Question 1

Opiate drugs bind onto the same receptor sites as the body's own endorphins.Therefore, opiate drugs tend to

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A)   reduce anxiety.
B)   produce sleepiness.
C)   increase anxiety and agitation.
D)   relieve pain.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

The part of a neuron that transmits information away from the neuron and towards another neuron is the

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A)   synapse.
B)   soma.
C)   dendrites.
D)   axon.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 3

A postsynaptic potential occurs when

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A)   neurotransmitters are released into the synaptic cleft.
B)   neurotransmitters are reabsorbed into the terminal buttons.
C)   neurotransmitters bind or attach to receptor sites on the postsynaptic neuron.
D)   neurotransmitters bind or attach to receptor sites on the presynaptic neuron.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

The enclosing sheaths that protect the brain and spinal cord are referred to as

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A)   meninges.
B)   glia.
C)   ventricles.
D)   cerebrospinal sheaths.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

In which of the lobes of the cerebrum is the somatosensory cortex located?

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A)   frontal
B)   parietal
C)   temporal
D)   occipitalE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

In humans, the prefrontal cortex accounts for ____ of the cerebral cortex.

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A)   nearly one-half
B)   approximately one-third
C)   just over ten per cent
D)   less than five per centE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following parts of the brain is most likely to play a major role in the work of artists, architects, and engineers, who must rely heavily on visual-spatial skills?

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A)   the right hemisphere
B)   the left hemisphere
C)   cerebellum
D)   corpus callosumE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following individuals is likely to be at the highest level of sympathetic arousal?

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A)   Melissa, who is daydreaming and staring out the window
B)   Keith, who is concentrating on a lecturer and taking careful notes
C)   Professor Trong, who is lecturing
D)   Bill, who is anticipating an exam he will take within the hour and for which he is unpreparedE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following statements is MOST accurate?

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A)   Human beings begin life with an insufficient number of synapses.
B)   Human beings begin life with an overabundance of synapses.
C)   Synaptic density is associated with intelligence.
D)   Brain development is only malleable during the first three years of life.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 10

The neurotransmitter believed to be associated with schizophrenia is

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A)   dopamine.
B)   acetylcholine.
C)   endorphin.
D)   serotonin.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Your grandmother recently had a small stroke that left her unable to move her right side.In which lobe of the cerebrum did the stroke MOST likely cause damage?

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A)   parietal lobe
B)   occipital lobe
C)   frontal lobe
D)   thalamic lobeE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Summarise the functions of the brain's two hemispheres and explain their relationship.

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Question 13

Donavon was adopted at birth by Mr and Mrs Ernest.Although neither of his biological parents had much musical ability, Donavon has become an excellent pianist, just like Mr.Ernest.This information could be used as evidence to suggest that

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A)   environmental factors have more influence than genetic factors in musical talent.
B)   both genetic and environmental factors contribute equally to musical talent.
C)   genetic factors have more influence than environmental factors in musical talent.
D)   neither genetic nor environmental factors contribute to musical talent.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

The heart, glands and smooth muscles are controlled by the

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A)   peripheral nervous system.
B)   somatic nervous system.
C)   efferent nervous system.
D)   autonomic nervous system.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

A marathon runner may well experience a phenomenon known as "runner's high" because the pain of a long run may trigger the release of ____________________ in the brain.

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The answer of A marathon runner may well experience a...

Question 16

The result of the fertilisation of an egg by a sperm is a

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A)   chromosome.
B)   zygote.
C)   gene.
D)   fetus.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following kinds of studies can truly demonstrate that specific traits are indeed inherited?

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A)   family studies
B)   twin studies
C)   adoption studies
D)   none of the aboveE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Abnormalities at norepinephrine and serotonin synapses appear to play a role in which of the following?

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A)   hyperactivity
B)   depression
C)   high anxiety
D)   increased appetiteE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

The ____________________ serves as a bridge between the brainstem and the cerebellum.

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Question 20

Wanda fell down some stairs and hit her head.Prior to her accident she was an excellent flute player, but she now has difficulty coordinating the finger movements required in complex musical pieces.It is likely that in the fall Wanda damaged her

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A)   reticular formation.
B)   amygdala.
C)   cerebellum.
D)   temporal lobe.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Exam 3: Biology of Behaviour

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