AP Psychology-Biological Bases of Behavior

Front

Which part of the neuron covers the axon? Options: Myelin Sheath, Dendrite, Neural Impulse

Back

Myelin Sheath

Front

If the myelin sheath degenerates, what can be a result of that? Options: Multiple Sclerosis, Downs Syndrome, Schizophrenia

Back

Multiple Sclerosis

Front

A brief electrical charge that travels down the axon

Back

Action Potential

Front

Chemical messengers that cross the synaptic gap and binds the receptor site

Back

Neurotransmitters

Front

Which neurotransmitter is linked to Alzheimer's?

Back

AcH

Front

Which neurotransmitter is released during exercise?

Back

Endorphin

Front

Which test of the brain attaches electrodes to the scalp and detects brain waves? Options: EEG, fMRI, CT, PET

Back

EEG

Front

A PET shows the consumption of ____________ as an indicator of brain activity.

Back

Glucose

Front

True or False: The peripheral nervous system does not include the brain and spinal cord.

Back

True

Front

Which nervous system controls body changes such as dialated eyes?

Back

Sympathetic