1.1 Heredity and Environment 1.2 Overview of the Nervous System

What does heredity refer to?

• Genetic inheritance passed down from parents to offspring

• Environmental factors influencing behavior

• Life experiences

• Cultural upbringing

Which of the following traits are influenced by genes?

• Intelligence, temperament, and vulnerability to mental disorders

• Cultural background

• Educational level

• Life experiences

What can mitigate the effects of genetic predispositions?

• Poor diet

• Lack of education

• Genetic mutations

• A nurturing environment

What does the Nature vs. Nurture debate explore?

• The relative influence of genetics and environment

• The role of diet in health

• The impact of technology on society

• The importance of exercise

What are the two main parts of the human nervous system?

• Central Nervous System (CNS) and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

• Brain and Spinal Cord

• Autonomic and Somatic Nervous Systems

• Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems

Which system is responsible for 'rest and digest' activities?

• Central Nervous System

• Parasympathetic Nervous System

• Sympathetic Nervous System

• Somatic Nervous System

Besides genetics, what other factors are responsible for how you will grow and develop?

• How you treat other people

• How hard you study for school

• Nutrition and environment

• What your parents look like

What are considered the 'basic units of heredity'?

• Centromere

• Chromosomes

• Atoms

• Genes