1
The adrenal glands produce hormones that impact short-term responses, including fear and anger.
Norepinephrine and __________ are examples of these hormones.
testosterone
estrogen
epinephrine
melatonin
CONCEPT
2
The threshold of excitation refers to __________.
the amount of energy required to open each ion channel
the level of impulses received from other neurons at which the receiving neuron fires (i.e., sends a neural impulse)
the voltage level of the electrical charge that travels through the neuron
the point at which a neuron stops firing (i.e., stops sending an electrical impulse)
CONCEPT
3
Select the true statement about the medulla.
It controls the majority of human reflexes.
It helps the body maintain coordination.
It is the part of the brainstem that connects directly to the spinal cord.
It serves as a connection between the hindbrain and other areas.
CONCEPT
Hindbrain: Brainstem, Medulla, Pons, Reticular Activating System and Cerebellum
4
The areas on a neuron's exterior that respond to chemical molecules are called __________.
myelin
receptor sites
synapses
neurotransmitters
CONCEPT
Neurotransmitters and Synapses
5
Attempts to recall specific information require activation of which of the following types of memory?
Explicit memory
Implicit memory
Trait memory
State memory
CONCEPT
6
Select the true statement about Wernicke's area.
It is the area responsible for emotions.
It is the area responsible for processing sensory information.
It is the area involved in creating an understanding of visual information.
It is the area involved in creating meaning and understanding language.
CONCEPT
Cerebral Cortex: Parietal Lobes, Temporal Lobes and Occipital lobes
7
While Jim cannot remember the name of his first grade teacher off the top of his head, he quickly recalls her name when he is given a list of teachers from his primary school.
Jim's ability to select the teacher's name from a list of alternatives is an example of which of the following?
Recognition
Relearning
Recall
Serial position effect
CONCEPT
Measuring Memory and Remembering
8
Which of the following describes a computed tomography (CT) scanner?
A device that uses magnetic fields to produce images of brain structures
An X-ray device that can create a 3D model of the brain
A device that uses magnetic fields to measure blood flow
A device that uses radioactive fluid to determine the active areas of the brain
CONCEPT
Measuring Brain Function and Mapping the Brain
9
The automatic reaction to stimuli is called __________.
neuroplasticity
a motor neuron
a reflex arc
a sensory neuron
CONCEPT
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
10
Which part of the neuron transports messages from the cell body outward?
Myelin
Soma
Dendrite
Axon
CONCEPT
11
Which type of memory enables a person to retain small amounts of information for further processing?
Procedural memory
Short-term memory
Working memory
Long-term memory
CONCEPT
12
Which of the following areas of the frontal lobe is associated with language production?
Primary motor cortex
Broca's area
Prefrontal cortex
CONCEPT
Cerebral Cortex: Frontal Lobes
13
Joey is asked a question about a concept that he has not heard of or read about before.
Joey's memory of this concept is __________.
not available or accessible
available and accessible
accessible but not available
available but not accessible
CONCEPT
Memory Retrieval and Environment
14
At times, longstanding memories can affect an individual's ability to recover newly-formed memories.
These occurrences are referred to as which of the following?
Repression
Retroactive interference
Proactive interference
Suppression
CONCEPT
15
Which of the following nervous systems controls muscles and sends sensory information and messages throughout the body?
Central nervous system
Spinal sensory system
Sensory nervous system
Peripheral nervous system
CONCEPT
16
Which gland is responsible for regulating metabolism?
Thyroid gland
Pineal gland
Pituitary gland
CONCEPT
Endocrine System: Glands and Hormones
17
Injury to which of the following areas of the limbic system can result in a loss of senses?
Hippocampus
Thalamus
Amygdala
Hypothalamus
CONCEPT
18
Which of the following describes the storage stage of memory?
In this stage of memory, the brain converts sensory information into memory form.
This stage of memory involves gaining access to information or events from the past.
In this stage of memory, the brain retains information in order to access it later.
This stage of memory involves the interpretation of unconscious thoughts.
CONCEPT
19
Sandy is learning the alphabet.
Which type of long-term memory does Sandy need to remember what she is learning?
Episodic memory
Declarative memory
Working memory
CONCEPT
20
Mickey is a teenager who has experienced brief periods of time during his classes when he "blacks out." Afterwards, he does not remember anything from those periods. His parents worry that he might be having seizures, so they take him to a neurologist for an examination and tests.
Which of the following technologies might the neurologist use to examine the electrical activity in Mickey's brain?
Electroencephalograph (EEG)
Electrical stimulation of the brain (ESB)
Electrode
