Question 1

Neurotransmitters are found in the

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A)  synaptic vesicles.
B)  cell body.
C)  dendritic spines.
D)  mitochondria.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Alzheimer's disease is associated with the destruction of neurons containing

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A)  anandamides.
B)  acetylcholine.
C)  glutamate.
D)  monoamines.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Andy has decided to seek medical help for some mood disturbances and sleeping problems he has experienced.Which neurotransmitter is most likely involved in the problems Andy has encountered?

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A)  GABA
B)  Serotonin
C)  Dopamine
D)  AcetylcholineE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Mobombi had completed about a quarter of the distance in the marathon in which he was a participant.Suddenly,he stumbled and fell.Despite feeling a sharp pain initially,he got up and continued to run until he completed the race.Upon crossing the finish line he fell down,writhing in pain.When checked out,it was discovered that Mobombi had broken his leg.He was able to run the remainder of the marathon relatively pain free due to the release of

Accepted Answer

A)  neuropeptides.
B)  amino acids.
C)  endorphins.
D)  monoamines.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

As Joe walks to his car late at night,he hears footsteps behind him.Feeling afraid,Joe grips his keys and quickens his pace.It is likely that Joe's __________ has been activated.

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothalamus
B)  amygdala
C)  hippocampus
D)  cerebellumE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Gaps in the myelin sheath are called __________,which help in the conduction of neural impulses.

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A)  nodes
B)  synaptic clefts
C)  axonal clefts
D)  synapsesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Pain-controlling chemicals in the body are called

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A)  neural regulators.
B)  histamines.
C)  androgens.
D)  endorphins.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 8

The nervous system is defined as

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A)  a complex communication network of cells that carries information to and from all parts of the body.
B)  a specialized cell that makes up the brain and nervous system.
C)  all nerves and neurons that are not contained in the brain and spinal cord but that run throughout the body itself.
D)  a gland located in the brain that secretes human growth hormone.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Kristine is terrified of robots and experiences an intense fear response when she is exposed to any stimuli that involve robots.Which of the following parts of her brain would be highly activated when she sees a robot?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypothalamus
B)  Hippocampus
C)  Amygdala
D)  ThalamusE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 10

A functional MRI (fMRI) measures changes in __________ to determine levels of neural activity.

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose consumption
B)  electrical impulses
C)  blood oxygen level
D)  brain wavesE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Joey and his friends decided to go to New York to visit one of the most famous delis in the city.Joey loves deli sandwiches,and he is really looking forward to his trip.What part of Joey's brain is responsible for helping him make the movements he needs to obtain his sandwich?

Accepted Answer

A)  Substantia nigra
B)  Thalamus
C)  Basal forebrain
D)  Basal gangliaE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

The __________ is a fatty coating that insulates the axons of some cells in the nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A)  glial cell
B)  myelin sheath
C)  nodes of Ranvier
D)  dendritic spineE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Which neurotransmitter is associated with sleep,mood,and temperature regulation?

Accepted Answer

A)  GABA
B)  Serotonin
C)  Dopamine
D)  AcetylcholineE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 14

What term is used to describe a specialized cell that makes up the nervous system and receives and sends messages within that system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Node of Ranvier
B)  Neuron
C)  Glial cell
D)  Reuptake cellE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Evidence against the 10 percent myth (we only use 10 percent of our brains) comes from

Accepted Answer

A)  psychics who are able to perform extraordinary feats of mental powers.
B)  neuroimaging studies,which fail to find any consistently silent areas.
C)  the effectiveness of self-help books to increase mental capacity.
D)  courses to improve our brain power that are generally successful.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

The involuntary actions of our organs and glands are controlled by the __________ nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A)  somatic
B)  autonomic
C)  sympathetic
D)  parasympatheticE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

The inability to recognize faces of familiar people is associated with a condition called

Accepted Answer

A)  Broca's blindness.
B)  contralateral neglect.
C)  prosopagnosia.
D)  Wernicke's aphasia.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

The pathways emanating from the RAS activate the cortex by increasing the

Accepted Answer

A)  long-term potentiation.
B)  cortical membrane.
C)  signal-to-noise ratio.
D)  cerebral ventricles.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 19

The pituitary or "master" gland is under control of the

Accepted Answer

A)  hippocampus.
B)  hypothalamus.
C)  thalamus.
D)  amygdala.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 20

The huge band of fibres that connect the two cerebral hemispheres is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  the myelin sheath.
B)  meninges.
C)  corpus callosum.
D)  central sulcus.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

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Kristine is terrified of robots and experiences an intense fear response when she is exposed to any stimuli that involve robots.Which of the following parts of her brain would be highly activated when she sees a robot?

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Gaps in the myelin sheath are called __________,which help in the conduction of neural impulses.

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Pain-controlling chemicals in the body are called

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Andy has decided to seek medical help for some mood disturbances and sleeping problems he has experienced.Which neurotransmitter is most likely involved in the problems Andy has encountered?

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A functional MRI (fMRI) measures changes in __________ to determine levels of neural activity.

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Joey and his friends decided to go to New York to visit one of the most famous delis in the city.Joey loves deli sandwiches,and he is really looking forward to his trip.What part of Joey's brain is responsible for helping him make the movements he needs to obtain his sandwich?

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The __________ is a fatty coating that insulates the axons of some cells in the nervous system.

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The pathways emanating from the RAS activate the cortex by increasing the

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The huge band of fibres that connect the two cerebral hemispheres is called the

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The nervous system is defined as

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The inability to recognize faces of familiar people is associated with a condition called

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Evidence against the 10 percent myth (we only use 10 percent of our brains) comes from

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Which neurotransmitter is associated with sleep,mood,and temperature regulation?

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As Joe walks to his car late at night,he hears footsteps behind him.Feeling afraid,Joe grips his keys and quickens his pace.It is likely that Joe's __________ has been activated.

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The pituitary or "master" gland is under control of the

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