AP Psych Exam - Neurons
Authored by Kevin Morris
Social Studies
10th - 12th Grade
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This quiz focuses on the fundamental structure and function of neurons within the field of psychology, specifically targeting the biological foundations that underpin all psychological processes. Designed for grade 11-12 students in Advanced Placement Psychology, the questions systematically cover neuronal anatomy, neural communication, and the principles governing neural transmission. Students need a solid understanding of cellular biology concepts, the ability to distinguish between different types of neurons based on their functional roles, and comprehension of how electrochemical processes enable communication within the nervous system. The quiz emphasizes critical terminology including neuronal components (dendrites, soma, axon, terminal buttons), the action potential process, neurotransmitter function, and the distinction between afferent and efferent neural pathways. Mastery requires students to connect structural features of neurons to their specific functions and understand how the all-or-nothing principle governs neural firing. Created by Kevin Morris, a Social Studies teacher in the US who teaches grades 10 and 12. This assessment serves as an excellent tool for reinforcing foundational concepts in biological psychology through targeted vocabulary and conceptual recognition. Teachers can effectively use this quiz as a formative assessment following initial instruction on neural structure and function, as a review activity before unit exams, or as homework to reinforce classroom learning. The format works particularly well for warm-up activities at the beginning of class or as a quick check for understanding after covering neuronal communication in lectures. The quiz directly supports learning objectives outlined in AP Psychology standards, particularly those addressing biological bases of behavior including neural transmission, neuronal structure, and the role of neurotransmitters in psychological processes, aligning with College Board expectations for Unit 2: Biological Bases of Behavior.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Neuron either fires completely or if does not fire at all
All or none priciple
efferent nuerons
afferent neurons
action potential
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Neurons that take information from the brain to the rest of the body. They carry information that exits the brain
afferent neurons
efferent neurons
action potential
excited neurons
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Neurons that take information from the senses to the brain, responsible for transmitting neural impulses from the rest of the body to the brain
afferent neurons (sensory neurons)
efferent neurons (motor neurons)
neural firing
action potential neurons
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Electric charge that spreads down the length of a neuron after the threshold is achieved
afferent neurons
efferent neurons
action potential
inhibitory neurotransmitters
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Chemicals released from the terminal buttons of a neuron that inhibit the next neuron from firing
inhibitory neurotransmitters
excitatory neurotransmitters
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Chemicals released from the terminal buttons of a neuron that excite the next neuron into firing
inhibitory neurotransmitters
excitatory neurotransmitters
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Neural cell consisting of dendrites, cell body, axon, and terminal buttons
neuron
spinal cord
dendrite body
nerve
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