Unit 1 Part 1 (Brain, Neurons, Drugs) Study Guide

Front

In 1848, Phineas Gage survived an iron rod injury to his frontal lobes, providing evidence of the frontal lobe's role in personality and behavior. Researchers study Gage's brain to understand this link. Which research method is being used?

Back

case study

Front

The space between two neurons is called the ________.

Back

synapse

Front

Which is the following is represented by the letter B?

Back

dendrite

Front

Which of the following is represented by letter C?

Back

cell body

Front

Which is represented by the letters D, E, F, and G?

Back

axon

Front

Which is represented by the letter H?

Back

terminal buttons

Front

What is the insulating (fat) layer that surrounds the axon and speeds up nerve impulses?

Back

myelin sheath

Front

Which neurotransmitter is involved in muscle movements?

Back

Acetylcholine

Front

Which of the following best explains the relationship between heredity and environment? (nature vs nurture)

Back

They both shape behavior and mental processes.

Front

The autonomic nervous system controls:

Back

Involuntary actions like heartbeat and digestion.