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Biological Bases of Behavior Myer's Modules 9-12 Baxer

Total questions: 61

Worksheet time: 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What part of the brain is this?

a)

Amygdala

b)

Prefrontal Cortex

c)

Cerabellum

d)

Cerebrum

e)

Hippocampus

2.

The ______________ is the largest part of the brain

a)

Cerebrum

b)

Cerebellum

c)

Amygdala

d)

Hippocampus

e)

Prefrontal Cortex

3.

This part of the brain coordinates movement and balance.

a)

Cerebrum

b)

Cerebellum

c)

Amygdala

d)

Hippocampus

e)

Prefrtonal Cortex

4.

What does the hippocampus do?

a)

Controls emotion

b)

Stores information

c)

Makes you think and speak

d)

Makes decisions

e)

Coordinates balance and movement

5.
The brain's "sensory switchboard":  directs sensory messages to proper area of the brain
a)
thalamus
b)
hypothalamus
c)
hippocampus
d)
reticular formation
6.
Thinking, problem solving, "executive functioning," happen here. 
a)
cerebellum
b)
cerebrum
c)
amygdala
d)
hypothalamus
7.
Which letter on the illustration represents the frontal lobe? 
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
8.
Which letter on the illustration represents the temporal lobe? 
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
9.
Controls motivational behaviors, including: feeding, fight-flight response
a)
Hippocampus
b)
Amygdala
c)
Reticular Formation
d)
Hypothalamus
10.

What is known as the oldest and deepest area of the brain (Sousa, 2017, p. 18)?

a)

Amygdala

b)

Thalamus

c)

Brain Stem

d)

Hipposcampus

11.

Which area coordinates movement (Sousa, 2017, p. 21)?

a)

Cerebellum

b)

Cerebrum

c)

Thalamus

d)

Hypothalamus

12.

The amygdala plays and important role in what (Sousa, 2017, p. 19)?

a)

Processing

b)

Sight

c)

Body Temperature

d)

Emotions

13.

This area recieves all incoming sensory information (Sousa, 2017, p. 18).

a)

Amygdala

b)

Thalamus

c)

Hippocampus

d)

Cerebellum

14.

Which area moderates sleep, body temperature, food and liquid intake (Sousa, 2017, p.19)?

a)

Amydala

b)

Hypothalamus

c)

Cerebrum

d)

Thalamus

15.

This part of the brain controls vital body functions such as respiration and heartbeat. (Sousa, 2017, p.18).

a)

frontal lobe

b)

amygdala

c)

hippocampus

d)

brain stem

16.

This part of the brain's function is to take in outside information and release hormones to maintain a normal state for the body. (Sousa, 2017, p.19).

a)

thalamus

b)

brain stem

c)

hypothalamus

d)

thalamus

17.
The long, fiber like part of a neuron which the cell sends information to receiving neurons
a)
axon 
b)
dendrite
c)
axon terminal
d)
gene
18.
This releases neurotransmitters which are sent into the synaptic cleft for receptors on the dendrite to taste
a)
axon
b)
axon terminal
c)
gene
d)
neuron
19.
This insulating material forms a layer, around the axon of a neuron.  It enables electrical signals to travel down the axon at higher speeds.
a)
neuron
b)
myelin sheath
c)
dendrite
d)
neurotransmitter
20.
A chemical produced by neurons that carries messages to other neurons
a)
myelin sheath
b)
neurotransmitter
c)
axon
d)
axon terminal
21.
The tiny gap between neurons where nerve impulses are sent from one neuron to another.  It is where communication occurs between an axon and dendrite
a)
synapse
b)
axon terminal
c)
impulse
d)
myelin
22.
The correct direction of the neural impulse within one neuron.
a)
Axon Terminal to Dendrite
b)
Dendrite to Axon Terminal
c)
Cell Body to Axon
d)
Axon Terminal to Cell Body
23.
Which neurotransmitter is involved in the "Fight or Flight" response?
a)
Acetylcholine
b)
Endorphins
c)
Norepinephrine
d)
Serotonin
24.
Which neurotransmitter inhibits brain activity?
a)
Acetylcholine
b)
GABA
c)
Endorphins
d)
Dopamine
25.
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that helps regulate:
a)
learning and memory
b)
pain and pleasure
c)
muscle movements
d)
sleep, moods/emotions
26.
The release of this neurotransmitter is 100x more potent than any opiate (painkilling drug):
a)
Norepinephrine
b)
Serotonin
c)
GABA
d)
Endorphin
27.
Prozac works to combat depression by keeping this neurotransmitter in the synapse longer:
a)
Serotonin
b)
Acetylcholine
c)
GABA
d)
Endorphins
28.
This neurotransmitter is most often associated with pleasure/reward sensations:
a)
Acetylcholine
b)
GABA
c)
Dopamine
d)
Serotonin
29.
The depletion of Acetylcholine is associated with the following:
a)
Schizophrenia
b)
Huntington's
c)
Depression
d)
Alzheimer's
30.
Which neurotransmitter is involved in muscle movements?
a)
Acetylcholine
b)
Endorphins
c)
Serotonin
d)
GABA
31.
What is Dopamine linked with if there is too much of it?
a)
Alzheimers
b)
Schizophrenia
c)
Parkinsons
d)
Depression
32.
Low levels of serotonin is linked to
a)
Depression
b)
Alzheimer's
c)
Parkinson's
d)
Schizophrenia
33.
An organ that produces secretions called hormones is known as a :
a)
chemical
b)
gland
c)
hormone
d)
duct
34.
The _____ _____ is the master gland of the body because it releases hormones that stimulate other glands.  It is located at the base of the brain. 
a)
gonads
b)
thymus gland
c)
thyroid gland
d)
pituitary gland
35.
The _____ gland produces hormones that regulate the body's metabolic rate. Its correct functioning depends on having a good supply of iodine from the diet.  It has a butterfly shape and is located in the anterior neck.
a)
thymus
b)
thyroid
c)
pineal gland
d)
pituitary gland
36.

