Psychology Final Review Quiz 1

Label the Neuron-What does the letter "A" represent?

• Axon
• Dendrite
• Axon Terminal
• Cell Body

The part of the neuron that takes information away from the cell body is called a(n) _____________.

• dendrite
• axon
• cell body
• Schwann cell

Location at which a neuron can transfer an impulse to another cell with the use of neurotransmitters is called __________.

• myelin sheath
• axon
• threshold
• synapse

What is the chemical used by a neuron to transmit an impulse across a synapse to another nerve cell?

• Neurotransmitters
• Synapse
• Threshold
• Impulse

What functions does this lobe carry out?

• Hearing and auditory processing
• Vision and visual processing
• Processing fear
• Judgment, impulse control, planning

This lobe receives and processes pain, pressure and touch from the body to create a map of the body's position in space and a map of body parts in relation to other body parts.

• Occipital Lobe
• Parietal Lobe
• Temporal Lobe
• Frontal Lobe

This lobe receives and processes visual information and then sends it to other parts of the brain for further processing and storage.

• Occipital Lobe
• Parietal Lobe
• Temporal Lobe
• Frontal Lobe

This lobe receives and processes visual information and then sends it to other parts of the brain for further processing and storage.

• Occipital Lobe
• Parietal Lobe
• Temporal Lobe
• Frontal Lobe

The nob on the bottom part of the brain where balance and coordination are controlled is called the _____

• cerebellum
• cerebrum
• brain stem

The only 2 parts of the body that are included in the central nervous system are the _____ and _____

• brain and spinal cord
• brain and backbone
• spinal cord and eyes
• brain and eyes