Module 1

Question 1

Neurons communicate via:

Answer 1

Synapses

Question 2

An action potential travels down the cell, cause the release of ________ from the terminal>

Answer 2

Neurotransmitters

Question 3

What are the two glial cells that myelinate axons?

Answer 3

Schwann cells and oligodendrocytes

Question 4

The blood-brain barrier lets through:

Answer 4

1. Fat-soluble molecules
2. Small uncharged particles
   3.Glucose

Question 5

The blood-brain barrier lets through:

Answer 5

1. Fat-soluble molecules
2. Small uncharged particles
3. Glucose

Question 6

The blood-brain barrier lets through:

Answer 6

1. Fat-soluble molecules
2. Small uncharged particles
3. Glucose

Question 7

Which visualization technique allows the visualization of the morphology of neurons.

Answer 7

Golgi stain

Question 8

The peripheral nervous system is broken down into what two systems?

Answer 8

Autonomic & somatic nervous system.

Question 9

If you need to run away from a situation and your heart starts pumpiing more quickly, which system is directly influencing that?

Answer 9

Sympathetic nervous system

Question 10

In the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, the postganglionic cells both release acetylcholine.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

Which of these are a type of research design in behavioral neuroscience?

Answer 11

Correlation

Question 12

Which variable is manipulated in a study?

Answer 12

Independent.