research methods

Question 1

Tissue damage due to accident, stroke, tumor, etc. is known as a(n):

Answer 1

lesion

Question 2

What kinds of activities are produced from activation of the parasympathetic nervous system?

Answer 2

calmness and relaxation

Question 3

Which activity is increased by the sympathetic nervous system?

Answer 3

heart rate

Question 4

An FMRI has:

Answer 4

better spatial resolution than CT, but poor temporal resolution

Question 5

With respect to the hippocampus, a neuron that conveys information toward the hippocampus is considered to be which of the following?

Answer 5

afferent

Question 6

________ uses electrodes inserted into or next to a neuron to measure activity. This method has excellent spatial and temporal resolution, but is not safe to use on humans.

Answer 6

single-cell recording

Question 7

The catecholamines include:

Answer 7

epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine

Question 8

What are the two parts of the central nervous system?

Answer 8

brain and spinal chord