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Psychology: Brain and Behavior

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 2hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
part of autonomic nervous, calms you down
a)
Parasympathetic 
b)
sympathetic 
2.
chemical messager, released into the bloodstream, slow but long lasting
a)
neurotransmitter
b)
hormones
3.
receiving end of a neuron
a)
dendrites
b)
synapatics
4.

Which structure in neural communication passes messages through its branches?

a)

Neuron

b)

Dendrite

c)

Axon

d)

Myelin

5.
Which type of cell communicates within the nervous system and processes information between incoming and outgoing messages?
a)
Glial cells
b)
Motor neurons
c)
Interneurons
d)
Sensory neurons
6.
Which neurotransmitter affects mood, hunger, sleep, and arousal?
a)
Acetylcholine (ACh)
b)
Serotonin
c)
GABA
d)
Dopamine
7.

Anna recently hit her head while rock climbing. Since the accident, her memory of the past has been limited and she has had trouble forming new memories. Based on this information she most likely damaged which brain component?

a)

amygdala

b)

hippocampus

c)

hypothalamus

d)

thalamus

8.

Peter was diagnosed with a disorder of the nervous system. His doctor explained that his brain is releasing neurotransmitters, the neurotransmitters are not being received. This means that his neurons most likely have which of the following malfunctioning?

a)

myelin sheath

b)

axon

c)

terminal buttons

d)

dendrites

9.

In a neuron, the _____ conducts information to other neurons, and the _____ receives information from other neurons?

a)

axon/dendrite

b)

dendrite/axon

c)

axon/soma

d)

soma/axon

10.

Heart rate, digestion, pupil dilation are involuntary processes controlled by the ____ nervous system

a)

autonomic

b)

automatic

c)

peripheral

d)

somatic

11.

Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?

a)

cerebellum

b)

cerebrum

c)

reticular formation

d)

pons

12.

The _________ helps control voluntary movements.

a)

autonomic nervous system

b)

somatic nervous system

c)

endocrine system

13.

The fatty layer of cells that is wrapped around many axons is called the

a)

terminal button

b)

synapse

c)

nodes of Ranvier

d)

myelin sheath

14.

Which of the following is NOT a lobe of the cerebrum.

a)

Frontal

b)

Temporal

c)

Thalamus

d)

Occipital

15.

Which part of the brain is involved in our ability to speak?

a)

Cerebellum

b)

Broca's Area

c)

Somatic Sensory Area

d)

Brain Stem

16.

Which color represents the temporal lobe?

a)

Blue

b)

Yellow

c)

Pink

d)

Green

17.

Which brain part helps regulate body temp., controls water balance, and regulates metabolism?

a)

Cerebellum

b)

Thalamus

c)

Occipital Lobe

d)

Hypothalamus

18.

Which color represents the parietal lobe?

a)

Blue

b)

Pink

c)

Yellow

d)

Green

19.

Which area of the brain is involved with movement?

a)

Primary motor area

b)

Broca's area

c)

Midbrain

d)

Hypothalamus

20.

Which color represents the occipital lobe?

a)

Yellow

b)

Blue

c)

Pink

d)

Green

21.

Which part of the brain controls heart rate, regulates blood pressures, and is involved in breathing, swallowing, and vomiting?

a)

Medulla Oblongata

b)

Thalamus

c)

Midbrain

d)

Cerebellum

22.

Which color represents the cerebellum?

a)

Blue

b)

Pink

c)

Yellow

d)

Red

23.

Which color represents the frontal lobe?

a)

Yellow

b)

Pink

c)

Red

d)

Blue

24.

Which structure connects the brain and the spinal cord?

a)

Cerebellum

b)

Brain stem

c)

Diencephalon

d)

Cerebrum

25.
The occipital lobe controls __________.
a)
Vision
b)
Problem Solving
c)
Memory 
d)
Arithmetic & Spelling
26.

The parietal lobe controls __________.

a)

Vision

b)

Problem Solving

c)

Memory

d)

Sensations

27.
Makes decisions, plans, reasons, and carries out behaviors
a)
Frontal Lobe
b)
Parietal Lobe
c)
Occipital Lobe
d)
Temporal Lobe
28.
Controls hearing, speaking coherently, and comprehension
a)
Frontal Lobe
b)
Temporal Lobe
c)
Occipital Lobe
d)
Parietal Lobe
29.

