Question 1

In summarizing recent research in neuroscience, science writer Ronald Kotulak concluded that which of the following periods is critically important to an individual's brain development?

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A)  F irst 3 years of life
B)  First  6 to 10 years of life
C)  A dolescence
D)  C ollege yearsE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

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 who have specialized powers or abilities. One of these superheroes has a fantastic memory and is able to remember new information almost instantly. In this case, the scientist MOST likely altered the

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A)  amygdala.
B)  pons.
C)  hippocampus.
D)  reticular formation.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Destroying a piece of brain tissue to observe its effect on behavior is referred to as

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A)  ESB.
B)  lesioning.
C)  tumor ligation.
D)  stereotaxic inversion.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Compare and contrast the nervous system and the endocrine system.

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Both are internal communication systems;...

Question 5

Some theorists believe that the rewarding effects of most abused drugs depend on ​

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A)  decreased activity in specific dopamine pathways.
B)  decreased activity in specific glutamate pathways.
C)  increased activity in specific glutamate pathways.
D)  increased activity in specific dopamine pathways.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following statements about myelin is NOT true? ​

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A)  The myelin sheath affects the speed of neural transmission.
B)  The myelin sheath is a factor in multiple sclerosis.
C)  Myelin sometimes prevents axons from sprouting in new directions.
D)  All axons have a myelin sheath.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Based on recent research, we would expect that people with schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, or chronic pain may have dysfunction in their ​

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A)  occipital lobes.
B)  glial cells.
C)  endorphin systems.
D)  somatic nuclei.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Aretha had severe epilepsy, and surgeons removed portions of her hippocampus to control the severity of her seizures. Aretha will likely find that the surgery also affected her ability to

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A)  form new memories.
B)  control her urges to eat and drink.
C)  interpret sensory information accurately.
D)  express emotions appropriately.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Amy has lost her senses of sight, hearing, and touch. Her symptoms are found to be caused by pressure applied to the brain by a tumor. Where is the tumor likely to be found?

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A)  C erebrum
B)  A mygdale
C)  T halamus
D)  M edial forebrain bundleE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 10

An impulse moves from one neuron to another through the action of ​

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A)  neurotransmitters.
B)  hormones.
C)  action potentials.
D)  neuromodulators.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

The _____ is the junction between two neurons. ​

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The answer of The _____ is the junction between two...

Question 12

Sam is highly relaxed. His blood pressure and heart rate are lower than usual. This relaxation response was MOST likely the result of activity in his _____ nervous system.

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A)  somatic
B)  sympathetic
C)  parasympathetic
D)  centralE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Terminal buttons are located ​

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A)  in the synaptic cleft.
B)  on the soma.
C)  at the end of dendrites.
D)  at the end of axons.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Schizophrenia may be related to abnormalities in neurotransmitter activity, structural defects in the brain, and genetic vulnerabilities. These observations MOST directly relate to the text's unifying theme that ​

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A)  behavior is determined by multiple causes.
B)  psychology is empirical.
C)  heredity and environment jointly influence behavior.
D)  behavior is shaped by cultural heritage.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Internal functions such as heartbeat, breathing, and stomach contractions are controlled by the _____ nervous system. ​

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The answer of Internal functions such as heartbeat, breathing, and...

Question 16

The brain structure that is responsible for the human ability to engage in higher mental activity such as thinking and remembering is the ​

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A)  corpus callosum.
B)  cerebrum.
C)  cerebellum.
D)  hypothalamus.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Which of the following does NOT belong with the other three?

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A)  A drenal glands
B)  H ypothalamus
C)  T halamus
D)  P ituitaryE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Donavon was adopted at birth by Mr. and Mrs. Erndt. Although neither of his biological parents had much musical ability, Donavon has become an excellent pianist, just like Mr. Erndt. This information could be used as evidence to suggest that ​

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A)  environmental factors have more influence than genetic factors in musical talent.
B)  both genetic and environmental factors contribute equally to musical talent.
C)  genetic factors have more influence than environmental factors in musical talent.
D)  neither genetic nor environmental factors contribute to musical talent.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 19

If the left hemisphere of the brain were damaged, which of the following parts of the body would be MOST directly affected?

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A)  L eft half
B)  Right half
C)  U pper portion
D)  E ntire bodyE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 20

The cells that provide support and nourishment for the cells that communicate in the nervous system are called _____. ​

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The answer of The cells that provide support and nourishment...

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Based on recent research, we would expect that people with schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, or chronic pain may have dysfunction in their

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