Assessment 1

Question 1

The part of the neuron responsible for receiving information signals from other neurons is called the …

Answer 1

Dendrites

Question 2

The part of the neuron that facilitates synaptic transmission of a signal to another neuron is called the …

Answer 2

Terminal bouton

Question 3

In terms of impulse conduction in the neuron, which term refers to the period whereby no neural impulse can be generated, even with intense stimulation?

Answer 3

Absolute refractory period

Question 4

Using the analogy of a battery as having positive and negative poles, the contrast between two poles of a neuron is called …

Answer 4

Potential difference

Question 5

Low serotonin level in the body is associated with … just as dopamine is associated with Parkinson’s disease.

Answer 5

Seasonal depression

Question 6

What determines whether a neurotransmitter will have an inhibitory or excitatory effect on the synaptic process.
Depends on the nature of the neurotransmitter
this is partially correct because …

Answer 6

other factors play a role

Question 7

The main function of the … is to distribute motor fibers to the muscles and to convey somatosensory information to the brain. It can work independently of the brain as a result of reflexive control circuits.

Answer 7

Spinal cord

Question 8

John experienced a sudden collapse. He was awake when his friend called him but John could not move. John suffers from a sleep disorder called …

Answer 8

Catalepsy

Question 9

When you wake up and you clearly remember what you were dreaming about, what stage of sleep have you woken up from?

Answer 9

D-sleep

Question 10

The phenomenon of Rapid Eye Movement (REM) occurs during …

Answer 10

D-sleep, in which dreams usually occur

Question 11

Example of a depressant is…

Answer 11

Alcohol

Question 12

James got a hold of drugs and entered a dreamlike state and experienced distorted sensory experiences and imaginary visions and realities. What type of drug did james take?

Answer 12

Hallucinogens

Question 13

Hypnosis can be used to … and …

Answer 13

Decrease pain and produce temporary changes in behaviour

Question 14

The difference between informal and formal reasoning is that “formal reasoning is logical and informal reasoning is illogical” this is …

Answer 14

incorrect, the difference is that premises and conclusions are stated in formal reasoning but usually not so in informal reasoning

Question 15

Critical reasoning consists of a variety of attitudes, procedures and skills. which one of the following cannot be seen as part of critical reasoning

1) Identifying the problem
2) Being open minded about an issue under consideration
3) Finding the one right answer
4) Developing collective thinking in a task oriented group

Answer 15

3

Question 16

“All angels are immortal
Gabriel is an angel
Therefore, Gabriel is immortal”

The above statement is is an example of … reasoning.

Answer 16

Deductive

Question 17

What is not an example of visual representation as a form of thinking?

Answer 17

remembering a love song you heard on the radio

Question 18

There are different systems that enable us to survive in our environments. The system that provides people with information about their movements and orientation in space is called the …

Answer 18

Proprioceptive system

Question 19

When sensory information is received in the brain, the process of interpreting and making meaning from sensory information is called …

Answer 19

Perception

Question 20

A strong smell may seem less intense as time passes by. This is because receptor cells get tired of firing in response to continuous presentation of stimulus. This process is called …

Answer 20

Sensation