What structure is grey in this picture?

a)

Cerebrum

b)

Cerebellum

c)

Brain Stem

30.

The function of the thalamus is ______.

a)

a balance center

b)

a thermostat

c)

a relay station to other brain parts

d)

to regulate sleep

31.

This structure allows the left and right hemisphere of the brain to communicate.

a)

thalamus

b)

cerebral cortex

c)

hypothalamus

d)

corpus callosum

32.

The part of the brain that is most associated with sleep.

a)

thalamus

b)

medulla oblongata

c)

reticular formation

d)

pons

33.

What are the three parts of the Brainstem?

a)

Medulla Oblongata, Frontal Lobe, Spinal cord

b)

Medulla Oblongata, Cerebellum, Cerebrum

c)

Medulla Oblongata, Pons, Midbrain

d)

medulla oblongata, spinal cord, thalamus

34.

The Amygdala helps...

a)

you dance and sing.

b)

you make plans and decisions.

c)

you control your emotions.

d)

keep you balanced while you are doing your favorite activities.

35.

The lower brain structure that controls arousal.

a)

cerebellum

b)

reticular formation

c)

medulla

d)

thalamus

36.

A playful kitty would likely become a vicious beast if this part of the brain was to be stimulated.

a)

medulla

b)

thalamus

c)

hippocampus

d)

amygdala

37.

If a neurosurgeon were to stimulate your left motor cortex, what would likely happen?

a)

you would move your right leg

b)

you would feel tingling on the right side of your body

c)

you would not be able to speak

d)

you would lose your memory

38.

Language is most associated with the

a)

left hemisphere

b)

right hemisphere

c)

temporal lobe

d)

parietal lobe

39.

What is a neuron?

a)

A nerve cell that is wired to send signals to the different parts of the brain.

b)

A brain cell that does not work.

c)

A scared cell that is wired to make you go crazy.

d)

That funny looking thing you taught us about.

40.

The brain and spinal cord are part of

a)

The Nervous System

b)

The Digestive System

c)

The Circulatory System

d)

The Muscular System

41.
Which 2 parts does the central nervous system include?
a)
Brain & Spinal Cord
b)
Brain & Nose
c)
Fingers & Spinal Cord
d)
Ears & Nose
42.
Which half of your body does the left half of your cerebrum control?
a)
Right Half Only
b)
Left Half Only
c)
Top Half Only
d)
Bottom Half Only
43.
a)

Nucleus

b)

Cell Body

c)

Axon

d)

Node of Ranvier

44.
a)

Nucleus

b)

Cell Body

c)

Axon

d)

Node of Ranvier

45.
a)

Nucleus

b)

Cell Body

c)

Axon

d)

Node of Ranvier

46.
a)

Nucleus

b)

Cell Body

c)

Axon

d)

Node of Ranvier

47.
a)

Dendrites

b)

Axon Terminals

c)

Myelin Sheath

d)

Schwann Cells

48.
a)

Dendrites

b)

Axon Terminals

c)

Myelin Sheath

d)

Schwann Cells

49.
a)

Dendrites

b)

Axon Terminals

c)

Myelin Sheath

d)

Schwann Cells

50.
a)

Dendrites

b)

Axon Terminals

c)

Myelin Sheath

d)

Schwann Cells

51.

What direction foes the electrical signal travel through the neuron?

a)

From dendrites, down the Axon, and out Axon terminalsThis is a correct answer

b)

From Axon terminals, down the Axon, & out of the dendrites

c)

Any direction up or down the cell

d)

From the Axon, to the Dendrites, and out the Axon terminals

52.

