Neural Firing
multiple sclerosis is a result of degeneration in the _____?
A.Dendrite
B.Axon
C.Myelin Sheath
Myelin Sheath
Which of the following carries the information necessary to activate withdrawal of the hand from the hot object?
A. Sensory Neuron
B. Motor Neuron
C. Receptor Neuron
Motor Neuron
Waking up frequently, loud snoring, silent pauses in breathing, and sleepiness during the day are symptoms of
A. Narcolepsy
B. Sleep apnea
C. Insomnia
Sleep apnea
The parietal lobe is most involved in
A. processing sensory information
B. storing information in long-term memory
C. coordinating complex motor movements
Processing sensory information
What does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic acid
Define Synapse
Synapse is the point of contact between neurons where information is passed from one neuron to the next.
Which of the following endocrine glands may explain unusually tall height in a 12-year-old?
A.Pituitary
B.Adrenal
C.Pancreas
D.Parathyroid
Pituitary
Define manifest content
the matter that is overtly expressed and consciously intended in any utterance or other form of communication.
Define what the amygdala does
processes fearful and threatening stimuli
What does the autonomic nervous system control?
Noncontious bodily functions
Which neurotransmitters inhibit CNS activity in order to calm a person down during stressful times?
A.GABA
B.Dopamine
C.Seratonin
D.Norepinephrine
GABA
What hormone is released when a person is under stress?
A.Progestrone
B.Testosterone
C.Estrogen
D.Oxytocin
E.Cortisol
Cortisol
Which of the following dream theories states that dreams help us sort out the day's events and consolidate our memories?
A.Neutral activation
B.Neural disconnection
C.Information-processing
D.Physiological function
Information-processing
Which of the following best describes a major role of the thalamus?
A. It regulates body temperature
B. It regulates hunger
C. It regulates the autonomic nervous system
D. It relays most sensory signals to the cortex
E. It relays olfactory signals to the cortex
It relays most sensory signals to the cortex
What is the difference between identical and fraternal twins?
Identical twins are born from 1 sperm and one egg that splits into two. Fraternal twins are born with 1 sperm and 2 eggs.
Define all-or-none response
A type of response that may be either complete and of full intensity or totally absent, depending on the strength of the stimulus; there is no partial response.
A person whose body is not producing enough testosterone is most likely to exhibit?
A.Overly aggressive behavior
B.Fatigue
C.Memory loss
D.Increased hunger
E.Increased thirst
Fatigue
How long does sleep debt last?
A. 1 week
B. 2 weeks
C. 3 weeks
2 weeks
What part of the brain did Carl Wernicke discover?
the part that distinguishes languages.
What is a CT scan used to show?
Detailed images of any part of the body
If a body does not have enough potassium how might that affect Neural Firing?
The neurons will struggle to fire because there will not be enough positively charged ions to trigger the firing of the neuron.
What hormone is most associated with the fight or flight response?
Epinephrine
List the 4/5 stages of the sleep cycle.
-wake
-light sleep (N1)
-moderate sleep (N2)
-deep sleep (N3)
-REM
Why is the Medulla Oblongata important in brain structure?
It is the connection between the brainstem and the spinal cord.
What brain structure is located furthest back in the head?
Occipital lobe