AP Psychology Unit 1: Biological Bases of Behavior

What is the function of the central nervous system?

• To process information and coordinate activity

• To transmit genetic information

• To regulate hormones

• To control muscle reflexes

Which term refers to the genetic makeup of an individual?

• Genome

• Neuron

• Axon

• Synapse

What is the role of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?

• To transmit signals across synapses

• To protect neurons

• To provide energy to cells

• To regulate blood flow

Which part of the neuron receives signals from other neurons?

• Dendrites

• Axon

• Cell Body

• Synapse

What is the function of the autonomic nervous system?

• To control involuntary bodily functions

• To process sensory information

• To regulate voluntary movements

• To transmit genetic information

What is the function of the somatic nervous system?

• To control voluntary muscle movements

• To regulate involuntary bodily functions

• To transmit genetic information

• To process sensory information

Which neurotransmitter is involved in the body's response to stress?

• Adrenaline

• Serotonin

• Dopamine

• GABA

What is the primary function of the axon in a neuron?

• To transmit electrical impulses away from the cell body

• To receive signals from other neurons

• To insulate the neuron

• To regulate hormone levels

What is the primary function of the reflex arc?

• To allow for quick, involuntary responses to stimuli

• To transmit genetic information

• To regulate hormone levels

• To process sensory information

What does EEG stand for in brain research?

• Electroencephalogram

• Electromyogram

• Electrocardiogram

• Electrogastrogram