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The nervous system that is made up of the somatic and autonomic nervous systems is the _____ nervous system. ​

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Dr. Athorp has just discovered a new drug that mimics the effects of GABA. This new drug will likely produce side effects such as

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 D)

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Summarize the functions of the brain's two hemispheres and explain their relationship. ​

The seminal research on critical periods in neural development was conducted in the 1960s on which of the following subjects?

_____ function in the endocrine system much like _____ in the nervous system. ​

The elimination of old, less active synapses is known as ​

Which of the following is generally considered the key functional unit in hereditary transmission?

Briefly explain the three textbook themes highlighted in this chapter.

What are glial cells? What functions do they serve?

Hormones differ from neurotransmitters in that they

Which of the following is NOT one of the main functions of neurons?

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 seldom feels hungry or thirsty and can go for days without feeling the need to eat or drink. In this case, the scientist MOST likely altered the

Research on adopted children and intelligence has found a significant similarity between them and

The hindbrain structure involved with sleep and arousal is the ​

Milo's doctors believe he might have schizophrenia. Before they make their final diagnosis, they want to study detailed, three-dimensional images of Milo's brain structures. The technique the doctors are MOST likely to use in this case would be

In computers, when the print command is executed, a cable carries this signal from the computer to the printer. In comparing a computer to a neuron, the cable that carries the signal between the computer and the printer would be equivalent to ​

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

The _____ division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the fight-or-flight  response.

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 ​

Opiate drugs bind onto the same receptor sites as the body's own endorphins. Therefore, opiate drugs tend to ​