EXAM 1 Problem Qs

Question 1

The experimental method involving observing groups in a natural setting.

Answer 1

Naturalistic Observation

Question 2

This type of study involves controlling variables and measuring/observing outcomes.

Answer 2

Empirical

Question 3

According to Dr. Amen, SPECT scans measure
a. nerve transmission
b.oxygen levels
c.the brain’s blood flow and activity
d.none of the above

Answer 3

The Brain’s blood flow and activity

Question 4

Which of the following is a collection of fibers that connects the two brain hemispheres?
a.corpus callosum
b. thalamus
c.superior colliculi
d.basal ganglia

Answer 4

Corpus Callosum

Question 5

A “ridge” of the brain’s surface

Answer 5

Gyrus

Question 6

Each “groove” of the brain’s surface

Answer 6

Sulcus

Question 7

Antisense RNA technology involves
a.inserting a gene into the subject’s cell
b.introducing a nonfunctioning mutation into the subject’s genes
c. interfering with protein construction controlled by the gene.
d. all of the above.

Answer 7

interfering with protein construction controlled by the gene.

Question 8

The biggest obstacle to using stem cells would be eliminated if researchers could
a.get stem cells to differentiate into neurons
b. get stem cells to survive longer.
c.get adult stem cells to work as well as embryonic ones
d.get stem cells to multiply faster

Answer 8

Get adult stem cells to work as well as embryonic ones

Question 9

If you needed to measure brain activity that changes in less than 1 second, your best choice would be

Answer 9

EEG

Question 10

All of the following are involved in producing movement, except the
a.frontal lobes
b.hippocampus
c. basal ganglia
d. cerebellum

Answer 10

hippocampus

Question 11

When the police have a drunk-driving suspect walk a straight line and touch his nose with his finger, they are assessing the effect of alcohol on the
a. motor cortex
b. cerebellum
c. corpus collosum
d. medulla

Answer 11

cerebellum

Question 12

In the circuit formation stage of nervous system development,
a. correct connection of each neuron is necessary, since barely enough neurons are produced.
b. axons grow to their targets and form connections
c. neurons continue dividing around a central neuron and those neurons form a circuit
d. neurons that fail to make functional connections die.

Answer 12

axons grow to their targets and form connections

Question 13

The largest region of the human brain is the

Answer 13

Cerebrum

Question 14

In its resting state, the inside of the neuron is relatively poor in ____________ions and rich in ________ions.

Answer 14

Sodium, Potassium

Question 15

The presence of synapses in a neuron chain provides the opportunity for
a. increases in conduction speed
b.modification of neural activity
c.two-way communication in a pathway
d. regeneration of damaged neurons

Answer 15

Modification of neural activity

Question 16

Excitatory postsynaptic potentials (ESP) are typically produced by the movement of _______ions, whereas inhibitory postsynaptic potentials are typically produced by movement of _________ions.

Answer 16

sodium; potassium or chloride

Question 17

Which one of the following statements is not true about synaptic activity?
a. Neurotransmitters continue to stimulate the post-synaptic cell for as long as it is bound to a receptor.
b. Neurotransmitters can be removed from the synapse by reuptake back into the terminals of the presynaptic cell.
c. Neurotransmitters can be removed by being absorbed by neighboring glial cells.
d. Neurotransmitters can be inactivated by enzymes that break it down
e. None of the above.

Answer 17

None of the above.

Question 18

Hydrocephalus is caused by an overgrown prefrontal cortex which has crowded out which of the following?

Answer 18

Hindbrain

Question 19

Functions are complex and include some of the highest human capabilities. A considerable portion is involved with the control of movement.

Answer 19

Frontal Lobe

Question 20

Involved in planning, impulse control, adjusting behavior in response to rewards/punishments, and decision making.

Answer 20

Prefrontal Cortex

Question 21

Receives sensory input and regulates the location of the body and objects in space.

Answer 21

Parietal Lobes

Question 22

Processes visual information, coordinates emotional and motivational functions, and controls body rhythym

Answer 22

Occipital Lobes