ch 2 quizzes

associated with pain relief?

endorphins

which of the following techniques analyzes blood oxygen levels to look at the functioning of the brain?

fMRI

which of the following is NOT a function of glial cells

generating action potentials

if you touch a hot stove, your spinal cord can prompt you to withdraw your hand without having to send the message all the way to the brain. this is due to what scientist call

the reflex arc

part of brain that processes information globally

cerebellum

change in temperature, pressure, and body position

parietal

the neurons of the sensory pathway contain

afferent neurons

the venom of a black widow spider acts like an _____ by mimicking the effects of acetylcholine

agonist

if you were to develop a rare condition in which you were not able to remember to be afraid of certain situations, animals, or events, which part of the brain would most likely become damaged?

amygdala

if your roommate has problem paying attention, it may be due to damage in this part of the limbic system

cingulate cortex

outer covering of brain

cortex

yvonne's ability to reach for and pick up her book is largely due to the functions of the _______ pathway of the _______nervous system

motor;somatic

when a neuron's resting potential is occurring, the neuron is _____ charged on the inside

negative

what is the process whereby the structure and function of brain cells change in response to trauma, damage, or even learning?

neuroplasticity

which brain structure allows us to pay attention to certain stimuli while ignoring others?

reticular formation

which of the following would be active if you have just had an automobile accident

sympathetic division

which brain structure relays incoming sensory information?

thalamus