Question 1

Handyman Bob just hit his thumb with a hammer; the sensation will be transmitted to the central nervous system by ____ nerve fibres.

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A)   afferent
B)   efferent
C)   autonomic
D)   sympatheticE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

The amount of motor cortex devoted to each body area is determined by

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A)   the size of the body area.
B)   the location of the body area.
C)   the diversity of movements of the body area.
D)   none of these factors.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Family studies, twin studies and adoption studies are primarily designed to

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A)   disentangle the effects of genetics and experience on behavioural traits.
B)   establish the groundwork for genetic engineering programmes.
C)   demonstrate the empirical nature of psychological research.
D)   assess the effects of modern child-rearing methods.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 4

The elimination of old less active synapses is known as

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A)   synaptic reuptake.
B)   synaptic pruning.
C)   neurogenesis.
D)   synaptic sculpting.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 5

The ____________________ serves as a bridge between the brainstem and the cerebellum.

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The answer of The ____________________ serves as a bridge between...

Question 6

The primary visual cortex is located in the

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

Question 7

The insulation that covers some axons and increases the speed of transmission of the neural impulse is the

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A)   neurotransmitter sheath.
B)   myelin sheath.
C)   glia wrap.
D)   terminal cover.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

____ function in the endocrine system much like ____ in the nervous system.

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A)   Hormones; dendrites
B)   Hormones; neurotransmitters
C)   Endorphins; sensory neurons
D)   Neurotransmitters; hormonesE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

People sometimes report a feeling of euphoria following a period of vigorous exercise. This is most likely due to the effects of

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A)   endorphins
B)   dopamine
C)   acetylcholine
D)   norepinephrineE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Emma has multiple sclerosis. If you could view her nervous system, you would find

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A)   a lack of neurotransmitters in some neurons.
B)   areas where the myelin sheath has degenerated.
C)   areas where the dendrites are severely damaged.
D)   a reduction in the number of chloride ions in her peripheral nervous system.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

The two most basic divisions of the nervous system are the

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A)   sympathetic division and the parasympathetic division.
B)   central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system.
C)   somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system.
D)   brain and the spinal cord.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

The brain structure responsible for relaying sensory information to various locations in the brain is the thalamus.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

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The cerebrum is divided into the right a...

Question 14

In carrying out the "fight or flight" response, the role of supervisor is assigned to the

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A)   adrenal gland.
B)   pituitary gland.
C)   hypothalamus.
D)   parasympathetic nervous system.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

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. It is likely that in the fall Wanda damaged her

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

Question 16

When sodium channels open, allowing sodium ions to flow into a neuron, it causes

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A)   the likelihood of an action potential to decrease.
B)   the axon hillock to become inactivated.
C)   the likelihood of an action potential to increase.
D)   the neuron to return to its resting potential.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following brain structures is MOST closely associated with the regulation of emotion?

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A)   cerebellum
B)   reticular formation
C)   brainstem
D)   limbic systemE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Which brain structure appears to play an active role in integrating sensory information?

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A)   hypothalamus
B)   limbic system
C)   thalamus
D)   cerebrumE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

The area of the frontal lobe that plays an important role in the production of speech is called

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A)   Wernicke's area.
B)   Broca's area.
C)   Cannon's area.
D)   Sperry's area.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 20

An action potential is

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A)   the tiny electrical charge that exists when a neuron is neither receiving nor sending information.
B)   an electrical signal that travels along the axon of a neuron.
C)   the small gap that exists between adjacent neurons.
D)   an electrical signal that travels along the dendrites of a neuron.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Exam 3: Biology of Behaviour

The primary visual cortex is located in the

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The ____________________ serves as a bridge between the brainstem and the cerebellum.

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Which brain structure appears to play an active role in integrating sensory information?

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Which of the following brain structures is MOST closely associated with the regulation of emotion?

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When sodium channels open, allowing sodium ions to flow into a neuron, it causes

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Handyman Bob just hit his thumb with a hammer; the sensation will be transmitted to the central nervous system by ____ nerve fibres.

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The amount of motor cortex devoted to each body area is determined by

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The area of the frontal lobe that plays an important role in the production of speech is called

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Emma has multiple sclerosis. If you could view her nervous system, you would find

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The elimination of old less active synapses is known as

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The insulation that covers some axons and increases the speed of transmission of the neural impulse is the

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The brain structure responsible for relaying sensory information to various locations in the brain is the thalamus.

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

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In carrying out the "fight or flight" response, the role of supervisor is assigned to the

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People sometimes report a feeling of euphoria following a period of vigorous exercise. This is most likely due to the effects of

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The two most basic divisions of the nervous system are the

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