Question 1

Which drug causes paralysis by blocking acetylcholine's actions on muscles?

Accepted Answer

A)   Botulinum toxin
B)   Paroxetine
C)   Alprazolam
D)   AnandamideE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Where in the neuron would you find the neurotransmitters?

Accepted Answer

A)   synaptic vesicles
B)   cell body
C)   myelin sheath
D)   mitochondriaE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

The brain's production of endorphins (meaning "morphine from within")  helps to block pain molecules much like morphine and other

Accepted Answer

A)   acetylcholine.
B)   opiates.
C)   barbiturates.
D)   stimulants.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

The brain communicates with other parts of the body through

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A)   nodes of Ranvier.
B)   neurons.
C)   glial cells.
D)   reuptake.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

At the bus station, buses come in from various places before being sent to different places. Which area of the limbic system functions like a bus station?

Accepted Answer

A)   the thalamus
B)   the hypothalamus
C)   the amygdala
D)   the hippocampusE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 6

__________ neurotransmitters make it more likely that a neuron will send its message to other neurons, whereas __________ neurotransmitters make it less likely that a neuron will send its message.

Accepted Answer

A)   excitatory; inhibitory
B)   inhibitory; excitatory
C)   polarized; depolarized
D)   depolarized; polarizedE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 7

To detect a brain tumour or other soft tissues, the __________ would be the best imaging technique.

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Question 8

One common misconception regarding sex hormones is that

Accepted Answer

A)   the male sex hormone is called testosterone.
B)   the female sex hormone is called estrogen.
C)   only males secrete testosterone and only females secrete estrogen.
D)   both sexes manufacture both testosterone and estrogenE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 9

When you are calm, your __________ nervous system is active and allows your body to do things like digest food.

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Question 10

The largest component of the cerebrum, or forebrain, is the

Accepted Answer

A)   cerebral cortex.
B)   motor cortex.
C)   frontal lobe.
D)   occipital lobe.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 11

The midbrain, pons, and medulla are all part of the

Accepted Answer

A)   limbic system.
B)   association cortex.
C)   reticular activating system.
D)   brain stem.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Endorphin receptors can be stimulated by

Accepted Answer

A)   marijuana.
B)   insecticides.
C)   Botox.
D)   opiates.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

The endocrine system is to __________ as the nervous system is to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   glands; muscles
B)   the autonomic system; the somatic system
C)   hormones; neurotransmitters
D)   hypothalamus; pituitary glandE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

The central nervous system consists of

Accepted Answer

A)   the parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions.
B)   the brain and spinal cord.
C)   muscles and glands.
D)   sense organs and sensory neurons.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 15

What is the function of the neuron's axon?

Accepted Answer

A)   Send messages to other cells.
B)   Regulate the neuron's life processes.
C)   Receive messages from neighbouring neurons.
D)   Insulate against leakage of electrical impulses.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

What is the critical difference between cortical death and brain death?

Accepted Answer

A)   There is no difference. They refer to the same state.
B)   Only cortical death is legally recognized as equivalent to death.
C)   Only brain death is associated with the loss of reflexes and respiration.
D)   Brain death is associated with more damaged structures compared to cortical death.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Identify and describe the main hormones and functions associated with the following parts of the endocrine system: the pituitary gland, adrenal gland, and reproductive glands.

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Question 18

Trevor has difficulty controlling some of his movements and often stumbles or falls because he loses his balance. If his balance problems are caused by brain damage, which area is most likely affected?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hypothalamus
B)   Cerebellum
C)   Brain stem
D)   ThalamusE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Fraternal twins share approximately __________ percent of their genetic material.

Accepted Answer

A)   25
B)   50
C)   80
D)   100E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

The __________ regulates and maintains constant internal bodily states and plays a variety of roles in emotion and motivation.

Accepted Answer

A)   amygdala
B)   thalamus
C)   hypothalamus
D)   hippocampusE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 3: Biological Psychology

Which drug causes paralysis by blocking acetylcholine's actions on muscles?

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To detect a brain tumour or other soft tissues, the __________ would be the best imaging technique.

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The brain communicates with other parts of the body through

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The __________ regulates and maintains constant internal bodily states and plays a variety of roles in emotion and motivation.

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Endorphin receptors can be stimulated by

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What is the function of the neuron's axon?

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One common misconception regarding sex hormones is that

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The largest component of the cerebrum, or forebrain, is the

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When you are calm, your __________ nervous system is active and allows your body to do things like digest food.

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Where in the neuron would you find the neurotransmitters?

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The endocrine system is to __________ as the nervous system is to __________.

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At the bus station, buses come in from various places before being sent to different places. Which area of the limbic system functions like a bus station?

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The brain's production of endorphins (meaning "morphine from within") helps to block pain molecules much like morphine and other

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The midbrain, pons, and medulla are all part of the

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__________ neurotransmitters make it more likely that a neuron will send its message to other neurons, whereas __________ neurotransmitters make it less likely that a neuron will send its message.

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Trevor has difficulty controlling some of his movements and often stumbles or falls because he loses his balance. If his balance problems are caused by brain damage, which area is most likely affected?

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What is the critical difference between cortical death and brain death?

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Fraternal twins share approximately __________ percent of their genetic material.

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