Chapter 5

Question 1

Refractory Period

Answer 1

Part of the resolution phase. This is the time during which another stimulus given to the neuron (no matter how strong) will not lead to a second action potential.

Question 2

Epinephrine

Answer 2

The hormone associated with sexual satiety, after intercourse and orgasm

Question 3

Chromosomes

Answer 3

is a packaged and organized structure containing most of the DNA of a living organism. We have 46 chromosomes; 23 pairs; 23 from each parent

Question 4

Older-brother Effect

Answer 4

A theory which states that the more older biological brothers there are, the more of a chance with each one that they will be homosexual.

Question 5

Erotic Plasticity

Answer 5

Women, more than men, prefer to alternate periods of frequent sexual activity with periods of very little sexual activity.