Question 1

Which neural center in the limbic system plays a central role in emotions such as aggression and fear?

Accepted Answer

A)   amygdala
B)   thalamus
C)   cerebellum
D)   medullaE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

An axon is

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A)   a cell that serves as the basic building block of the nervous system.
B)   a layer of fatty tissue that encases the fibers of many neurons.
C)   an antagonist molecule that blocks neurotransmitter receptor sites.
D)   the extension of a neuron that carries messages away from the cell body.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

The parietal lobes are to ________ as the occipital lobes are to ________.

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A)   hearing; speaking
B)   sensing touch; seeing
C)   tasting; smelling
D)   speaking; seeingE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

The sensory cortex is located in the ________ lobes.

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

Question 5

Dr. Wolski conducts research on the potential relationship between neurotransmitter deficiencies and mood states. Dr. Wolski's research focus is most characteristic of

Accepted Answer

A)   phrenology.
B)   the biological perspective.
C)   psychoanalysis.
D)   social psychology.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

The selective permeability of a neural membrane creates a

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A)   myelin sheath.
B)   resting potential.
C)   neural network.
D)   lesion.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Surgical destruction of brain tissue is called a(n)

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A)   EEG.
B)   synapse.
C)   lesion.
D)   MRI.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

The cortical regions that are NOT directly involved in sensory or motor functions are known as

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A)   the limbic system.
B)   frontal lobes.
C)   association areas.
D)   parietal lobes.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

José has just played a long, bruising football game but feels little fatigue or discomfort. His lack of pain is most likely caused by the release of

Accepted Answer

A)   glutamate.
B)   dopamine.
C)   acetylcholine.
D)   endorphins.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

The brain research technique that involves monitoring the brain's usage of glucose is called (in abbreviated form)  the

Accepted Answer

A)   PET scan.
B)   fMRI.
C)   EEG.
D)   MRI.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Addictive disorders may stem from malfunctioning reward centers in the

Accepted Answer

A)   thalamus.
B)   cerebellum.
C)   reticular formation.
D)   limbic system.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

The thalamus serves as a

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A)   memory bank.
B)   reward center.
C)   sensory switchboard.
D)   master gland.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

The parasympathetic nervous system is a division of the ________ nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A)   autonomic
B)   somatic
C)   central
D)   sympatheticE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

The parasympathetic nervous system

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A)   stimulates digestion and slows heartbeat.
B)   inhibits digestion and accelerates heartbeat.
C)   stimulates digestion and accelerates heartbeat.
D)   inhibits digestion and slows heartbeat.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 15

A football quarterback can simultaneously make calculations of receiver distances, player movements, and gravitational forces. This best illustrates the activity of multiple

Accepted Answer

A)   endocrine glands.
B)   endorphin agonists.
C)   neural networks.
D)   reticular formations.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

The minimum level of stimulation required to trigger a neural impulse is called the

Accepted Answer

A)   reflex.
B)   threshold.
C)   synapse.
D)   action potential.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 17

The reabsorption of excess neurotransmitter molecules by a sending neuron is called

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A)   an action potential.
B)   neurogenesis.
C)   plasticity.
D)   reuptake.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Epinephrine and norepinephrine are released by the

Accepted Answer

A)   thyroid gland.
B)   pituitary gland.
C)   adrenal glands.
D)   pancreas.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Severing a cat's reticular formation from higher brain regions causes the cat to

Accepted Answer

A)   become violently aggressive.
B)   cower in fear.
C)   experience convulsive seizures.
D)   lapse into a coma.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

When Jenny saw that a large barking dog was enclosed by a very high fence, her racing heartbeat began to slow. The slowed heartbeat was most directly regulated by her

Accepted Answer

A)   angular gyrus.
B)   parasympathetic nervous system.
C)   somatic nervous system.
D)   sympathetic nervous system.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 2: Neuroscience and Behavior

Which neural center in the limbic system plays a central role in emotions such as aggression and fear?

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An axon is

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A football quarterback can simultaneously make calculations of receiver distances, player movements, and gravitational forces. This best illustrates the activity of multiple

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Epinephrine and norepinephrine are released by the

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José has just played a long, bruising football game but feels little fatigue or discomfort. His lack of pain is most likely caused by the release of

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The sensory cortex is located in the ________ lobes.

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Surgical destruction of brain tissue is called a(n)

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The brain research technique that involves monitoring the brain's usage of glucose is called (in abbreviated form) the

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Severing a cat's reticular formation from higher brain regions causes the cat to

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The minimum level of stimulation required to trigger a neural impulse is called the

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Dr. Wolski conducts research on the potential relationship between neurotransmitter deficiencies and mood states. Dr. Wolski's research focus is most characteristic of

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The parietal lobes are to ________ as the occipital lobes are to ________.

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The thalamus serves as a

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When Jenny saw that a large barking dog was enclosed by a very high fence, her racing heartbeat began to slow. The slowed heartbeat was most directly regulated by her

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The reabsorption of excess neurotransmitter molecules by a sending neuron is called

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The parasympathetic nervous system is a division of the ________ nervous system.

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The selective permeability of a neural membrane creates a

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Addictive disorders may stem from malfunctioning reward centers in the

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The cortical regions that are NOT directly involved in sensory or motor functions are known as

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The parasympathetic nervous system

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