AP Psych: Unit 2 Exam Review

Junita doesn't want to get out of bed. Has lost her appetite and feels tired constantly. Which neurotransmitter is likely in short supply?

• dopamine
• serotonin
• norephinephrine
• acetylcholine
• glutamate

Which neurotransmitter inhibits CNS activity in order to calm a person down during a stressful situation?

• GABA
• serotonin
• norephinephrine
• acetylcholine
• glutamate

Neurotransmitters cross the _________________ to carry information to the next neuron.

• synaptic gap
• axon
• myelin sheath
• dendrites
• somatic cleft

Is a hotdog a sandwich?

• Well…… yes.

• Only with mustard.

• No. Nope. Never.

Which of the following carries the information necessary to active withdrawal of the hand from a hot object?

• Sensory Neuron
• Motor Neuron
• Interneuron
• Receptor Neuron
• Reflexive Neuron

Hormones are ________ released into the ________.

• neurons/neurotransmitters
• chemical messengers / blood stream
• electrical signals/ synapse
• electrical messengers / blood stream
• chemical messengers / synapse

Which of the following endocrine glands may explain unusually tall 12 year old?

• Pituitary
• Adrenal
• Pancreas
• Parathyroid
• Testes

Which of the following communcates with the pituitary, to run the endocrine system?

• Parathyroids
• Autonomic Nervous System
• Hypothalmus
• Spinal Cord
• Pancreas

A gymnast hits her head and has trouble with her balance, she likely damaged her

• Reticular Formation.
• Cerebellum.
• Amygdala.
• Frontal Lobe.
• Brainstem.

An individual with damage to Wernicke’s area is most likely to have difficulty

• identifying an object held in hand but not seen
• planning what to wear to a party
• remembering the name of a person in a photograph
• comprehending a spoken request for info
• distinguishing from red and green