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WorksheetsBiopsychology
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
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Class
Date
1.
The autonomic nervous system regulates the action of the
a)
The autonomic nervous system regulates the action of the
b)
involuntary muscles and organs
c)
somatic nervous system.
d)
voluntary skeletal muscles.
2.
The nervous system and the endocrine system
a)
release hormones into the bloodstream
b)
Increase electrical signals produced by neurons
c)
protect the spinal cord.
d)
send information and messages to and from the brain
3.
The EEG monitors
a)
electrical activity in the brain
b)
injuries in the brain.
c)
the functioning of the hypothalamus
d)
electrical activity in the endocrine
system.
4.
The endocrine system sends chemical messages called
a)
neurotransmitters
b)
lesions
c)
hormones
d)
synapses
5.
The part of the nervous system that controls voluntary
a)
central nervous system
b)
peripheral nervous system
c)
autonomic nervous system
d)
somatic nervous system
6.
Which of the following is NOT a neurotransmitter?
a)
Dopamine
b)
Endorphins
c)
Adrenaline
d)
Acetylcholine
7.
What part of the brain responsible for identifying facial emotions like sadness or fear
a)
Amygdala
b)
Cerebellum
c)
Pons
d)
Medulla
8.
The microscopic gap between neurons is called?
a)
Dendrite
b)
Synapse
c)
Axon terminals
d)
Soma
9.
The function of the __________ is to carry information to and from all parts of the body.
a)
synapse
b)
soma
c)
nervous system
d)
endorphins
10.
When a neuron fires, it fires in a(n) __________ fashion
a)
rapid fire
b)
all or nothing
c)
partial
d)
accidental patterned
11.
Which of the following are the three basic types of neurons?
a)
reflexes, sensory neurons, motor neurons
b)
sensory neurons, motor neurons, stem cells
c)
motor neurons, stem cells, reflexes
d)
interneurons, sensory neurons, motor neurons
12.
The part of the autonomic nervous system that is responsible for reacting to stressful events and bodily arousal(speeding things up) is called the ______________ nervous system.
a)
Somatic
b)
parasympathetic
c)
sympathetic
d)
central
13.
Tim is overweight. His physician has decided to test him to see if there is a problem with the regulation of his metabolism. Which endocrine gland will be the focus of diagnostic testing?
a)
Adrenal
b)
Thyroid
c)
Gonad
d)
Pituitary
14.
Which of the following is a brain-imaging method in which radioactive sugar (glucose) is injected into the subject and a computer compiles a color-coded image of the activity of the brain?
a)
EEG
b)
PET
c)
MRI
d)
CT
15.
The _______________ is a structure in the brain stem responsible for life-sustaining functions, such as breathing and heart rate.
a)
pons
b)
cerebellum
c)
cerebrum
d)
medulla
16.
Which of the following brain structures is located near the hippocampus and is responsible for fear responses and memory of fear(our fear center)?
a)
hypothalamus
b)
pons
c)
amygdala
d)
cortex
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