What is the endocrine system?

a)

A system of vessels that circulates blood around the body.

b)

A group of bones and tissue that provides support and structure for the body.

c)

A group of glands that work together with the nervous system to coordinate all body functions

d)

A group of organs that is responsible for eliminating wastes.

37.
If you have diabetes, you most likely have a problem with this hormone.
a)
ADH
b)
Glucagon
c)
Insulin
d)
PTH
38.
What is the central nervous system (CNS) made up of?
a)
brain & spinal cord
b)
sensory neurons
c)
motor neurons
d)
sensory receptors
39.
The part of the nervous system that consists of nerves that branch out from the CNS (central nervous system) and connect to other body parts
a)
Sympathetic
b)
Parasympathetic
c)
Autonomic
d)
Peripheral
40.
_____ neurons carry messages to the central nervous system
a)
Motor
b)
Inter
c)
Sensory
d)
Fun
41.
_____ neurons carry  messages away from the central nervous system.
a)
Motor
b)
Inter
c)
Sensory
d)
Flower
42.
Part of the peripheral that controls conscious activities
a)
autonomic
b)
somatic
c)
sympathetic
d)
parasympathetic
43.
This part of the limbic system controls aggression and fear.
a)
Amygdala
b)
Hypothalamus
c)
Cerebellum
d)
Hippocampus
44.
If you somehow lost your vision, hearing, and sense of taste, which part of the brain might have been effected?
a)
Cerebellum
b)
Reticular Formation
c)
Thalamus
d)
Amygdala
45.
If this area of the brain were damaged, you might slip into a coma
a)
cerebellum
b)
reticular formation
c)
amygdala
d)
hypothalamus
46.
A person with schizophrenia may have an overactive dopamine system. Drugs used to treat this disorder prevent the action of dopamine by keeping it from binding to its receptors. These drugs are
a)
Antagonists
b)
Agonists
c)
Sympathetic
d)
Endorphins
47.

You would find the hippocampus in the?

a)

Subcortex

b)

Cerebral Cortex

c)

Limbic System

d)

All Of the above

e)

None of the above

48.

You would find the somatosensory cortex in the?

a)

Subcortex

b)

Cerebral Cortex

c)

Limbic System

d)

All Of the above

e)

None of the above

49.
Responsible for the interpretation of language/speech. 
a)
Broca's Area
b)
Werkicke's Area
c)
Premotor Area
d)
Visual Cortex
50.

Stimulation at a point on which of the following may cause a person to report being touched on the knee?

a)

Motor Cortex

b)

Cerebellum

c)

Somatosensory cortex

d)

Temporal lobe

51.

The most noticeable difference between human brains and other mammalian brains is the size of the

a)

association areas.

b)

motor cortex.

c)

frontal lobe.

d)

visual cortex.

52.

Stimulation of which of the following may cause a person to involuntarily move his/her arm?

a)

somatosensory cortex

b)

motor cortex

c)

glial cells

d)

reticular activating systen

e)

visual cortex

53.

What does MRI stand for?

a)

Magical Rainbow Inducer

b)

Microscopic Radioactive Imaging

c)

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

d)

Magnetic Renaissance Imaging

54.

What are the two divisions of the autonomic nervous system?

a)

central and peripheral

b)

parasympathetic and sympathetic

c)

brain and spinal cord

d)

nerves and ganglia

55.

If Jessica accidentally touches the stove while cooking and she immediately pulls her hand back, this is an example of the autonomic nervous system.

a)

True

b)

False

56.
This machine is used to record the electrical activity of large portions of the brain. 
a)
MRI
b)
CAT
c)
PET
d)
electroencephalograph
57.

This is a technique for measuring and mapping brain activity that is noninvasive and safe.

a)

EEG

b)

X-Ray

c)

fMRI

d)

CAT scan

58.
controls heartbeat and breathing,
a)
reticular formation
b)
medulla
59.
receives information  from sensory, touch and body position
a)
temporal lobe
b)
parietal lobe
60.
This lobe receives and processes visual information and then sends it to other parts of the brain for further processing and storage.
a)
Occipital Lobe
b)
Parietal Lobe
c)
Temporal Lobe
d)
Frontal Lobe
61.

the sensory strip is outlined. What does the sensory strip do?

a)

turns touch into perception

b)

controls body movement

c)

helps with memory

d)

helps with vision

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