Question 1

The primary motor cortex is located in the

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A)   occipital lobe.
B)   parietal lobe.
C)   temporal lobe.
D)   frontal lobe.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 2

The electrical charge that exists between the inside and the outside of a neuron when the neuron is neither receiving nor sending is approximately

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A)   -1000 millivolts
B)   +60 to +70 millivolts
C)   -60 to -70 millivolts
D)   +1000 millivoltsE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

The ____ nervous system mobilizes the body when one needs to exert tremendous energy (such as flee from an attacker) .

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

Question 4

Peggy smells a very strong odor; Harry smells an odor that is barely detectable.Based on what is known about neural transmission you could predict that the action potentials will

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A)   travel more quickly in Peggy's system because the stimulus is more intense.
B)   be weaker in Harry's system because the stimulus is less intense.
C)   travel a shorter distance in Peggy's system because the stimulus is more intense.
D)   be the same in both individuals due to the all-or-none principle.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Recent research has suggested that mirror neurons may play a role in all of the following EXCEPT

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A)   acquisition of new motor skills.
B)   the imitation of others.
C)   the understanding of the intentions of others.
D)   complex mathematical calculations.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

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

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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) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Hormones are transported throughout the body via the

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A)   nervous system.
B)   limbic system.
C)   bloodstream.
D)   lymph nodes.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Compare and contrast lesioning and electrical stimulation of the brain.

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Both are methods of studying brain funct...

Question 9

The research on adopted children and intelligence has found that there is a significant similarity between them and

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A)   their biological parents.
B)   their adoptive parents.
C)   both sets of parents.
D)   their adoptive siblings.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Briefly explain the three textbook themes highlighted in this chapter.

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Three of the seven themes are highlighte...

Question 11

According to the ____ law,a neuron fires an action potential at only one level of intensity.

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A)   all-or-none
B)   threshold
C)   refractory
D)   actionE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Neurotransmitter binding to receptor sites on the postsynaptic membrane is very specialized; thus some neurotransmitters that are released will not cause any effect in the postsynaptic cell.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following statements is MOST accurate?

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A)   The right side of the brain is the creative side.
B)   The right and left brains are specialized to handle different kinds of information.
C)   Language tasks are always handled by the left side of the brain.
D)   Most schooling overlooks the education of the right brain.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

The main function of dendrites is to

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A)   support and insulate the neuron.
B)   release neurotransmitters.
C)   transmit information.
D)   receive information.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

If you have difficulty understanding the meaning of someone's speech,you may suspect damage to

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A)   the pituitary gland.
B)   Wernicke's area.
C)   the corpus callosum.
D)   Korsakoff's area.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

In Parkinsonism the tremors,muscular rigidity and reduced control over voluntary movements appears to be a function of

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A)   damage to glia cells.
B)   degeneration of neurons that use dopamine as a neurotransmitter.
C)   agonistic chemical action on the receptor sites of the cerebrum.
D)   enzymatic deficiency that does not allow for the proper cleanup of waste products in the nervous system.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

The structure that connects the peripheral nervous system to the brain is the medulla.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Darwin believed that a trait contributed to evolution by providing

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A)   a reproductive advantage.
B)   a survival advantage.
C)   both a reproductive and a survival advantage.
D)   either a reproductive or survival advantage.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

The neurons in Michael's arm just sent a neural impulse.It will be 1-2 milliseconds before another neural impulse can be generated.This brief time period,when another neural impulse cannot occur,is called the

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A)   all-or-none period.
B)   absolute refractory period.
C)   resting potential.
D)   postsynaptic discharge.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Sara is holding Scott's hand during a scary movie.Suddenly she squeezes his hand very hard.When she does this,the neurons in Scott's hand will

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A)   start to fire at a faster rate.
B)   send stronger signals to his central nervous system.
C)   enter an absolute refractory period.
D)   release more chloride ions.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 3: The Biological Bases of Behavior

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