Psychology Chapter 3: Biology and Behavior Test

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17 questions
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Synapses are located between

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The main function of the peripheral nervous system is to

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Researchers learn about the brain by studying

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The adrenal glands produce

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

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The basic building blocks of the nervous system are

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

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The two main divisions of the central nervous system are the

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

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

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

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The largest part of the brain is the

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Identify the 5 parts of a neuron
Other Answer Choices:
Cell Body
denderites
Nucleus
axon
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The outer layer of the brain is called the

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The corpus callosum is responsible for

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

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