Question 1

An electric potential that increases the likelihood that the postsynaptic neuron will fire is called an ​

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A)  all-or-none potential.
B)  inhibitory postsynaptic potential.
C)  excitatory postsynaptic potential.
D)  excitatory presynaptic potential.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Recent research suggests that which of the following structures is involved in higher-order cognitive functions such as attention and planning?

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A)  P ons
B)  Medulla
C)  Cerebellum
D)  BrainstemE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

A postsynaptic potential occurs when ​

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A)  neurotransmitters are released into the synaptic cleft.
B)  neurotransmitters are reabsorbed into the terminal buttons.
C)  neurotransmitters bind or attach to receptor sites on the postsynaptic neuron.
D)  neurotransmitters bind or attach to receptor sites on the presynaptic neuron.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

In humans, the prefrontal cortex accounts for _____ of the cerebral cortex. ​

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A)  nearly one-half
B)  approximately one-third
C)  just over 10%
D)  less than 5%E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 5

Kesha has just begun taking a new drug for which one of the side effects is sleeplessness. This drug may be acting on her _____ system.

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A)  serotonin
B)  GABA
C)  endorphin
D)  episodicE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 6

The central nervous system consists of the

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A)  body's sensory and motor neurons.
B)  brain and the spinal cord.
C)  somatic and autonomic nervous systems.
D)  sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Neurotransmitters are secreted from the ​

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A)  myelin sheath.
B)  terminal buttons.
C)  neuromodulators.
D)  dendrites.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

A _____ contains thousands of _____. ​

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A)  DNA; genes
B)  DNA; chromosomes
C)  chromosome; genes
D)  gene; chromosomesE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Wanda fell down some stairs and hit her head. Prior to her accident, she was an excellent flute player, but she now has difficulty coordinating the finger movements required in complex musical pieces. In the fall, Wanda likely damaged her

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A)  reticular formation.
B)  amygdala.
C)  cerebellum.
D)  temporal lobe.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 10

The _____ is the portion of the hindbrain that regulates breathing.

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Question 11

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)  understanding the intentions of others.
D)  completing  complex mathematical calculations.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 12

In which of the following lobes of the cerebrum is the somatosensory cortex located?

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A)  F rontal
B)  P arietal
C)  T emporal
D)  O ccipitalE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 13

The brain structure responsible for the coordination of motor movements and sense of equilibrium is the ​

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A)  hypothalamus.
B)  cerebrum.
C)  pons.
D)  cerebellum.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Recent research has demonstrated that adult humans ​

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A)  can form new neurons throughout the central nervous system, but not in the peripheral nervous system.
B)  can form new neurons in the olfactory bulb and hippocampus.
C)  can form new neurons throughout the peripheral nervous system, but not in the central nervous system.
D)  do not generate any new neurons once they are past adolescence.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

A set of identical twins has been raised together. One of them develops schizophrenia, but the other does not. Which of the following unifying themes discussed in the text does this example illustrate?

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A)  Psychology is empirical.
B)  Psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context.
C)  Heredity and environment jointly influence behavior.
D)  Our behavior is shaped by our cultural heritage.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Damage to the cerebellum is MOST likely to result in

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A)  problems with coordination of movement.
B)  impairment of short-term memory.
C)  difficulties in judging distance.
D)  eating irregularities.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

The neurotransmitter believed to be associated with anorexia is

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

Question 18

GABA produces

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A)  only inhibitory postsynaptic potentials.
B)  only excitatory postsynaptic potentials.
C)  both inhibitory and excitatory postsynaptic potentials.
D)  a "runner's high."E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

The release of neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft is caused by the arrival of the

Accepted Answer

A)  action potential at the postsynaptic neuron.
B)  resting potential at the postsynaptic neuron.
C)  action potential at the terminal buttons.
D)  resting potential at the terminal buttons.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 20

If the occipital lobe of the brain is stimulated, a person would be MOST likely to report ​

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A)  hearing a sound.
B)  smelling an odor.
C)  seeing a flash of light.
D)  moving a part of his body.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

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A _____ contains thousands of _____. ​

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The central nervous system consists of the

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In humans, the prefrontal cortex accounts for _____ of the cerebral cortex. ​

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The _____ is the portion of the hindbrain that regulates breathing.

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

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Neurotransmitters are secreted from the ​

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Recent research suggests that which of the following structures is involved in higher-order cognitive functions such as attention and planning?

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