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Chapter 2

Question 1 of 19

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The neuron fiber that passes messages through its branches to other neurons or to muscles and glands is the _______.

Select one of the following:

  • myelin sheath

  • synapse

  • axon

  • thalamus

Explanation

Question 2 of 19

1

The tiny space between the axon of one neuron and the dendrite or cell body of another is called the

Select one of the following:

  • axon terminal.

  • branching fiber.

  • synaptic gap

  • threshold

Explanation

Question 3 of 19

1

Regarding a neuron's response to stimulation, the intensity of the stimulus determines

Select one of the following:

  • whether or not an impulse is generated.

  • how fast an impulse is transmitted.

  • how intense an impulse will be.

  • whether reuptake will occur.

Explanation

Question 4 of 19

1

In a sending neuron, when an action potential reaches an axon terminal, the impulse triggers the release of chemical messengers called

Select one of the following:

  • hormones

  • neurotransmitters

  • dendrites

  • reticular formation

Explanation

Question 5 of 19

1

Endorphins are released in the brain in response to

Select one of the following:

  • morphine or heroine.

  • pain or vigorous exercise.

  • the all-or-none response.

  • All these answers are correct.

Explanation

Question 6 of 19

1

The autonomic nervous system controls internal functions, such as heart rate and glandular activity. The word autonomic means

Select one of the following:

  • calming.

  • voluntary.

  • self-regulating.

  • arousing.

Explanation

Question 7 of 19

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

The sympathetic nervous system arouses us for action and the parasympathetic nervous system calms us down. Together, the two systems make up the nervous system.

Explanation

Question 8 of 19

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Fill the blank space to complete the text.

The neurons of the spinal cord are part of the nervous system.

Explanation

Question 9 of 19

1

The most influential endocrine gland, known as the master gland, is the

Select one of the following:

  • pituitary.

  • hypothalamus.

  • thyroid.

  • pancreas.

Explanation

Question 10 of 19

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

The secrete(s) epinephrine and norepinephrine, helping to arouse the body during times of stress.

Explanation

Question 11 of 19

1

The part of the brainstem that controls heartbeat and breathing is the

Select one of the following:

  • cerebellum.

  • medulla.

  • cortex.

  • thalamus.

Explanation

Question 12 of 19

1

The thalamus functions like a(n)

Select one of the following:

  • memory bank.

  • balance center.

  • breathing regulator.

  • Internet router.

Explanation

Question 13 of 19

1

The lower brain structure that governs arousal is the

Select one of the following:

  • spinal cord.

  • cerebellum.

  • reticular formation.

  • medulla.

Explanation

Question 14 of 19

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

The part of the brain that coordinates voluntary movement and enables nonverbal learning and memory is the .

Explanation

Question 15 of 19

1

Two parts of the limbic system are the amygdala and the

Select one of the following:

  • cerebral hemispheres.

  • hippocampus.

  • thalamus.

  • pituitary.

Explanation

Question 16 of 19

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

A cat's ferocious response to electrical brain stimulation would lead you to suppose the electrode had touched the .

Explanation

Question 17 of 19

1

The neural structure that most directly regulates eating, drinking, and the body temperature is the

Select one of the following:

  • endocrine system.

  • hypothalamus.

  • hippocampus.

  • amygdala.

Explanation

Question 18 of 19

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

The initial reward center discovered by Olds and Milner was located in the .

Explanation

Question 19 of 19

1

If a neurosurgeon stimulated your right motor cortex, you would most likely

Select one of the following:

  • see light.

  • hear a sound.

  • feel a touch on the right arm.

  • move your left leg.

Explanation

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