Ch.3 Biological Quiz

1. Acetylcholine, epinephrine, dopamine, and histamine are

Prescription-only drugs.

Synapses.

Neurotransmitters

Beta blockers.

You will need to know acetylcholine, epinephrine, dopamine, serotonin, GABA,

Explanation

You will need to know acetylcholine, epinephrine, dopamine, serotonin, GABA,

2. An elderly acquaintance of yours has suffered from partial blindness since she had a stroke. Apparently the stroke damaged her

Occipital lobe.

Parietal lobe.

Temporal lobes.

Reticular formation

Remember that the occipital lobe contains your visual cortex.

Explanation

Remember that the occipital lobe contains your visual cortex.

3. The conduction of a nerve impulse down the axon is called a(n)

Ion potential.

Action potential.

Resting discharge.

Synapse.

Remember that Action Potentials are "all or nothing." A neuron either fires or it doesn't. There is no half-way.

Explanation

Remember that Action Potentials are "all or nothing." A neuron either fires or it doesn't. There is no half-way.

4. The autonomic nervous system contains two branches called the

Spinal nerves and cranial nerves.

Somatic and spinal systems.

Sympathetic and parasympathetic systems

Parasympathetic and spinal systems.

5. Which of the cerebral hemispheres is superior at drawing a picture?

Left

Right

Subcortical

Mid

6. The cell body of a neuron is also called the

Dendrite.

Axon.

Myelin.

Soma.

7. The part of the neuron that specializes in receiving messages from other neurons is the

Axon.

Myelin.

Axon terminal.

Dendrite.

8. The "all-or-nothing event" refers to the fact that

Nerve cells are continuously active.

Action potentials occur completely or not at all.

An electrical current crosses the synapse completely or not at all.

All the neurons in a particular "lobe" of the brain fire or none of them fire.

9. The reflex control centers for vital life functions like heart rate and breathing are found in the

Forebrain.

Medulla.

Pleasure center.

Pituitary gland

10. In order to perform a split-brain operation, the __________ must be severed.

Pons

Cerebellum

Corpus callosum

Cerebral cortex

The Corpus Callosum connects the two hemispheres together which allows them to communicate to one another. It is severed for extreme cases of eplepsy.

Explanation

The Corpus Callosum connects the two hemispheres together which allows them to communicate to one another. It is severed for extreme cases of eplepsy.

11. Language is controlled by the __________ of the brain.

Right hemisphere

Left hemisphere

Subcortical region

Occipital lobe

12. The area of the frontal lobe that directs the body's muscles is called the

Somatosensory area.

Associative area.

Motor cortex.

Cerebral cortex.

13. What effect do neurotransmitters from one neuron have on the next neuron?

They have no effect.

They excite it.

They inhibit it.

They may excite or inhibit it.

Remember that Neurotransmitters can be either excitatory or inhibitatory in nature.

Explanation

Remember that Neurotransmitters can be either excitatory or inhibitatory in nature.

14. The "emergency" part of the nervous system that prepares the body for "fight or flight" is the __________ branch.

Sympathetic

Parasympathetic

Central

Peripheral

15. A person who had difficulty __________ would be described as having aphasia

Walking

Smelling

Eating

Communicating

Aphasia is the ability to talk or communicate. Please remember this word, it will be used.

Explanation

Aphasia is the ability to talk or communicate. Please remember this word, it will be used.

16. The nature of a nerve impulse is primarily a/an event; whereas, the nature of the communication between neurons is primarily a/an event.

Chemical; electrical

Acetylcholine; catecholamine

Dendrite; axon

Electrical; chemical

The nerve sends it signal through electrical energy and tells the terminal buttons to release their neurotransmitters out into the synapse to talk to the next neuron. Neurotransmitters are chemicals. Remember in its resting state a neuron has a slightly negative charge.

Explanation

The nerve sends it signal through electrical energy and tells the terminal buttons to release their neurotransmitters out into the synapse to talk to the next neuron. Neurotransmitters are chemicals. Remember in its resting state a neuron has a slightly negative charge.

