Psychology Chapter 3: Biology and Behavior Test

Last updated over 3 years ago

17 questions

Psychology Chapter 3: Biology and Behavior Test

Last updated over 3 years ago

17 questions

Question 1

Synapses are located between

the axons of one neuron and the dendrites of another. 

the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus. 

the forebrain and the midbrain.

Question 2

The main function of the peripheral nervous system is to

speed up respiration and heart rate to increase alertness. 

transmit information from the central nervous system to other parts of the body. 

produce growth hormones

Question 3

Researchers learn about the brain by studying

images of the brain created by computers. 

people with head injuries

Both a and b

Question 4

The adrenal glands produce

the hormones adrenaline and noradrenaline. 

the hormone thyroxin. 

estrogen and testosterone.

Question 5

One of the most useful types of studies for showing the influence of heredity and environment examines

fraternal twins. 

 identical twins

 twins who have been reared apart.

Question 6

The basic building blocks of the nervous system are

glands. 

neurons. 

medullas

Question 7

Acetylcholine and dopamine, which help control movement, are examples of

neurotransmitters

 axons 

chromosomes.

Question 8

The two main divisions of the central nervous system are the

brain and the spinal cord

somatic and autonomic nervous systems

right and left hemispheres

Question 9

The "fight-or-flight" response to a stressful event is activated by the

parasympathetic nervous system

thyroid gland. 

sympathetic nervous system.

Question 10

10.

The part of the reticular activating system that helps regulate sleep and alertness is the

medulla

cerebellum

pons.

Question 11

11.

Unusual drinking and eating behaviors can be caused by damage to the

pons. 

hypothalamus. 

reticular activating system.

Question 12

12.

The largest part of the brain is the

cerebrum

hypothalamus

thalamus

Question 13

13.

Identify the 5 parts of a neuron

The outer layer of the brain is called the

corpus callosum.

cerebral cortex. 

. cerebrum

Question 15

15.

The corpus callosum is responsible for

regulating body temperature. 

storing nutrients. 

moving information from one hemisphere of the brain to the other.

Question 16

16.

The pituitary gland is known as the "master gland" because it

is the largest gland

secretes many hormones that affect a wide range of behaviors. 

 controls which information travels between the brain's hemispheres

Question 17

17.

Damage to Broca's area and Wernicke's area of the brain can cause

short-term memory loss. 

loss of hearing. 

difficulties in producing and understanding speech.