What does the neuron's Cell Body do?

a)

Controls the actions of the neuron

b)

Produces food for the neuron

c)

Carries information from the cell body to other neuronsThis is a wrong answer

d)

Controls speed of electrical signal through the axon

53.

What does the neuron's Axon do?

a)

Controls the actions of the neuron

b)

Produces food for the neuron

c)

Carries information from the cell body to other neuronsThis is a wrong answer

d)

Controls speed of electrical signal through the axon

54.

What does the neuron's Myelin Sheath do?

a)

Controls the actions of the neuron

b)

Produces food for the neuron

c)

Carries information from the cell body to other neuronsThis is a wrong answer

d)

Surrounds and insulates the axon

55.

What do Dendrites do?

a)

Intakes information from other neurons

b)

Produces fatty tissue for the Myelin Sheath

c)

Sends information to the next cell

d)

Controls the speed of electrical signal through the axon

56.

What do Nodes of Ranvier do?

a)

Intakes information from other neurons

b)

Produces fatty tissue for the Myelin Sheath

c)

Sends information to the next cell

d)

Controls the speed of electrical signal through the axon

57.

What do Schwann Cells do?

a)

Intakes information from other neurons

b)

Produces fatty tissue for the Myelin Sheath

c)

Sends information to the next cell

d)

Controls the speed of electrical signal through the axon

58.

What do Axon Terminals do?

a)

Intakes information from other neurons

b)

Produces fatty tissue for the Myelin Sheath

c)

Sends information to the next cell

d)

Controls the speed of electrical signal through the axon

59.

Type of neuron that perceive information about your environment.

a)

Motor Neuron

b)

Interneuron

c)

Sensory Neuron

60.

Type of neuron located only in the brain and spinal cord that pass impulses from one neuron to another.

a)

Motor Neuron

b)

Interneuron

c)

Sensory Neuron

61.

Type of neuron that sends nerve impulses to muscles and gland, by the command of other neurons.

a)

Motor Neurons

b)

Interneurons

c)

Sensory Neurons

62.
What is the chemical used by a neuron to transmit an impulse across a synapse to another nerve cell?
a)
Neurotransmitters
b)
Synapse
c)
Threshold
d)
Impulse
63.
This is the gap or space between two neurons
a)
Dendrites
b)
Cell Body
c)
Synapse
d)
Axon
64.
what is also known as a nerve cell?
a)
neuron
b)
sensory nerves
c)
dendrites
d)
toes
65.
Which neurotransmitter is released in response to stress and trauma?
a)
Acetylcholine
b)
Endorphins
c)
Serotonin
d)
GABA
66.
Which neurotransmitter inhibits brain activity?
a)
Acetylcholine
b)
GABA
c)
Endorphins
d)
Dopamine
67.
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that helps regulate:
a)
learning and memory
b)
pain and pleasure
c)
muscle movements
d)
sleep, moods/emotions
68.
Which neurotransmitter is involved in muscle movements?
a)
Acetylcholine
b)
Endorphins
c)
Serotonin
d)
GABA
69.

The location of neurotransmitters

a)

axon terminals

b)

dendrites

c)

Schwann cells

d)

cell body

70.
When a neuron is not engaged in an impulse.
a)
Resting potential
b)
Action potential
c)
Neural potential
d)
Synaptic potential
71.
Which neurotransmitter is involved in the "Fight or Flight" response?
a)
Acetylcholine
b)
Endorphins
c)
Norepinephrine
d)
Serotonin
72.
Loss of Dopamine-producing neurons is a cause of:
a)
paralysis
b)
Parkinson's
c)
anxiety
d)
Alzheimer's
73.
Prozac works to combat depression by keeping this neurotransmitter in the synapse longer:
a)
Serotonin
b)
Acetylcholine
c)
GABA
d)
Endorphins
74.
This neurotransmitter is most often associated with pleasure/reward sensations:
a)
Acetylcholine
b)
GABA
c)
Dopamine
d)
Serotonin
75.
The depletion of Acetylcholine is associated with the following:
a)
Schizophrenia
b)
Huntington's
c)
Depression
d)
Alzheimer's

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