PSYC 101 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE GRADED
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axon
Which part of the neuron carries message to other cells?
generating action potentials
Which one of the following is NOT a function of glial cells?
negatively
When a neuron's resting potential is occurring, the neuron is ___________ charged on
the inside.
synaptic gap
Neurotransmitters must pass from an axon terminal to the next dendrite by crossing a
fluid-filled space called the:
agonist
The venom of a black widow spider acts like a(n) __________ by mimicking the effects
of acetylcholine.
endorphins
Which of the following is associated with pain relief?
the reflex arc
If you touch a hot stove, your spinal cord can prompt you to withdraw you hand without
having to send the message all the way to the brain. This is due to what scientists call
___________.
neuroplasticity
What is the process whereby the structure and function of brain cells change in
response to trauma, damage, or even learning?
afferent neurons
The neurons of the sensory pathway contain:
motor; somatic
Yvonne's ability to reach for and pick up her book is largely due to the functions of the
_________ pathway of the _______ nervous system.
sympathetic division
Which of the following would be active if you have just had an automobile accident?
thyroid
Andrew has always been thin. In fact, he often seems to be able to eat whatever he
wants without gaining weight. The doctor told his parents that Andrew's _______ gland
is the cause of his metabolism.
pancreas
Your friend Melissa has suffered from diabetes for her entire life. She regularly tests her
blood to make sure her sugar levels are not too high or low. Which gland in the
endocrine system is responsible for regulating her blood sugar?
compensation
Of the following, which is NOT one the the stages of the general adaptation syndrome?
natural killer (NK)
Part of the human immune system is the presence of ________ cells, whose primary
function is to suppress viruses and destroy tumor cells.
electrical stimulation of the brain (ESB)
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axon
Which part of the neuron carries message to other cells?
generating action potentials
Which one of the following is NOT a function of glial cells?
negatively
When a neuron's resting potential is occurring, the neuron is ___________ charged on
the inside.
synaptic gap
Neurotransmitters must pass from an axon terminal to the next dendrite by crossing a
fluid-filled space called the:
agonist
The venom of a black widow spider acts like a(n) __________ by mimicking the effects
of acetylcholine.
endorphins
Which of the following is associated with pain relief?
the reflex arc
If you touch a hot stove, your spinal cord can prompt you to withdraw you hand without
having to send the message all the way to the brain. This is due to what scientists call
___________.
neuroplasticity
What is the process whereby the structure and function of brain cells change in
response to trauma, damage, or even learning?
afferent neurons
The neurons of the sensory pathway contain:
motor; somatic
Yvonne's ability to reach for and pick up her book is largely due to the functions of the
_________ pathway of the _______ nervous system.
sympathetic division
Which of the following would be active if you have just had an automobile accident?
thyroid
Andrew has always been thin. In fact, he often seems to be able to eat whatever he
wants without gaining weight. The doctor told his parents that Andrew's _______ gland
is the cause of his metabolism.
pancreas
Your friend Melissa has suffered from diabetes for her entire life. She regularly tests her
blood to make sure her sugar levels are not too high or low. Which gland in the
endocrine system is responsible for regulating her blood sugar?
compensation
Of the following, which is NOT one the the stages of the general adaptation syndrome?
natural killer (NK)
Part of the human immune system is the presence of ________ cells, whose primary
function is to suppress viruses and destroy tumor cells.
electrical stimulation of the brain (ESB)
