Psychology Biological Influences Quiz
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| Total Attempts: 189
Questions and Answers
- 1.The cell formed when a male sperm penetrates and female ovum, it contains the genetic material from both.
- A.
Chromosomes
- B.
Genes
- C.
Meiosis
- D.
Zygote
- 2.The basic unit of heredity.
- A.
Chromosomes
- B.
Genes
- C.
Meiosis
- D.
Zygote
- 3.The process of cell division to produce gametes (sex cells).
- A.
Chromosomes
- B.
Genes
- C.
Meiosis
- D.
Zygote
- 4.Threadlike bodies containing the genetic information in DNA.
- A.
Chromosomes
- B.
Genes
- C.
Meiosis
- D.
Zygote
- 5.Chemical messengers produced by the endocrine glands.
- 6.What glands produce the hormone thyroxin?
- 7.What glands produce hormones that help us to prepare for 'flight or fight' response?
- 8.What gland triggers the release of hormones from the other glands?
- 9.What are the effects of the hormone adrenalin? (Tick more than one box)
- A.
Increased heart rate
- B.
Decreased heart rate
- C.
Increased breathing rate
- D.
Decreased breathing rate
- E.
Pupil constriction
- F.
Pupil dilation
- G.
Increase blood flow to skeletal muscles
- H.
Increase blood flow to gut
- I.
Decreased reaction speed
- J.
Increased reaction speed
- K.
Surge of energy
- L.
Increased pain
- M.
Decreased pain
- 10.Which type of drug has the following effect:
- see/hear/sense things that aren't real
- change perceptions
- insomnia
- violence
- change in appetite
- A.
Depressant
- B.
Hallucinogen
- C.
Stimulant
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