17. Which of the following is NOT controlled by the hypothalamus?

Sex

Eating and drinking

Temperature control

Posture

Remember the hypothalamus regulates the four f's

Explanation

Remember the hypothalamus regulates the four f's

18. An EEG records

The number of neurons in the brain.

Electrical impulses from the brain.

Chemical activity in the cranial nerves.

Direct electrical stimulation and activation of the brain.

19. Damage to the cerebellum would most likely result in

Heart stoppage or respiratory failure.

A loss of hearing ability.

A loss of muscular coordination

A reduction in emotional response

The cerbellum controls muscle coordination also fine muscle movement, simple learning, and is known as the mini-brain.

Explanation

The cerbellum controls muscle coordination also fine muscle movement, simple learning, and is known as the mini-brain.

20. A nerve cell carrying information from your brain to muscles and glands is called a(n)

Motor/ effernt neuron.

Effector cell.

Interneurons

Sensory/ afferent neuron.

Effernt neurons Exit the brain, Affernt neurons Arrive At the brain, and Interneourns are In the brain.

Explanation

Effernt neurons Exit the brain, Affernt neurons Arrive At the brain, and Interneourns are In the brain.

21. The __________ gland is involved in the regulation of growth.

Pituitary

Pineal

Thyroid

Adrenal

Also known as the master gland and is located in the brain, it regulates the other glands and controls growth

Explanation

Also known as the master gland and is located in the brain, it regulates the other glands and controls growth

22. Which of the following is most involved in the production of emotion?

The occipital lobe

The limbic system

The medulla

The pituitary gland

The emotion center that contains the amygdala, and the hippocampus

Explanation

The emotion center that contains the amygdala, and the hippocampus

23. The brain center for audition is in the __________ lobe

Temporal

Parietal

Occipital

Frontal

24. Bodily sensations such as touch, temperature, and pressure register in which brain area?

The occipital lobes

The parietal lobes

The temporal lobes

The frontal lobes

The parietal lobe contains the somatosensory cortex which regulates these things

Explanation

The parietal lobe contains the somatosensory cortex which regulates these things

25. After successfully running from the large, snarling, drooling grizzly bear that was running directly toward you, you pause to catch your breath and collect your wits. The physical symptoms you now experience are controlled by the

Sympathetic nervous system.

Parasympathetic nervous system

Central nervous system.

Neurotransmitter acetylcholine

The SNS speeds up the heart and breathing rate and prepares one for fight or flight, whereas the PNS slows the body down.

Explanation

The SNS speeds up the heart and breathing rate and prepares one for fight or flight, whereas the PNS slows the body down.

26. The __________ cerebral hemisphere is superior at perceptual skills and detecting and expressing emotion.

Right

Left

Cortical

Subcortical

27. The reticular formation (RF) is associated with

Hunger and thirst.

Attention and wakefulness

Sex, rage, and emotion.

Pleasure and punishment.

Remember that the RF is the only structure in the midbrain and if damaged you will fall into a coma.

Explanation

Remember that the RF is the only structure in the midbrain and if damaged you will fall into a coma.

28. There is a greater portion of motor cortex for the

Mouth

Hands and fingers

Feet and Toes

Legs

Remember that the motor cortex located in the frontal lobe, is not a one to one ratio, those areas that require more percise movement take up more space on the motor cortex

Explanation

Remember that the motor cortex located in the frontal lobe, is not a one to one ratio, those areas that require more percise movement take up more space on the motor cortex

29. John has some paralysis and loss of sensation in his right side after a motorcycle accident. It is likely that there is brain damage in the

Right temporal lobe.

Left parital lobe.

Left frontal lobe.

Right parital lobe.

Remember contralateral arrangement - right controls left and left controls right. The parital lobe controls the somatosensory cortex.

Explanation

Remember contralateral arrangement - right controls left and left controls right. The parital lobe controls the somatosensory cortex.

30. The most obvious difference between the human brain and the brain of a carp would be in the

Hypothalamus.

Thalamus.

Cerebellum.

Cerebral cortex

In humans the cerebral cortex is significantly larger in terms of relative size than other animals.

