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Ch. 2 Revel

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Which part of the neuron carries messages to other cells?
Axon
Which of the following is a function of glial cells?
Getting nutrients to the neurons, Cleaning up the remains of dead neurons, Generating myelin
When a neuron's resting potential is occurring, the neuron is __________ charged on the inside.
Negatively
Neurotransmitters must pass from an axon terminal to the next dendrite by crossing a fluid-filled called the
Synapse
The venom of a black widow spider acts as a(n) ______________ by mimicking the effects of acetylcholine
Agonist
Which of the following is associated with pain relief?
Endorphins
If you touch a hot stove, your spinal cord can prompt you to withdraw your hand without having to send the message all the way to the brain. This is due to what scientists call
The reflex arc
What is the process whereby the structure and function of brain cells change in response to trauma, damage, or even learning?
Neuroplasticity
The neurons of the sensory pathway contain
Afferent neurons
Yvonne's ability to reach for and pick up her book is largely due to the functions of the ________ pathway of the ___________ nervous system.
Motor; Somatic
Which of the following would be active if you have just had an automobile accident?
Sympathetic division
Your friend Melissa has suffered from diabetes for her entire life. She regularly tests her blood to make sure her sugar levels are not too high or low. Which gland in her endocrine system is responsible for regulating her blood sugar?
Pancreas
Andrew has always been thin. In fact, he often seems to be able to eat whatever he wants without gaining weight. The doctor told his parents that Andrew's _________ gland is the cause of his fast metabolism.
Thyroid
Although oxytocin has been tied to a variety of prosocial behaviors such as "love" and "trust", some researchers believe that in humans, it may actually work to increase ___________.
The importance of some social stimuli
Which gland(s) have the greatest influence over the components of the endocrine system?
Pituitary
Which of the following techniques involves passing a mild current through the brain to activate certain structures without damaging them?
Electrical Stimulation of the brain (ESB)
Which of the following techniques analyzes blood oxygen levels to look at the functioning of the brain?
fMRI
Dr. Roll is conducting a research study. She wants to measure the physical connectivity in the research participants' brains by imaging their white matter. Which of the following methods will she use?
Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI)
If you were suffering from neurological problems and your neurologist wanted to have a study done of your brain and its electrical functioning, which of the following techniques would be most appropriate?
EEG
Which brain structure allows you us to pay attention to certain stimuli while ignoring others?
Reticular Formation
Which brain structure relays incoming sensory information?
Thalamus
If you were to develop a rare condition in which you were not able to remember to be afraid of certain situations, animals, or events, which part of the brain would most likely be damaged?
Amygdala
What part of the brain can sometimes be referred to as the "rind" or outer covering?
Cortex
In which of the following lobes of the cortex would you find the primary visual cortex?
Occipital
You have a dream in which you wake up to find that people around you are using words that make no sense. What's more, your friends don't seem to understand you when you speak. At one point in your dream, your mom tells you that you almost forgot your tree limb today. When you give her a puzzled look, she holds up your lunchbox and repeats, "you know, your tree limb." Your predicament in your dreams is most likely which of the following disorders?
Wernicke's Aphasia
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