Question 1

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 specialised 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) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Choose a specific neurotransmitter or class of neurotransmitters and discuss its impact on behaviour.

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Acetylcholine: The only neurotransmitter...

Question 3

The ____________________ nervous system contains the brain and spinal cord, while the sensory and motor neurons that transmit messages to the muscles and glands make up the ____________________ nervous system.

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The answer of The ____________________ nervous system contains the brain...

Question 4

When Jeffrey slipped on the stairs and hit his head he saw "stars" for several minutes.The "stars" were most likely a result of activity in Jeffrey's

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A)   temporal lobes.
B)   prefrontal cortex.
C)   occipital lobes.
D)   primary somatosensory cortex.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

The brain imaging method that uses multiple X-rays to generate a picture of a horizontal slice of the brain is

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A)   an electroencephalograph.
B)   computerised tomography.
C)   stereotaxic instrumentation.
D)   EKG.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Dr.Athorp has just discovered a new drug named P3X that is an agonist for GABA.It is likely that this new drug will produce side effects such as

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A)   general stimulation within the body and an increase in heart rate.
B)   anxiety reduction and general relaxation.
C)   a reduction in pain and a sense of euphoria.
D)   hallucinations and disrupted sleep patterns.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Synaptic vesicles are structures that

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A)   control the speed with which a neuron fires.
B)   manufacture myelin.
C)   store neurotransmitters.
D)   provide energy for a neuron's activity.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 8

The ____________________ is the junction between two neurons.

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

Question 9

A neurologist believes that Hillary may have epilepsy.To confirm this diagnosis the neurologist needs to record the overall electrical activity in Hillary's brain.The best way for the neurologist to obtain this information would be to use

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A)   a positron emission tomography (PET)  scan.
B)   electrical stimulation of the brain (ES
B)  .
C)   an electroencephalograph (EEG) .
D)   a computerized tomography (CT)  scan.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 10

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

Question 11

The central nervous system consists of

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A)   the body's sensory and motor neurons.
B)   the brain and the spinal cord.
C)   the somatic and autonomic nervous systems.
D)   the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following neurotransmitters is NOT a monoamine?

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A)   norepinephrine
B)   serotonin
C)   dopamine
D)   acetylcholineE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

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

Question 14

Which two procedures allow researchers to visualise changes in brain activity over time?

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A)   PET scan and CT
B)   PET scan and fMRI
C)   MRI and fMRI
D)   CT scan and MRIE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

A gene that must be paired with another gene just like itself to determine the phenotype is known as a heterozygous gene.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Monique is not able to understand spoken language.If Monique's problem stems from damage to the cerebral cortex, the damage would MOST likely be in

Accepted Answer

A)   an area known as Broca's area.
B)   the cerebellum.
C)   an area known as Wernicke's area.
D)   the right parietal lobe.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Ian has been in a coma since he was in a serious dive accident.He is still on medical life support because he is unable to breathe and his heart will not beat without assistance.It is likely that the accident caused damage to Ian's

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A)   medulla.
B)   hypothalamus.
C)   cerebellum.
D)   midbrain.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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A gene that must be paired with another gene just like itself to determine the phenotype is known as a heterozygous gene.

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When Jeffrey slipped on the stairs and hit his head he saw "stars" for several minutes.The "stars" were most likely a result of activity in Jeffrey's

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Which of the following neurotransmitters is NOT a monoamine?

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The brain imaging method that uses multiple X-rays to generate a picture of a horizontal slice of the brain is

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Ian has been in a coma since he was in a serious dive accident.He is still on medical life support because he is unable to breathe and his heart will not beat without assistance.It is likely that the accident caused damage to Ian's

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Choose a specific neurotransmitter or class of neurotransmitters and discuss its impact on behaviour.

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Acetylcholine: The only neurotransmitter...
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The nervous system contains the brain and spinal cord, while the sensory and motor neurons that transmit messages to the muscles and glands make up the nervous system.

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Dr.Athorp has just discovered a new drug named P3X that is an agonist for GABA.It is likely that this new drug will produce side effects such as

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The main function of dendrites is to

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The central nervous system consists of

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Monique is not able to understand spoken language.If Monique's problem stems from damage to the cerebral cortex, the damage would MOST likely be in

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A neurologist believes that Hillary may have epilepsy.To confirm this diagnosis the neurologist needs to record the overall electrical activity in Hillary's brain.The best way for the neurologist to obtain this information would be to use

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Synaptic vesicles are structures that

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Which of the following statements is MOST accurate?

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Which two procedures allow researchers to visualise changes in brain activity over time?

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The ____________________ is the junction between two neurons.

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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 gene that must be paired with another gene just like itself to determine the phenotype is known as a heterozygous gene.

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Which of the following neurotransmitters is NOT a monoamine?

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The brain imaging method that uses multiple X-rays to generate a picture of a horizontal slice of the brain is

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Ian has been in a coma since he was in a serious dive accident.He is still on medical life support because he is unable to breathe and his heart will not beat without assistance.It is likely that the accident caused damage to Ian's

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The ____________________ nervous system contains the brain and spinal cord, while the sensory and motor neurons that transmit messages to the muscles and glands make up the ____________________ nervous system.

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Dr.Athorp has just discovered a new drug named P3X that is an agonist for GABA.It is likely that this new drug will produce side effects such as

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The main function of dendrites is to

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Monique is not able to understand spoken language.If Monique's problem stems from damage to the cerebral cortex, the damage would MOST likely be in

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A neurologist believes that Hillary may have epilepsy.To confirm this diagnosis the neurologist needs to record the overall electrical activity in Hillary's brain.The best way for the neurologist to obtain this information would be to use

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Synaptic vesicles are structures that

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Which two procedures allow researchers to visualise changes in brain activity over time?

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The ____________________ is the junction between two neurons.

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