AICE Psychology Biological Approach Review

What are neurons specialized for?

• Respiration

• Circulation

• Digestion

• Communication

What is the Central Nervous System made up of?

• Liver and kidneys

• Heart and lungs

• Stomach and intestines

• Brain and spinal cord

What is the function of synapses?

• To store energy

• To connect neurons

• To filter blood

• To digest food

What do hormones bind to?

• Muscle fibers

• Bone marrow

• Specially shaped receptors

• Blood cells

What are genes responsible for?

• Filtering waste

• Producing energy

• Transmitting specific characteristics

• Digesting food

What does evolution refer to?

• Reversal of species traits

• Sudden changes in species

• Gradual change of species characteristics

• Static characteristics of species

Where is the pituitary gland located?

• In the brain

• In the heart

• In the stomach

• In the liver

What is the primary function of Adrenocorticotropic Hormone?

• It aids in digestion.

• It regulates blood sugar levels.

• It controls the sleep-wake cycle.

• It signals the adrenal gland to release stress hormones.

What does the study of Epigenetics focus on?

• How the environment and behavior affect genes and their function.

• The inheritance of physical traits.

• The structure of DNA molecules.

• The process of natural selection.

What is the concept of Natural Selection primarily about?

• The survival and reproduction of the fittest.

• The random mutation of genes.

• The genetic engineering of species.

• The adaptation of organisms to climate change.