TEST BANK For Kalat, Biological Psychology 13th
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which part of the neuron is responsible for manufacturing proteins? - ANSWER:cell
body, namely the nucleus
what do we call the state of the neuron when there are no neurotransmitters acting
on it? - ANSWER:resting potential
the functioning of the human brain depends upon cross-talk among -
ANSWER:neurons
the peripheral nervous system consist of the - ANSWER:autonomic and somatic
nervous system
neurotransmitters are found in the - ANSWER:synaptic vesicles
Stan has been extremely afraid of cats since he was scratched as a five year old.
Whenever he sees a cat, he remembers the time he was scratched across his face
and starts to feel afraid. If a cat comes towards him, he often runs away
immediately, and he is afraid of being scratched again. Stan's behaviors and
recollection of the trauma are a result of the ________ in the limbic system -
ANSWER:amygdala
one theory of infantile autism suggests that________ may be the cause of this
disorder - ANSWER:inadequate pruning
which of the following statements regarding heritability is accurate? -
ANSWER:heritability is estimate by family studies, twin studies, and adoption studies
Malcolm is studying alone in his room late at night when he hears a loud noise
downstairs. his heart rate increases significantly and his breathing becomes shallow.
he wonders if a burglar has entered the house and decides to investigate. when he
gets downstairs, he discovers his cat knocked down a plant stand. his body begins to
relax and turn back to normal. which part of his nervous system is responsible for
returning Malcolm to an normal state? - ANSWER:the parasympathetic nervous
system
an area of damage in the brain is called a - ANSWER:lesion
small electrodes are passed onto Miranda's scalp and are connected by wire to a
machine that translates the electrical energy from her brain into wavy lines on a
, moving piece of paper. from this description, it is evident that Miranda's brain is
being studied through the use of - ANSWER:and electroencephalograph
the state in which the neuron is contains more negatively charged ions inside the cell
than outside the cell and is not firing is referred to as the - ANSWER:resting potential
which of the following statements about heritability is accurate? -
ANSWER:heritability studies is estimated by family studies, twin studies, and
adoption studies
what are 2 primary roles of glial cells? - ANSWER:forming myelin and forming the
blood-brain barrier
which of the following statements are true? - ANSWER:all the brain areas become
active on brain scans at one time or another as we think, feel, and perceive
which neurotransmitter is associated with sleep, mood, and aggression? -
ANSWER:serotonin
Darwin hypothesized that populations of organism, rather than individuals, change
by selective breeding with other organisms possessing some apparent advantage.
this is known as - ANSWER:natural selection
what is the main function of the reticular activating system? - ANSWER:to control
levels of arousal
there are approximately ____ neurons in your brain alone - ANSWER:85 billion
people's genetic makeup is their - ANSWER:genotype
a phenotype is - ANSWER:our set of observable traits
Because they have similar chemical structures, morphine and other opiates are able
to lock into receptor sites for _____. - ANSWER:endorphins
Which of the following is the most outdated method for mapping the brain? -
ANSWER:phrenology
The saclike structures found inside the axon terminals containing chemicals are
called _____. - ANSWER:synaptic vesicles
Structures buried deep inside the cortex that help to control movement are called
the - ANSWER:basal ganglia
If Darren's brain is like that of most people, then fine-tuned language skills will be
handled by his _____. - ANSWER:left cerebral hemisphere
Edition Verified Chapters 1 - 14, Complete Newest
Version
which part of the neuron is responsible for manufacturing proteins? - ANSWER:cell
body, namely the nucleus
what do we call the state of the neuron when there are no neurotransmitters acting
on it? - ANSWER:resting potential
the functioning of the human brain depends upon cross-talk among -
ANSWER:neurons
the peripheral nervous system consist of the - ANSWER:autonomic and somatic
nervous system
neurotransmitters are found in the - ANSWER:synaptic vesicles
Stan has been extremely afraid of cats since he was scratched as a five year old.
Whenever he sees a cat, he remembers the time he was scratched across his face
and starts to feel afraid. If a cat comes towards him, he often runs away
immediately, and he is afraid of being scratched again. Stan's behaviors and
recollection of the trauma are a result of the ________ in the limbic system -
ANSWER:amygdala
one theory of infantile autism suggests that________ may be the cause of this
disorder - ANSWER:inadequate pruning
which of the following statements regarding heritability is accurate? -
ANSWER:heritability is estimate by family studies, twin studies, and adoption studies
Malcolm is studying alone in his room late at night when he hears a loud noise
downstairs. his heart rate increases significantly and his breathing becomes shallow.
he wonders if a burglar has entered the house and decides to investigate. when he
gets downstairs, he discovers his cat knocked down a plant stand. his body begins to
relax and turn back to normal. which part of his nervous system is responsible for
returning Malcolm to an normal state? - ANSWER:the parasympathetic nervous
system
an area of damage in the brain is called a - ANSWER:lesion
small electrodes are passed onto Miranda's scalp and are connected by wire to a
machine that translates the electrical energy from her brain into wavy lines on a
, moving piece of paper. from this description, it is evident that Miranda's brain is
being studied through the use of - ANSWER:and electroencephalograph
the state in which the neuron is contains more negatively charged ions inside the cell
than outside the cell and is not firing is referred to as the - ANSWER:resting potential
which of the following statements about heritability is accurate? -
ANSWER:heritability studies is estimated by family studies, twin studies, and
adoption studies
what are 2 primary roles of glial cells? - ANSWER:forming myelin and forming the
blood-brain barrier
which of the following statements are true? - ANSWER:all the brain areas become
active on brain scans at one time or another as we think, feel, and perceive
which neurotransmitter is associated with sleep, mood, and aggression? -
ANSWER:serotonin
Darwin hypothesized that populations of organism, rather than individuals, change
by selective breeding with other organisms possessing some apparent advantage.
this is known as - ANSWER:natural selection
what is the main function of the reticular activating system? - ANSWER:to control
levels of arousal
there are approximately ____ neurons in your brain alone - ANSWER:85 billion
people's genetic makeup is their - ANSWER:genotype
a phenotype is - ANSWER:our set of observable traits
Because they have similar chemical structures, morphine and other opiates are able
to lock into receptor sites for _____. - ANSWER:endorphins
Which of the following is the most outdated method for mapping the brain? -
ANSWER:phrenology
The saclike structures found inside the axon terminals containing chemicals are
called _____. - ANSWER:synaptic vesicles
Structures buried deep inside the cortex that help to control movement are called
the - ANSWER:basal ganglia
If Darren's brain is like that of most people, then fine-tuned language skills will be
handled by his _____. - ANSWER:left cerebral hemisphere
