nervous system behave like everyone else under ordinary, everyday conditions?

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Listening to songs on the radio or to the sound of the ocean requires the use of which lobe?

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Chemicals that elevate mood and reduce pain are referred to as:

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The fundamental unit of the nervous system is:

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The amygdala seems to be important in:

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The autonomic nervous system of a patient is no longer working for an unknown reason. What would this person be like?

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The part of the neuron that is a fatty layer, that is wrapped around the axon, and that increases the speed of transmission is the:

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What causes the neurotransmitters to be released into the synaptic cleft?

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