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AP-Psych Unit 2

Total questions: 113

Worksheet time: 57mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which type of neuron conveys messages from your brain and spinal cord to your muscles in order to control your body's movements?

a)

Interneuron

b)

Sensory

c)

Endocrine

d)

Motor

e)

Associative

2.

The function of dendrites is to...

a)

Receive incoming signals from other neurons

b)

Release neurotransmitters into the synaptic gap between neurons

c)

Coordinate the activation of the parasympathetic nervous system

d)

Control pain through the release of opiate like chemicals into the brain

e)

Regulate the refractory period

3.

39 year old Daisy has a disease that has slowed down the transmission of her nerve impulses as a result of the loss of myelin sheath. What has she most likely been diagnosed with?

a)

Cerebral palsy

b)

Polio

c)

Alzheimer's

d)

Multiple Sclerosis

e)

Parkinson's

4.

As you are reading this question, the cells in your eyes are firing in response to the light coming from this paper. Which type of neuron is carrying this message to your brain?

a)

Interneuron

b)

Sensory

c)

Presynaptic

d)

Motor

e)

Efferent

5.

Serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine are examples of which type of chemical in the body?

a)

Neuron

b)

Neurotransmitter

c)

Glutamate

d)

Antagonist

e)

Agonist

6.

Neurotransmitters send messages to other neurons by crossing what space?

a)

Receptor site

b)

Synaptic cleft

c)

Cerebral cortex

d)

Adrenal cortex

e)

Hypothalamus

7.

Which describes the main function of a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI), a class of medication commonly used to treat depression?

a)

Enhance the release of serotonin

b)

Slow the production of serotonin

c)

Stop the production of serotonin

d)

Block the reubsorption of serotonin

e)

Block the passage of serotonin based messages

8.

What chemicals are active within a neuron?

a)

Sodium and Potassium

b)

Sodium and Hydrogen

c)

Iron and Potassium

d)

Hydrogen and Iron

e)

Boron and Helium

9.

What term describes a factor that blocks the passage of a neural message to another neuron?

a)

Agonist

b)

Antagonist

c)

Anti-agonist

d)

Selective Reuptake

e)

Reuptake inhibitor

10.

During what phase of neural transmission does the neuron "take a break" from all activity immediately after firing?

a)

Action potential

b)

Resting potential

c)

All-or-none response

d)

Refractory period

e)

Terminal Action

11.

What part of the nervous system is responsible for restoring the body back to normal functioning after arousal?

a)

Central nervous system

b)

Somatic nervous system

c)

Sympathetic nervous system

d)

Parasympathetic nervous system

e)

Spinal cord

12.

A man is startled and notices his heart rate has increased. Which nervous system was activated?

a)

Central nervous system

b)

Somatic nervous system

c)

Sympathetic nervous system

d)

Parasympathetic nervous system

e)

Brain

13.

What function is the somatic nervous system responsible for?

a)

Carrying motor messages and sensory information to and from the nervous system

b)

Receiving motor messages and sensory information from the autonomic nervous system

c)

Processing information from the other parts of the nervous system

d)

Mobilizing the body in times of activation

e)

Restoring the body back to a resting state

14.

If a person has a neurological problem in which the nerves that carry signals to the muscles are not functioning, what system has been damaged?

a)

Central

b)

Autonomic

c)

Somatic

d)

Sympathetic

e)

Parasympathetic

15.

Besides the brain, what other part of the body is included in the Central Nervous System?

a)

Spinal cord

b)

Glial cells

c)

Sensory neurons

d)

Motor cortex

e)

Corpus Collosum

16.

Activation of the sympathetic branch of autonomic nervous system results in...

a)

An increase in salivation

b)

An increase in digestion

c)

An increase in respiratory rate

d)

A decrease in heart rate

e)

A decrease in pupil dialation

17.

Damage to the Broca's area in the left cerebral hemisphere on the brain would likely result in which of the following?

a)

a repetition of the speech of others

b)

a loss of the ability to speak

c)

a loss of the ability to visually integrate information

d)

a loss of in the ability to comprehend speech

e)

an inability to solve verbal problems

18.

Veronica is having trouble balancing as she walks, and her muscles seem to have lost strength and tone. A neurotranatomist looking into her condition would most likely suspect a problem with Veronica's

a)

medulla oblongata

b)

right cerebral hemisphere

c)

cerebellum

d)

occipital lobes

e)

thalamus

19.

