Question 1

The limbic system is a network of structures that play a role in learning,memory,and the regulation of emotion.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The elimination of old less active synapses is known as

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A)   synaptic reuptake.
B)   synaptic pruning.
C)   neurogenesis.
D)   synaptic sculpting.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Imagine taking a bite of a pizza.Briefly discuss the role that each part of the brain takes in this simple act.

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Question 4

Synaptic vesicles are structures that

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A)   control the speed with which a neuron fires.
B)   manufacture myelin.
C)   store neurotransmitters.
D)   provide energy for a neuron's activity.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

If brain damage is suspected,a patient may be tested with which of the following methods?

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A)   the electrocardiograph
B)   lesioning
C)   the electroencephalograph
D)   electrode implantationE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

The somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system comprise the

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A)   central nervous system.
B)   peripheral nervous system.
C)   skeletal nervous system.
D)   afferent nervous system.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 7

An inhibitory postsynaptic potential ____________________ the likelihood that the postsynaptic neuron will fire action potentials.

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The answer of An inhibitory postsynaptic potential ____________________ the likelihood...

Question 8

The ____________________ serves as a relay station for sensory information.

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The answer of The ____________________ serves as a relay station...

Question 9

The results of the Featured Study in the text suggest that men's and women's brains tend to respond somewhat differently to ___________ stimuli.

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A)   cognitive
B)   biological
C)   erotic
D)   educationalE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

An electric potential that increases the likelihood that the postsynaptic neuron will fire is called an

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A)   all-or-none potential.
B)   inhibitory postsynaptic potential.
C)   excitatory postsynaptic potential.
D)   excitatory presynaptic potential.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

The central nervous system consists of

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A)   the body's sensory and motor neurons.
B)   the brain and the spinal cord.
C)   the somatic and autonomic nervous systems.
D)   the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above B

Question 12

In recent decades,disturbances in glutamate circuits have been implicated as a contributing factor in

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A)   Parkinson's disease.
B)   drug cravings.
C)   obsessive-compulsive disorder.
D)   schizophrenic disorders.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

The correct order that information passes through in a neuron is

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A)   dendrite, soma, axon.
B)   axon, soma, dendrite.
C)   dendrite, axon, soma.
D)   axon, dendrite, soma.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

The neurotransmitter released by motor neurons that results in movement of the voluntary muscles is(are)

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

Question 15

Leonard's mother became dehydrated during a recent illness,and the levels of sodium in her body were significantly reduced.If enough sodium was lost you might expect that

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A)   her nervous system would become highly activated and action potentials would be generated continuously.
B)   fewer action potentials would occur in her nervous system.
C)   more neurotransmitters would be produced in her terminal buttons.
D)   glial cells would start to degenerate and die.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) B

Question 16

____ function in the endocrine system much like ____ in the nervous system.

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A)   Hormones; dendrites
B)   Hormones; neurotransmitters
C)   Endorphins; sensory neurons
D)   Neurotransmitters; hormonesE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Cells found in the nervous system that insulate,nourish and direct the growth of neurons as well as remove dead neurons and waste products are known as

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A)   neurotransmitters.
B)   myelin sheaths.
C)   glia.
D)   synapses.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Imagine that you have stumbled across a secret laboratory where an evil scientist is conducting unauthorized brain research.By altering brain structures he has created superheroes that have specialized powers or abilities.One of these superheroes seldom feels hungry or thirsty and can go for days without feeling the need to eat or drink.In this case,the brain structure that the scientist MOST likely altered would be

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A)   the thalamus.
B)   the hypothalamus.
C)   the reticular formation.
D)   the hippocampus.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Gilbert suffered a stroke,and even though he has recovered many functions,he finds he is still relatively insensitive to pain signals from his leg.In this case,it is likely that Gilbert's stroke affected his

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A)   parietal lobe.
B)   frontal lobe.
C)   temporal lobe.
D)   occipital.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

People who have hormonal imbalances have problems with their

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A)   endocrine system.
B)   reticular formation.
C)   limbic system.
D)   left brain/right brain communication.E) None of the above
F) B) and C) A

Exam 3: The Biological Bases of Behavior

The limbic system is a network of structures that play a role in learning,memory,and the regulation of emotion.

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The elimination of old less active synapses is known as

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Imagine taking a bite of a pizza.Briefly discuss the role that each part of the brain takes in this simple act.

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Synaptic vesicles are structures that

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If brain damage is suspected,a patient may be tested with which of the following methods?

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The somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system comprise the

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An inhibitory postsynaptic potential ____________________ the likelihood that the postsynaptic neuron will fire action potentials.

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The ____________________ serves as a relay station for sensory information.

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The results of the Featured Study in the text suggest that men's and women's brains tend to respond somewhat differently to ___________ stimuli.

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An electric potential that increases the likelihood that the postsynaptic neuron will fire is called an

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The central nervous system consists of

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In recent decades,disturbances in glutamate circuits have been implicated as a contributing factor in

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The correct order that information passes through in a neuron is

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The neurotransmitter released by motor neurons that results in movement of the voluntary muscles is(are)

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Leonard's mother became dehydrated during a recent illness,and the levels of sodium in her body were significantly reduced.If enough sodium was lost you might expect that

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function in the endocrine system much like in the nervous system.

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Gilbert suffered a stroke,and even though he has recovered many functions,he finds he is still relatively insensitive to pain signals from his leg.In this case,it is likely that Gilbert's stroke affected his

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People who have hormonal imbalances have problems with their

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The elimination of old less active synapses is known as

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Imagine taking a bite of a pizza.Briefly discuss the role that each part of the brain takes in this simple act.

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The somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system comprise the

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An inhibitory postsynaptic potential ____________________ the likelihood that the postsynaptic neuron will fire action potentials.

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The results of the Featured Study in the text suggest that men's and women's brains tend to respond somewhat differently to ___________ stimuli.

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An electric potential that increases the likelihood that the postsynaptic neuron will fire is called an

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In recent decades,disturbances in glutamate circuits have been implicated as a contributing factor in

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The correct order that information passes through in a neuron is

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Leonard's mother became dehydrated during a recent illness,and the levels of sodium in her body were significantly reduced.If enough sodium was lost you might expect that

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