QUIZ #2 (Ch.3) Biology

Question 1

Down syndrome results from

Answer 1

An extra chromosome

Question 2

The part of the cell that sends messages to neighboring cells is the?

Answer 2

terminal

Question 3

The function of the _________________________ is to carry information to and from all parts of the body.

Answer 3

nervous system

Question 4

The term neurotransmitter refers to:

Answer 4

chemical found in the synaptic vesicles that is released into the synapse

Question 5

The action potential causes neurotransmitters to be released into the:

Answer 5

synapse

Question 6

Endorphins are:

Answer 6

pain-controlling chemicals

Question 7

The central nervous system consists of:

Answer 7

the brain and spinal cord

Question 8

The peripheral nervous system consists of the _______ and the ______ nervous systems.

Answer 8

autonomic; somatic

Question 9

Who was the Nobel Prize Researcher that developed the study of brain hemisphere?

Answer 9

Roger Sperry

Question 10

Which part of the neuron is responsible for maintaining the life of the cell?

Answer 10

soma

Question 11

A brain-imaging method that takes computer-controlled X-rays of the brain is called:

Answer 11

computerized axial tomography (CAT)

Question 12

Insertion into the brain of a thin insulated wire through which is sent an electrical current that destroys the brain cells at the tip of the wire is called:

Answer 12

deep lesioning

Question 13

The amygdale is implicated in__ behavior in monkeys, cats, & other animals.

Answer 13

aggressive

Question 14

If a person is born with an incomplete corpus callosum, we would expect to see deficiencies in:

Answer 14

transference of information from one hemisphere to another

Question 15

What are the four (4) lobes of the brain?

Answer 15

Frontal, Parietal, Temporal, Occipital

Question 16

Which is also called fraternal twins:

Answer 16

Dizygotic

Question 17

Components of the Parasympathetic Nervous system are:

Answer 17

Contracts the bladder & stimulates salivation

Question 18

Which Chromosomes determine the sex of an individual?

Answer 18

23 rd

Question 19

Which gland is also called the “Master Gland”?

Answer 19

Pituitary gland

Question 20

Components of the Sympathetic Nervous system are:

Answer 20

Dilates pupils & relaxes the bladder

Question 21

The Peripheral Nervous Systems is made up of the:

Answer 21

Somatic & Autonomic

Question 22

The Endocrine system is made up of:

Answer 22

Hypothalamus, Pituitary, Pineal, Pancreas, Thyroid, Adrenal, Gonads

Question 23

The major components of the Neuron are:

Answer 23

Nucleus, soma, myelin sheath, dendrites, axon, axon terminals

Question 24

The synapse is important because:

Answer 24

It is the junction between the axon terminal of one neuron and the dendrites or cell body of another neuron.