Biology of the Mind

A neuron is composed of a

• dendrite, axis, terminal branches

• dendrite, cell body, axon, terminal branches

• cell body, axon, terminal branches

• dendrite, cell body, axon

The Central Nervous System contains

• all parts of the nervous system outside of the brain and spinal cord.

• sensory neurons and motor neurons.

• the brain, spinal cord and spine.

• the brain and spinal cord.

The part of the neuron responsible receiving messages from adjacent neurons is the

• dendrite

• soma

• axon

• terminal branches

Which of the following statements about neurons is NOT true?

• Neurons vary in length. They can be microscopic or run the entire length of your leg.

• Neurons communicate with other neurons through the use of neurotransmitters.

• All neurons are connected and create a web of communication throughout the body.

• Neurons are found in both the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system.

The Sympathetic Nervous system is responsible for

• calming the mind and body after a stimulating event.

• exciting the brain and body as a result of a stimulating event.

• interpreting messages received from the peripheral nervous system.

• voluntary movements within the body.

The Somatic System is responsible for

• calming the brain body after a stimulating event.

• exciting the brain and body in response to a stimulating event.

• involuntary movements within the body.

• voluntary movements within the body.

The four colored parts of the brain shown here make up the

• cerebellum

• cerebral cortex

• occipital lobe

• brain stem

The blue part of the brain pictured here is the

• occipital lobe

• parietal lobe

• frontal lobe

• temporal lobe

The brain stem is composed of the:

• pons, medulla, spinal cord

• hypothalamus, thalamus and corpus callosum

• cerebellum

• the limbic system

This lobe of the brain is where most of our thoughts take place

• parietal lobe

• frontal lobe

• occipital lobe

• temporal lobe