NUR 384 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXAM 1
EXAM WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2025
Neuroimaging suggests what about schizophrenia? - CORRECT ANSWERSThere is decreased
activity in the frontal lobe of the brain. (Forebrain)
What are the 3 divisions of the brain? - CORRECT ANSWERS1) Forebrain (cerebrum and
diencephalon)
2) Midbrain (mesencephalon)
3) Hindbrain (pons, medulla, cerebellum)
Function of the frontal lobe? - CORRECT ANSWERSreasoning, planning, part of speech and
voluntary BODY movement, emotions, problem solving
Function of the parietal lobe - CORRECT ANSWERSreceives and integrates sensory information
(touch, pressure, taste, pain).
Function of the temporal lobe - CORRECT ANSWERShearing and smell
,Function of the thalamus - CORRECT ANSWERSSensory relay station (for every sensation but
smell). Involved in temporarily blocking minor sensations, so that an individual can concentrate
on one important event when necessary.
Limbic system includes what structures? - CORRECT ANSWERSHypothalamus, thalamus,
amygdala, and more. The limbic system is considered the "emotional brain" due to its
association with feelings of fear, anger, rage, love, joy, and hope.
In which two neurological conditions is acetylcholine decreased? - CORRECT
ANSWERSAlzheimer's and Parkinson's.
Acetylcholine controls MOTOR behavior and MEMORY
What is norepinephrine metabolized by when it is not returned to presynaptic clefts for
storage? - CORRECT ANSWERSMonoamine oxidase enzymes (MAO) and COMT enzymes.
Nor responsible for the fight or flight response in the ANS.
What disorders is Nor associated with? - CORRECT ANSWERSAnxiety/mania disorders,
depressive disorders, and schizophrenia.
What disorders are associated with dopamine? - CORRECT ANSWERSSchizophrenia/mania
(INCREASED)
, and Parkinson's/depression (DECREASED levels)
Dopamine regulates movements, emotions, and decision making ability.
How do benzodiazepines exert calming effects in the body? - CORRECT ANSWERSTheir
influence on GABA, an inhibitory amino acid that prevents postsynaptic excitation.
function of hypothalamus - CORRECT ANSWERSbody temperature, sleep, appetite, emotions,
control of the pituitary gland (ANS control).
Dopamine function - CORRECT ANSWERSinfluences movement, learning, attention, and
emotion
Serotonin function - CORRECT ANSWERSAffects mood, hunger, sleep, and arousal
What is the definition of mental health? - CORRECT ANSWERSthe successful adaptation to
stressors from the internal or external environment, evidenced by thoughts, feelings, and
behaviors that are AGE-appropriate and congruent with local and CULTURAL norms
Bereavement overload - CORRECT ANSWERSAn accumulation of grief that occurs when an
individual experiences many losses over a short period of time and is unable to resolve one
before another is experienced. This phenomenon is common among the ELDERLY.
EXAM WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2025
Neuroimaging suggests what about schizophrenia? - CORRECT ANSWERSThere is decreased
activity in the frontal lobe of the brain. (Forebrain)
What are the 3 divisions of the brain? - CORRECT ANSWERS1) Forebrain (cerebrum and
diencephalon)
2) Midbrain (mesencephalon)
3) Hindbrain (pons, medulla, cerebellum)
Function of the frontal lobe? - CORRECT ANSWERSreasoning, planning, part of speech and
voluntary BODY movement, emotions, problem solving
Function of the parietal lobe - CORRECT ANSWERSreceives and integrates sensory information
(touch, pressure, taste, pain).
Function of the temporal lobe - CORRECT ANSWERShearing and smell
,Function of the thalamus - CORRECT ANSWERSSensory relay station (for every sensation but
smell). Involved in temporarily blocking minor sensations, so that an individual can concentrate
on one important event when necessary.
Limbic system includes what structures? - CORRECT ANSWERSHypothalamus, thalamus,
amygdala, and more. The limbic system is considered the "emotional brain" due to its
association with feelings of fear, anger, rage, love, joy, and hope.
In which two neurological conditions is acetylcholine decreased? - CORRECT
ANSWERSAlzheimer's and Parkinson's.
Acetylcholine controls MOTOR behavior and MEMORY
What is norepinephrine metabolized by when it is not returned to presynaptic clefts for
storage? - CORRECT ANSWERSMonoamine oxidase enzymes (MAO) and COMT enzymes.
Nor responsible for the fight or flight response in the ANS.
What disorders is Nor associated with? - CORRECT ANSWERSAnxiety/mania disorders,
depressive disorders, and schizophrenia.
What disorders are associated with dopamine? - CORRECT ANSWERSSchizophrenia/mania
(INCREASED)
, and Parkinson's/depression (DECREASED levels)
Dopamine regulates movements, emotions, and decision making ability.
How do benzodiazepines exert calming effects in the body? - CORRECT ANSWERSTheir
influence on GABA, an inhibitory amino acid that prevents postsynaptic excitation.
function of hypothalamus - CORRECT ANSWERSbody temperature, sleep, appetite, emotions,
control of the pituitary gland (ANS control).
Dopamine function - CORRECT ANSWERSinfluences movement, learning, attention, and
emotion
Serotonin function - CORRECT ANSWERSAffects mood, hunger, sleep, and arousal
What is the definition of mental health? - CORRECT ANSWERSthe successful adaptation to
stressors from the internal or external environment, evidenced by thoughts, feelings, and
behaviors that are AGE-appropriate and congruent with local and CULTURAL norms
Bereavement overload - CORRECT ANSWERSAn accumulation of grief that occurs when an
individual experiences many losses over a short period of time and is unable to resolve one
before another is experienced. This phenomenon is common among the ELDERLY.
