Psychology Chapter 3: Biology and Behavior Test - Gregory Jones | Biblioteka

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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.

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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

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Researchers learn about the brain by studying

images of the brain created by computers.

people with head injuries

Both a and b

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The adrenal glands produce

the hormones adrenaline and noradrenaline.

the hormone thyroxin.

estrogen and testosterone.

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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.

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The basic building blocks of the nervous system are

glands.

neurons.

medullas

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

neurotransmitters

axons

chromosomes.

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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

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

parasympathetic nervous system

thyroid gland.

sympathetic nervous system.

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

medulla

cerebellum

pons.

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

pons.

hypothalamus.

reticular activating system.

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The largest part of the brain is the

cerebrum

hypothalamus

thalamus

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Identify the 5 parts of a neuron

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Cell Body

denderites

Nucleus

axon

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The outer layer of the brain is called the

corpus callosum.

cerebral cortex.

. cerebrum

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The corpus callosum is responsible for

regulating body temperature.

storing nutrients.

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

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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

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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.