Biological Psychology 12th Edition By James W. Kalat
– Test Bank
Chapter_3_Anatomy_and_Research_Methods
True / False
1. Neurons that directly convey messages to muscles and glands are part of the central nervous
system.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
DIF FICULTY: Bloom’s: Understand
REFERENCES: Terminology to Describe the Nervous System
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: KALA.BIOP.16.03.02 – Describe the principal functions of certain brain are as.
TOPICS: 3.1 Structure of the Vertebrate Nervous System
, 2. The elbow is more distal to the shoulder than the hand.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
DI FFICULTY: Bloom’s: Analyze
REFERENCES: Terminology to Describe the Nervous System
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: KALA.BIOP.16.03.01 – Define the terms used to describe brain anatom y.
TOPICS: 3.1 Structure of the Vertebrate Nervous System
3. Cell bodies of motor neurons are located outside of the spinal cord.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
DIF FICULTY: Bloom’s: Understand
REFERENCES: The Spinal Cord
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: KALA.BIOP.16.03.02 – Describe the principal functions of certain brain are as.
TOPICS: 3.1 Structure of the Vertebrate Nervous System
4. The parasympathetic nervous system activates the “fight or flight” response.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
DIF FICULTY: Bloom’s: Understand
REFERENCES: The Autonomic Nervous System
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: KALA.BIOP.16.03.02 – Describe the principal functions of certain brain are as.
TOPICS: 3.1 Structure of the Vertebrate Nervous System
5. Parasympathetic neurons use acetylcholine as their neurotransmitter.
a. True
b. False
, ANSWER: True
DIF FICULTY: Bloom’s: Understand
REFERENCES: The Autonomic Nervous System
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: KALA.BIOP.16.03.02 – Describe the principal functions of certain brain are as.
TOPICS: 3.1 Structure of the Vertebrate Nervous System
6. The hindbrain consists of the medulla, the pons, and the cerebellum.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
DIF FICULTY: Bloom’s: Understand
REFERENCES: The Hindbrain
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: KALA.BIOP.16.03.02 – Describe the principal functions of certain brain are as.
TOPICS: 3.1 Structure of the Vertebrate Nervous System
7. Some cranial nerves include both sensory and motor components.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
DIF FICULTY: Bloom’s: Understand
REFERENCES: The Hindbrain
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: KALA.BIOP.16.03.02 – Describe the principal functions of certain brain are as.
TOPICS: 3.1 Structure of the Vertebrate Nervous System
8. Substantia nigra gives rise to the dopamine-containing pathway that facilitates readiness for
movement.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
DIFFICULTY: Bloom’s: Understand
, REFERENCES: The Midbrain
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: KALA.BIOP.16.03.02 – Describe the principal functions of certain brain are as.
TOPICS: 3.1 Structure of the Vertebrate Nervous System
9. The limbic system is important for motivation and emotional behaviors.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
DIF FICULTY: Bloom’s: Understand
REFERENCES: The Forebrain
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: KALA.BIOP.16.03.02 – Describe the principal functions of certain brain are as.
TOPICS: 3.1 Structure of the Vertebrate Nervous System
10. Although relatively small, the hypothalamus is very important for a large range of motivated
behaviors.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
DIF FICULTY: Bloom’s: Understand
REFERENCES: The Forebrain
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: KALA.BIOP.16.03.02 – Describe the principal functions of certain brain are as.
TOPICS: 3.1 Structure of the Vertebrate Nervous System
11. The choroid plexus reabsorbs the cerebrospinal fluid.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
DIF FICULTY: Bloom’s: Understand
REFERENCES: The Ventricles
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: KALA.BIOP.16.03.02 – Describe the principal functions of certain brain are as.
– Test Bank
Chapter_3_Anatomy_and_Research_Methods
True / False
1. Neurons that directly convey messages to muscles and glands are part of the central nervous
system.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
DIF FICULTY: Bloom’s: Understand
REFERENCES: Terminology to Describe the Nervous System
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: KALA.BIOP.16.03.02 – Describe the principal functions of certain brain are as.
TOPICS: 3.1 Structure of the Vertebrate Nervous System
, 2. The elbow is more distal to the shoulder than the hand.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
DI FFICULTY: Bloom’s: Analyze
REFERENCES: Terminology to Describe the Nervous System
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: KALA.BIOP.16.03.01 – Define the terms used to describe brain anatom y.
TOPICS: 3.1 Structure of the Vertebrate Nervous System
3. Cell bodies of motor neurons are located outside of the spinal cord.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
DIF FICULTY: Bloom’s: Understand
REFERENCES: The Spinal Cord
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: KALA.BIOP.16.03.02 – Describe the principal functions of certain brain are as.
TOPICS: 3.1 Structure of the Vertebrate Nervous System
4. The parasympathetic nervous system activates the “fight or flight” response.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
DIF FICULTY: Bloom’s: Understand
REFERENCES: The Autonomic Nervous System
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: KALA.BIOP.16.03.02 – Describe the principal functions of certain brain are as.
TOPICS: 3.1 Structure of the Vertebrate Nervous System
5. Parasympathetic neurons use acetylcholine as their neurotransmitter.
a. True
b. False
, ANSWER: True
DIF FICULTY: Bloom’s: Understand
REFERENCES: The Autonomic Nervous System
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: KALA.BIOP.16.03.02 – Describe the principal functions of certain brain are as.
TOPICS: 3.1 Structure of the Vertebrate Nervous System
6. The hindbrain consists of the medulla, the pons, and the cerebellum.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
DIF FICULTY: Bloom’s: Understand
REFERENCES: The Hindbrain
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: KALA.BIOP.16.03.02 – Describe the principal functions of certain brain are as.
TOPICS: 3.1 Structure of the Vertebrate Nervous System
7. Some cranial nerves include both sensory and motor components.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
DIF FICULTY: Bloom’s: Understand
REFERENCES: The Hindbrain
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: KALA.BIOP.16.03.02 – Describe the principal functions of certain brain are as.
TOPICS: 3.1 Structure of the Vertebrate Nervous System
8. Substantia nigra gives rise to the dopamine-containing pathway that facilitates readiness for
movement.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
DIFFICULTY: Bloom’s: Understand
, REFERENCES: The Midbrain
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: KALA.BIOP.16.03.02 – Describe the principal functions of certain brain are as.
TOPICS: 3.1 Structure of the Vertebrate Nervous System
9. The limbic system is important for motivation and emotional behaviors.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
DIF FICULTY: Bloom’s: Understand
REFERENCES: The Forebrain
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: KALA.BIOP.16.03.02 – Describe the principal functions of certain brain are as.
TOPICS: 3.1 Structure of the Vertebrate Nervous System
10. Although relatively small, the hypothalamus is very important for a large range of motivated
behaviors.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
DIF FICULTY: Bloom’s: Understand
REFERENCES: The Forebrain
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: KALA.BIOP.16.03.02 – Describe the principal functions of certain brain are as.
TOPICS: 3.1 Structure of the Vertebrate Nervous System
11. The choroid plexus reabsorbs the cerebrospinal fluid.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
DIF FICULTY: Bloom’s: Understand
REFERENCES: The Ventricles
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: KALA.BIOP.16.03.02 – Describe the principal functions of certain brain are as.