Explanation

In humans the cerebral cortex is significantly larger in terms of relative size than other animals.

31. Which of the following is most closely associated with language comprehension?

Aphasia

Broca's area

Wernicke's area

Agnosia

The Wernicke area is located in the left temporal lobe and controls the comprehension or understanding of speech and language. The Broca's area is located in the left frontal lobe and controls the ability to produce speech.

Explanation

The Wernicke area is located in the left temporal lobe and controls the comprehension or understanding of speech and language. The Broca's area is located in the left frontal lobe and controls the ability to produce speech.

32. Broca's area is located on the

Right parietal lobe.

Left parietal lobe

Right frontal lobe.

Left frontal lobe.

33. The pons acts as a bridge between the medulla and other brain areas and influences

Activity.

Facial expression.

Motor behavior.

Higher reasoning

Remember that the pons controls facial expression

Explanation

Remember that the pons controls facial expression

34. A barefoot child steps on a bee, then jerks his or her foot back in response to the sting. This response has likely involved all parts of the nervous system EXCEPT

The brain.

The spinal cord.

Motor neurons.

Connector neurons or interneurons

In terms of things like pain and reflexes, one will respond before the signal ever hits the brain.

Explanation

In terms of things like pain and reflexes, one will respond before the signal ever hits the brain.

35. Jim does not understand algebra, but he's a good artist. Jim's __________ brain is probably more fully developed.

Left

Right

Mid

Subcortical

Ch.3 Biological Quiz

1. Acetylcholine, epinephrine, dopamine, and histamine are

2.

What first name or nickname would you like us to use?

2. An elderly acquaintance of yours has suffered from partial blindness since she had a stroke. Apparently the stroke damaged her

3. The conduction of a nerve impulse down the axon is called a(n)

4. The autonomic nervous system contains two branches called the

5. Which of the cerebral hemispheres is superior at drawing a picture?

6. The cell body of a neuron is also called the

7. The part of the neuron that specializes in receiving messages from other neurons is the

8. The "all-or-nothing event" refers to the fact that

9. The reflex control centers for vital life functions like heart rate and breathing are found in the

10. In order to perform a split-brain operation, the __________ must be severed.

11. Language is controlled by the __________ of the brain.

12. The area of the frontal lobe that directs the body's muscles is called the

13. What effect do neurotransmitters from one neuron have on the next neuron?

14. The "emergency" part of the nervous system that prepares the body for "fight or flight" is the __________ branch.

15. A person who had difficulty __________ would be described as having aphasia

16. The nature of a nerve impulse is primarily a/an __________ event; whereas, the nature of the communication between neurons is primarily a/an __________ event.

17. Which of the following is NOT controlled by the hypothalamus?

18. An EEG records

19. Damage to the cerebellum would most likely result in

20. A nerve cell carrying information from your brain to muscles and glands is called a(n)

21. The __________ gland is involved in the regulation of growth.

22. Which of the following is most involved in the production of emotion?

23. The brain center for audition is in the __________ lobe

24. Bodily sensations such as touch, temperature, and pressure register in which brain area?

25. After successfully running from the large, snarling, drooling grizzly bear that was running directly toward you, you pause to catch your breath and collect your wits. The physical symptoms you now experience are controlled by the

26. The __________ cerebral hemisphere is superior at perceptual skills and detecting and expressing emotion.

27. The reticular formation (RF) is associated with

28. There is a greater portion of motor cortex for the

29. John has some paralysis and loss of sensation in his right side after a motorcycle accident. It is likely that there is brain damage in the

30. The most obvious difference between the human brain and the brain of a carp would be in the

31. Which of the following is most closely associated with language comprehension?

32. Broca's area is located on the

33. The pons acts as a bridge between the medulla and other brain areas and influences

34. A barefoot child steps on a bee, then jerks his or her foot back in response to the sting. This response has likely involved all parts of the nervous system EXCEPT

35. Jim does not understand algebra, but he's a good artist. Jim's __________ brain is probably more fully developed.

16. The nature of a nerve impulse is primarily a/an event; whereas, the nature of the communication between neurons is primarily a/an event.