Human Anatomy
Mammals are named after glands that produce what substance?
Milk
____________terminals (formerly known as cash registers) are often connected to complex inventory and sales computer systems.
A. Data B. Point-of-sale (POS)
C. Sales D. Query
B. Point-of-sale (POS)
The field of psychology developed through what other subject?
Philosophy
You'll usually find the warmest temperature during what time of day?
Afternoon
Who created the laws of motion and universal gravitation?
Isaac Newton
What is the largest organ of the human body?
Skin, (liver also accepted)
Computers use what language to process data?
What is the minimum degree requirement for a school psychologist in the U.S.
Master's
What gas makes up the majority of our atmosphere?
Nitrogen
Who is the creator of the formula e=mc2?
Albert Einstein
What tiny structures are, at between five and ten micrometers in diameter, the smallest blood vessels in the human body?
Capillaries
In todays society, there are many forms of technology that function similarly to a computer. Which is NOT an example of another type of computer system?
Xbox, IPOD, Cell Phone, Radio
Radio
Commonly used to treat depression, the class of drugs known as SSRIs gets its name because they increase levels of what "feel-good chemical" in the brain?
Serotonin
What is the second-most-abundant element in the universe?
Helium
What is Galileo Galilei best known for?
Pioneered the experimental scientific method and was the first to use a refracting telescope to make important astronomical discoveries (can accept astronomy)
What is the largest and most prominent region of the human brain, which is thought to be responsible for voluntary activities?
a.) Front Lobe b.) Brainstem
c.) Cerebrum d.) Temporal Lobe
Cerebrum
What is the main function of a CPU?
The CPU executes instructions from software applications, performing calculations and managing data flow
What is the psychological test that involves subjects' perceptions of black and white design?
Rorschach test
The tanning rays of the sun are called:
a.) Infrared rays b.) Visible Light
c.) Ultraviolet Rays d.) Gamma Rays
c.) Ultraviolet Rays
Who is the most well-known chemist who pioneered research in radioactivity?
Marie Curie
An area called the "vermilion border" outlines a shape known as the "Cupid's bow" on what external feature of the human body?
Lips
What is the program that manages the hardware of the computer system, including the CPU, memory, storage devices, and input/output devices?
Operating System
What are the main 4 lobes of the brain?
Must get 2 or more
Parietal, front, occipital, temporal
Global climate change is being attributed to the atmospheric increase in what two gases produced by human activities?
methane and carbon dioxide
Who is BF Skinner and his contributions to his field?
Psychologist, positive and negative reinforcement, operant conditioning