Unit 1 Biological Psychology quizs

Reuptake

• A neurotransmitter's reabsorption by the sending neuron.

• The process of neurotransmitter release into the synaptic cleft.

• The binding of neurotransmitters to receptor sites on the postsynaptic neuron.

• The breakdown of neurotransmitters by enzymes in the synaptic cleft.

Right hemisphere

• Part of the brain that receives somatosensory signals and controls muscles on the left side of the body, enabling facial recognition and manipulation of 2-D and 3-D environments.

• Part of the brain responsible for processing auditory information and controlling muscles on the right side of the body.

• Region of the brain that regulates emotions and memory functions, primarily associated with the left side of the body.

• Area of the brain that coordinates voluntary movements and is involved in speech production.

Serotonin

• A neurotransmitter that affects hunger, sleep, arousal, and mood.

• A hormone that regulates blood sugar levels.

• A protein that helps in muscle contraction.

• A vitamin that boosts immune function.

Linguistic processing

• The cognitive activities involved in understanding and producing language.

• The ability to memorize vocabulary without context.

• The process of translating text from one language to another.

• The skill of writing poetry and prose.

Reward center

• Areas of the brain involved in producing pleasure, including the hypothalamus and limbic system.

• A part of the brain responsible for motor control and coordination.

• Regions of the brain that regulate sleep and wakefulness.

• The area of the brain that processes visual information.

Development in humans parallels improvement in cognitive control and behavioral inhibition as an individual grows into adulthood.

• This statement highlights the relationship between cognitive development and behavioral regulation during adulthood.

• This statement suggests that cognitive control decreases as one ages.

• This statement indicates that behavioral inhibition is unrelated to cognitive development.

• This statement implies that cognitive development is only relevant in childhood.

Myasthenia gravis

• A neuromuscular disease causing muscle weakness and difficulties with muscle control.

• A respiratory condition leading to chronic cough and shortness of breath.

• An autoimmune disorder affecting the skin and joints.

• A cardiovascular disease characterized by high blood pressure.

Parietal Lobes

• Portion of the cerebral cortex that receives sensory input for touch and body position.

• Region responsible for visual processing.

• Area involved in auditory perception.

• Section that regulates emotions and memory.

Substance P

• A neurotransmitter involved in pain perception and immune response.

• A hormone that regulates blood sugar levels.

• An enzyme that aids in digestion.

• A protein that helps in muscle contraction.

GABA

• Most abundant inhibitory neurotransmitter; regulates daily sleep-wake cycles.

• Primary excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain.

• Involved in the formation of long-term memories.

• A hormone that regulates metabolism.