Chapter 02 Quiz: Biology and Psychology

Which of the following statements is true regarding handedness?

Being left-handed was once seen as a deficiency.

Perfecting the ability to walk along a tight rope relies most heavily on which of the following areas of the brain?

Cerebellum

Which hormone is required for the development of male sex organs?

Testosterone

After suffering a head injury, Dilshana has trouble communicating. She comprehends what others tell her, but her responses are slow and her sentences are incomplete. Which of the following conditions best reflects her experience?

Broca's aphasia

The brain and the spinal cord together make up which division of the nervous system?

Central

The ways in which adaptation and natural selection are connected with mental processes and behavior is studied by which of the following?

Evolutionary psychologists

Which technique relies on subtle shifts in blood flow to render a visual representation of brain activity?

Magnetic resonance imaging

Which of the following hormones stimulates labor and is connected with maternal behavior (cuddling and caring for young) in some mammals?

Oxytocin

Marlea was startled when the cat pushed a glass onto the hardwood floor. After a few moments, their physiological functions had returned to normal. Which part of the nervous system helped their body recover and return to its usual, non-aroused state? Select all that apply.

Parasympathetic and Central

Which of the following techniques creates an image of brain activity by tracing glucose usage?

Positron emission tomography

The period during which a neuron is insensitive to messages from other neurons is referred to as which of the following?

Refractory period

Tabitha was involved in a serious accident and is in a coma. What area of Tabitha's brain may have been injured? Select all that apply.

Reticular formation and Medulla

In severe cases of epilepsy, a doctor may perform a split-brain operation severing much of which of the following structures?

The corpus callosum

The thalamus is responsible for which of the following activities?

The relay of sensory information to the cortex and in the functions of sleep and attention

During a medical exam, the nurse taps on Diego's knee with a small rubber mallet causing Diego's knee to jerk. Diego's response is an example of

a spinal reflex.

Specialized cells that are responsible for carrying information from the brain or spinal cord to the muscles and glands are called

efferent neurons.

Regulation of heartbeat, blood pressure, movement, and respiration takes place in the

medulla

Neurotransmitters have a unique chemical structure and each can only fit into a specifically tailored harbor on the receiving cell. This area is known as a

receptor site.

One of Jozka's favorite activities is listening to music. In psychology class, the instructor explained that sound is processed in an area called the

temporal lobe.

Leslie feels tired and sluggish and has been gaining weight despite getting plenty of rest and eating well. Leslie's doctor has recommended blood work to check the function of the

thyroid gland.