Question 1

Which of the following brain tools can be used to map location, shape, and size of brain structures in living brains as well as any abnormal structures, such as tumors, that may be present?

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A)  CT scan and MRI scan
B)  PET scan and EEG
C)  ESB
D)  deep lesioning

Question 2

Many of the mind-altering drugs affect the brain by

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A)  absorbing neural impulses.
B)  imitating, duplicating, or blocking neurotransmitters.
C)  changing the sodium balance in the synapse.
D)  duplicating the effect of potassium in the nuclei.

Question 3

Regarding sensitivity, more of the primary somatosensory cortex is devoted to the

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A)  lips.
B)  shoulder.
C)  feet.
D)  legs.

Question 4

When shown a picture of a bed, Tim calls the picture a "table." The brain damage he experienced has resulted in __________ aphasia.

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A)  receptive or fluent
B)  motor or expressive
C)  Broca's
D)  Gage's

Question 5

Biopsychologists are able to pinpoint areas in the brain responsible for thoughts, feelings, and actions using all of the following EXCEPT for the

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A)  EEG.
B)  fMRI.
C)  PET scan.
D)  CT scan.

Question 6

A deficiency in acetylcholine appears to play a major role in the development of

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A)  Alzheimer's disease.
B)  Parkinson's disease.
C)  schizophrenia.
D)  multiple sclerosis.

Question 7

Dopamine deficiency has been linked with the development of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  multiple sclerosis
B)  schizophrenia
C)  Alzheimer's disease
D)  Parkinson's disease

Question 8

During an action potential, which of the following occurs?

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A)  Sodium ions are pumped out of the neuron into the synaptic cleft.
B)  The molecular gates open to allow sodium ions into the neuron.
C)  The electrical stimulation of the neuron must dip below -70 millivolts and remain so during the action potential.
D)  Neurotransmitters enter the axon through gaps in the myelin sheath.

Question 9

Which of the following statements best describes an action potential?

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A)  The action potential is strongest when neurilemma is present.
B)  The action potential starts near the synapse.
C)  The action potential occurs when neurotransmitters enter the axon.
D)  The action potential is an all-or-nothing event.

Question 10

Myelin covers which part(s) of some neurons?

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A)  soma
B)  dendrite
C)  axon
D)  all of these parts

Question 11

Two-time Super Bowl winner Dave Duerson died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the stomach in February 2011. He shot himself in the stomach because he wanted to leave his brain to science. He blamed his post-football troubles, including memory loss, troubles spelling words, depression, and moodiness, on the repeated concussions he suffered while on the playing field. An autopsy of his brain did reveal the same signs of chronic traumatic brain injury that have been found in dozens of other retired NFL players, as well as in athletes from many other violent sports, such as hockey and boxing. The boxers' name for this condition is

Accepted Answer

A)  knockout.
B)  punch-drunk.
C)  counterpunch.
D)  the bum's rush.

Question 12

Explain five ways that various hormones can affect behavior, moods, and personality.

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Question 13

If a split-brain subject were given a key (hidden from sight) to feel with his left hand, he

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A)  could easily name what he had touched.
B)  would be unable to describe the object.
C)  would be able to point to the key with his right hand.
D)  would have to wait for the information transfer to take place before describing it.

Question 14

Regarding the limbic system, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Many of the "pleasure pathways" in the limbic system are found within the reticular formation.
B)  When punishment areas in the limbic system are activated, animals show discomfort and will work hard to turn off the stimulation.
C)  Commonly abused drugs, such as nicotine and alcohol, activate the same pleasure pathways as sex and food.
D)  Music that would be described as "thrilling" can activate pleasure systems in your brain.

Question 15

The subcortex areas include all of the following brain areas EXCEPT the

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A)  hypothalamus.
B)  hippocampus.
C)  cerebral cortex.
D)  medulla.

Question 16

Endorphins are released by the __________ gland.

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenal
B)  pituitary
C)  pineal
D)  thyroid

Question 17

Although other neurotransmitters are present, the brain's reward or "pleasure" system has a predominance of which neurotransmitter?

Accepted Answer

A)  norepinephrine
B)  acetylcholine
C)  histamine
D)  dopamine

Question 18

Velishea has severe epileptic seizures that cannot be controlled by medication. Therefore, her doctor suggests that a surgery might help. The surgery would involve

Accepted Answer

A)  cutting the corpus callosum.
B)  removing the hippocampus.
C)  stimulating the brain's pleasure centers.
D)  severing the connection between the prefrontal lobe and the hypothalamus.

Question 19

The two main divisions of the human nervous system are the central nervous system and the __________ nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A)  autonomic
B)  sympathetic
C)  somatic
D)  peripheral

Question 20

The parts of the cerebral cortex that receive information from the senses (sensory) or directly control the body (motor) are referred to as __________ areas.

Accepted Answer

A)  primary
B)  association
C)  perceptual
D)  temporal

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Which of the following brain tools can be used to map location, shape, and size of brain structures in living brains as well as any abnormal structures, such as tumors, that may be present?

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Regarding the limbic system, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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Regarding sensitivity, more of the primary somatosensory cortex is devoted to the

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The parts of the cerebral cortex that receive information from the senses (sensory) or directly control the body (motor) are referred to as __________ areas.

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Myelin covers which part(s) of some neurons?

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If a split-brain subject were given a key (hidden from sight) to feel with his left hand, he

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Although other neurotransmitters are present, the brain's reward or "pleasure" system has a predominance of which neurotransmitter?

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