Question 1

When this lobe of the brain is electrically stimulated, people report physical sensations as if they had been touched, for example, on the arm.

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A)   frontal
B)   parietal
C)   temporal
D)   occipitalE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Internal functions such as heartbeat, breathing and stomach contractions are controlled by the ____________________ nervous system.

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The answer of Internal functions such as heartbeat, breathing and...

Question 3

An antagonist

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A)   blocks the action of neurotransmitters.
B)   prevents reuptake of neurotransmitters.
C)   mimics the action of a neurotransmitter.
D)   extends the absolute refractory period of neural transmission.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following statements concerning plasticity in the brain is false?

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A)   damage to one area of brain tissue may result in changes in other areas of the brain that compensate for the damage
B)   experience can change the features of brain structures
C)   older brains show more plasticity than younger brains
D)   even adult brains are able to form additional neuronsE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Bonnie has a disease that disrupts the functioning of her hypothalamus. With which of the following areas of functioning is she likely to have serious difficulty?

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A)   reading, writing and tasting.
B)   thinking, problem solving and hearing.
C)   eating, drinking and body temperature control.
D)   sexual motivation, tasting and controlling fine motor movements.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 6

A chemical that transfers information from one neuron to another is referred to as a neurotransmitter.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

____________________ are released by the pituitary gland and affect the development of external sexual organs.

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The answer of ____________________ are released by the pituitary gland...

Question 8

Which of the following has NOT been demonstrated through scientific research?

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A)   rats raised in enriched environments have heavier brains than rats raised in impoverished environments
B)   kittens deprived of visual stimulation in one eye early in life become permanently blind in that eye
C)   after listening to classical music, college students show increased performance on some tasks
D)   young infants exposed to classical music show higher cognitive performance in preschoolE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

The specific pattern of genes inherited at conception defines an individual's

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A)   phenotype.
B)   polygenic inheritance.
C)   stereotype.
D)   genotype.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Sigourney's doctors think she might have a tumour, and they would like to use a brain-imaging technique that will provide them with an accurate image of her brain structure. The technique that they are most likely to use would be

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is a new technique that allows scientists to create in humans "virtual lesions" using a painless, non-invasive method.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

It is most accurate to state that family, twin and adoption studies are designed to determine the effect of ____ on human behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A)   living in the same environment
B)   experience
C)   genetics
D)   both experience and geneticsE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Kesha has just begun taking a new drug named BXY79 that produces side effects like muscular rigidity and tremors. Based on this information, Kesha's drug may be an

Accepted Answer

A)   agonist for dopamine.
B)   agonist for GABA.
C)   antagonist for GABA.
D)   antagonist for dopamine.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 14

ESB involves

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A)   sending a weak electric current into a brain structure to stimulate or activate the structure.
B)   monitoring the electrical activity of the brain over time.
C)   visualising the three-dimensional structure of the brain.
D)   destroying a piece of the brain.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 15

The fact that Mpho was a little later than her sisters in going through puberty can be attributed to the action of her

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A)   gonads.
B)   adrenal glands.
C)   thyroid glands.
D)   pancreas.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Which of the following neurotransmitters is NOT a monoamine?

Accepted Answer

A)   norepinephrine
B)   serotonin
C)   dopamine
D)   acetylcholineE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 17

The next time you have an itch on your foot, the itch sensation will be sensed in your ____ lobe and the ____ lobe will transmit the message to move your hand and arm to scratch the itch.

Accepted Answer

A)   parietal; frontal
B)   frontal; parietal
C)   temporal; frontal
D)   parietal; occipitalE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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) None of the above

Question 19

The primary processing for auditory sensations is in the ____________________ lobes of the cerebrum.

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The answer of The primary processing for auditory sensations is...

Question 20

The brain structure that controls unconscious but essential functions such as breathing and circulation is the

Accepted Answer

A)   pons.
B)   medulla.
C)   cerebellum.
D)   corpus callosum.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Exam 3: Biology of Behaviour

When this lobe of the brain is electrically stimulated, people report physical sensations as if they had been touched, for example, on the arm.

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Which of the following has NOT been demonstrated through scientific research?

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Which of the following neurotransmitters is NOT a monoamine?

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The fact that Mpho was a little later than her sisters in going through puberty can be attributed to the action of her

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The brain structure that controls unconscious but essential functions such as breathing and circulation is the

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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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It is most accurate to state that family, twin and adoption studies are designed to determine the effect of ____ on human behaviour.

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ESB involves

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The next time you have an itch on your foot, the itch sensation will be sensed in your ____ lobe and the ____ lobe will transmit the message to move your hand and arm to scratch the itch.

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Sigourney's doctors think she might have a tumour, and they would like to use a brain-imaging technique that will provide them with an accurate image of her brain structure. The technique that they are most likely to use would be

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A chemical that transfers information from one neuron to another is referred to as a neurotransmitter.

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An antagonist

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Internal functions such as heartbeat, breathing and stomach contractions are controlled by the ____________________ nervous system.

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Which of the following statements concerning plasticity in the brain is false?

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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is a new technique that allows scientists to create in humans "virtual lesions" using a painless, non-invasive method.

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The primary processing for auditory sensations is in the ____________________ lobes of the cerebrum.

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____________________ are released by the pituitary gland and affect the development of external sexual organs.

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Bonnie has a disease that disrupts the functioning of her hypothalamus. With which of the following areas of functioning is she likely to have serious difficulty?

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The specific pattern of genes inherited at conception defines an individual's

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Kesha has just begun taking a new drug named BXY79 that produces side effects like muscular rigidity and tremors. Based on this information, Kesha's drug may be an

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