Question 1

The outer covering of the forebrain is known as the cerebral cortex.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The resting potential of an axon is due to different distributions inside and outside the cell of

Accepted Answer

A)  glia.
B)  myelin.
C)  acetylcholine and epinephrine.
D)  sodium and potassium.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 3

The fact that people respond faster to a pinch on the shoulder than to a pinch on the ankle supports the conclusion that

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A)  different neurotransmitters control different aspects of behavior.
B)  we experience a stimulus only after the message has traveled to the brain.
C)  different parts of the brain control different sensory systems.
D)  conscious experiences occur before the activities of the brain.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Symptoms of withdrawal from opiate drugs include

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A)  rapid fluctuations in mood and appetite.
B)  slow heart beat and breathing rate.
C)  anxiety,pain,and over-responsiveness to sounds and other stimuli.
D)  only mild withdrawal symptoms or no withdrawal symptoms occur.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 5

A person has a loss of hearing after damage to part of the cerebral cortex.Which part of the cortex is probably damaged?

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A)  parietal lobe
B)  frontal lobe
C)  temporal lobe
D)  occipital lobeE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

The three parts of a neuron are the cell body,the __________,and the __________.

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A)  glia...dendrites
B)  action potential...membrane
C)  glia...axon
D)  dendrites...axonE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Which of the following drugs has been shown most strongly by research to cause brain damage?

Accepted Answer

A)  opiates
B)  marijuana
C)  ecstasy
D)  LSDE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following structures controls muscles in the head (such as those used to chew and swallow) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  thalamus
B)  pons
C)  spinal cord
D)  cerebellumE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

The central nervous system consists of

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A)  the brain.
B)  the brain and spinal cord.
C)  the brain,spinal cord,and nerves that carry messages to and from the periphery.
D)  the spinal cord and the nerves that carry messages to and from the periphery.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 10

After damage to the occipital lobe of the cerebral cortex,what is impaired?

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A)  fine control of muscles
B)  vision
C)  speech comprehension
D)  emotional expressionE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 11

LSD produces hallucinogenic experiences by attaching mainly to brain receptors sensitive to the neurotransmitter

Accepted Answer

A)  GABA.
B)  serotonin.
C)  acetylcholine.
D)  endorphin.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

The active ingredient in marijuana binds to synaptic receptors in the brain that ordinarily respond to

Accepted Answer

A)  GABA.
B)  endorphins.
C)  dopamine.
D)  anandamide and 2-AG.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

The single,long,straight fiber that extends from the cell body of a neuron and conducts impulses toward another neuron is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  soma.
B)  synapse.
C)  axon.
D)  dendrite.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 14

The parasympathetic nervous system controls

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A)  digestion and other activities that occur during rest.
B)  fight or flight activities.
C)  movement of the skeletal muscles.
D)  the integration of information from two or more sensory systems.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

The primary motor cortex is located in the __________ lobe.

Accepted Answer

A)  frontal
B)  temporal
C)  occipital
D)  parietalE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Action potentials are sent according to the all-or-none law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Parkinson's disease can be helped by taking pills that contain ____________________.
L-DOPA

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The answer of Parkinson's disease can be helped by taking...

Question 18

The primary drawback to using either the electroencephalograph (EEG) or the magnetoencephalograph (MEG) technique to study brain activity is that these techniques

Accepted Answer

A)  record precisely where the brain is active,but not the amount of ongoing activity.
B)  expose the brain to radioactivity.
C)  record ongoing brain activity,but not the precise location of the activity.
D)  require invasive surgery to implant the electrodes.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT classified as a stimulant drug?

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol
B)  nicotine
C)  caffeine
D)  cocaineE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

After damage to the parietal lobe of the cerebral cortex,a person would be most likely to have impairments in

Accepted Answer

A)  hearing.
B)  touch sensations.
C)  suppression of socially inappropriate behaviors.
D)  vision.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Exam 3: Biological Psychology

The primary motor cortex is located in the __________ lobe.

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The parasympathetic nervous system controls

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The single,long,straight fiber that extends from the cell body of a neuron and conducts impulses toward another neuron is called the

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Which of the following drugs has been shown most strongly by research to cause brain damage?

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Symptoms of withdrawal from opiate drugs include

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The central nervous system consists of

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After damage to the parietal lobe of the cerebral cortex,a person would be most likely to have impairments in

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The three parts of a neuron are the cell body,the __________,and the __________.

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After damage to the occipital lobe of the cerebral cortex,what is impaired?

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The fact that people respond faster to a pinch on the shoulder than to a pinch on the ankle supports the conclusion that

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LSD produces hallucinogenic experiences by attaching mainly to brain receptors sensitive to the neurotransmitter

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The resting potential of an axon is due to different distributions inside and outside the cell of

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A person has a loss of hearing after damage to part of the cerebral cortex.Which part of the cortex is probably damaged?

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The primary drawback to using either the electroencephalograph (EEG) or the magnetoencephalograph (MEG) technique to study brain activity is that these techniques

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The outer covering of the forebrain is known as the cerebral cortex.

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Action potentials are sent according to the all-or-none law.

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The active ingredient in marijuana binds to synaptic receptors in the brain that ordinarily respond to

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Parkinson's disease can be helped by taking pills that contain ____________________. L-DOPA

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Which of the following structures controls muscles in the head (such as those used to chew and swallow) ?

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Which of the following is NOT classified as a stimulant drug?

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