Which of the following neurotransmitters is generally associated with the inhibition of continued neural signaling?

a)

Dopamine

b)

Adrenaline

c)

GABA

d)

Serotonin

e)

Acetycholine

20.

A phenotype is best defined as

a)

an observable trait or behavior that results from a particular genetic combination

b)

the underlying genetic composition of a species

c)

a biological unit within which genetic information is encoded

d)

a recessive genetic combination that remains physically unexpressed

e)

the genetic combination given by a parent to his or her offspring

21.

John is constantly overeating and can not seem to control his appetite, no matter how hard he tries. It is possible that John may have damage in which of the following brain structures?

a)

Thalamus

b)

Pons

c)

Hypothalamus

d)

Amygdala

e)

Association areas

22.

A demyelinating disorder, such as multiple sclerosis, would cause all the following symptoms EXCEPT...

a)

a reduction of white matter in the central nervous system

b)

an increased rate of neuronal conduction

c)

a slower propagation of signals along the axon

d)

a decreased neuronal insulation

e)

a deficiency of sensation

23.

Which area of the brain is responsible for coordinating complex motor functions?

a)

frontal lobe

b)

occipital lobe

c)

reticluar activating system

d)

cerebellum

e)

temporal lobe

24.

all of the following brain areas are associated with the experience of emotion EXCEPT the

a)

temporal lobe

b)

amygdala

c)

hypothalamus

d)

pons

e)

frontal lobe

25.

The correct order of a nerve impulse is

a)

resting potential, depolarization, hyperpolarization, repolarization, resting potential

b)

resting potential, depolarization, repolarization, resting potential, hyperpolarization

c)

resting potential, depolarization, repolarization, hperpolarization, resting potential

d)

depolarization, resting potential, repolarization, hperpolarization, resting potential

e)

depolarization, resting potential, repolarization, resting potential, hyperpolarization

26.

A sleep disorder characterized by uncontrollable episodes of sleep is called

a)

night terrors.

b)

insomnia.

c)

narcolepsy.

d)

sleep apnea.

27.

A sleep disorder that is characterized by a cessation in breathing, which causes a person to wake up repeatedly throughout the night is called

a)

insomnia.

b)

narcolepsy.

c)

sleep apnea.

d)

night terrors.

28.

The tendency for REM sleep to increase following REM sleep deprivation is called

a)

REM rebound.

b)

NREM sleep.

c)

stage 2 sleep.

d)

night terrors.

29.

Caffeine, cocaine, and Ecstasy are all examples of

a)

neurotransmitters.

b)

opiates.

c)

hallucinogens.

d)

stimulants.

30.

Because one's brain is active yet one's muscles are relaxed, what is the nickname given to REM sleep?

a)

paradoxical sleep

b)

deep sleep

c)

sleep spindles

d)

unorthodox sleep

31.

According to Freud, the remembered story line of a dream is called the

a)

manifest content.

b)

withdrawal content.

c)

latent content.

d)

stimulant content.

32.

If I dream about falling down the stairs, Freud might argue that it means I feel my life is out of control. Freud is providing the _____ of the dream.

a)

latent content

b)

manifest content

c)

dualism

d)

dissociative content

33.

During which period of the sleep cycle does most dreaming occur?

a)

NREM2

b)

REM

c)

NREM3/4

d)

All stages

34.

What do we call drugs that calm neural activity and slow body functions? They include alcohol, barbiturates, and opiates.

a)

Depressants

b)

Stimulants

c)

Hallucinogens

d)

Hypnosis

35.

What term do we use to describe the inability to fall or stay asleep?

a)

narcolepsy

b)

insomnia

c)

sleep apnea

d)

REM Rebound

36.

Staying up especially late on weekends is most likely to have an influence on

a)

narcolepsy.

b)

sleep apnea.

c)

the circadian rhythm.

d)

seasonal affective disorder.

37.
When a neuron is resting, the inside of the axon has a ____________ charge.
a)
positive
b)
negative
38.
Describes the fact that a neuron fires at the same intensity despite the intensity of the stimulus.
a)
Threshold
b)
Repolarization
c)
All or None Principle
d)
Action Potential
39.
When a neuron is not engaged in an impulse.
a)
Resting potential
b)
Action potential
c)
Neural potential
d)
Synaptic potential
40.
______ is the fundamental element of the nervous system
a)
Dendrite
b)
Neuron
c)
Axon
d)
Neurotranmitters
41.
Messages travel in ___ form w/in the neuron & in ____ form b/w neurons.
a)
electrical/chemical
b)
electrical/chemical
c)
electrical/chemical
d)
electrical/chemical
42.
This division of the nervous system activates when we are in a "fight or flight" situation.
a)
Spinal Cord
b)
Parasympathetic
c)
Sympathetic
d)
Somatic
43.
In the peripheral nervous system, the _____ division works to keeps us alive w/o our awareness.
a)
Parasympathetic
b)
Somatic
c)
Sympathetic
d)
Autonomic
44.
The ___ hemisphere is more responsible for speaking and complex math.
a)
Left
b)
Right
c)
Front
d)
Back
45.
This part of the neocortex allows for reasoning and emotional control.
a)
Frontal Lobe
b)
Temporal Lobe
c)
Parietal Lobe
d)
Occipital Lobe
46.
This neurotransmitter stimulates the firing of neurons involved in muscle action.
a)
GABA
b)
Dopamine
c)
Endorphins
d)
Acetylcholine (Ach)
47.
sending end of a neuron
a)
dendrites
b)
axon terminals
48.
part of autonomic nervous, calms you down
a)
Parasympathetic 
b)
sympathetic 
49.
neurotransmitter that promotes (gas pedal) action potentials. Arousing or accelerating physiological
a)
excitatory
b)
inhibitory
50.
mimic molecule that binds to receptors, gains the benefit of that molecule
a)
antagonist
b)
agonist
51.
Which part of the neuron covers the axon?
a)
Myelin Sheath
b)
Dendrite
c)
Neural Impulse
52.
A brief electrical charge that travels down the axon
a)
Action Potential
b)
Resting Potential
c)
Synapse
53.
Absolute refractory phase is another name for what?
a)
Action Potential
b)
Resting Potential
c)
Synapse
54.
Chemical messengers that cross the synaptic gap and binds teh receptor site
a)
Neurotransmitters
b)
Dendrites
c)
Neurons
55.
Which neurotransmitter is released during exercise?
a)
Endorphion
b)
AcH
c)
GABA
56.
Which test of the brain attaches electrodes to the scalp and detects brain waves?
a)
EEG
b)
fMRI
c)
CT
d)
PET
57.
Which nervous system controls body changes such as dialated eyes?
a)
Sympathetic
b)
Parasympathetic
58.
Our fight or flight gland is called what?
a)
Adrenal
b)
Pituitary
59.
Which type of gland is controlled by the hypothalamus?
a)
Pituitary
b)
Adrenal
60.
Which type gland is called the master gland?
a)
Pituitary
b)
Adrenal
61.
Damage to which part of the brainstem can put an individual's life in danger?
a)
Medulla
b)
Pons
62.
Which part of your brain is the switchboard?
a)
Thalamus
b)
Brain stem
c)
Reticular formation
63.
Which part of your brain coordinates balance and movement such as ballet?
a)
Cerebellum
b)
Thalamus
c)
Reticular formation
64.
Which system of your body controls your emotions?
a)
Limbic
b)
Endocrine
c)
Nervous
65.
Which part of the limbic system controls fear?
a)
Amygdala
b)
Cortex
c)
Thalamus
d)
Hippocampus
66.
Which part of the limbic system is not developed until after the age of 3?
a)
Hippocampus
b)
Amygdala
c)
Cortex
d)
Thalamus
67.
Damage to which cortex would cause a visual deficit?
a)
Visual
b)
Auditory
c)
Somatosensory
68.
Brains ability to modify itself after damage
a)
Plasticity
b)
Split brain
69.
Splitting the brains corpus-callosum is a surgery to help treat what?
a)
Epilepsy
b)
Dementia
c)
Aphasis
70.
An extra copy of chromosome 21 is linked to what syndrome?
a)
Downs
b)
Epilepsy
c)
Dementia
71.
Which of the following are NOT part of a neuron?
a)
Synapses
b)
Dendrites
c)
Somas
d)
Axons
72.
Damage to which lobe can cause visual trouble?
a)
Occipital
b)
Parietal
73.
Which part of the neuron receives information from other neurons?
a)
Dendrites
b)
Synapses
c)
Somas
d)
Axons
74.

What brain structure provides the major link between the nervous system and the endocrine system?

a)

amygdala

b)

cerebellum

c)

corpus callosum

d)

hypothalamus

75.

Which brain scan measures subtle changes in brain electrical activities using electrodes that are placed on the scalp?

a)

CAT scan

b)

EEG scan

c)

MRI scan

d)

PET scan

76.

What parts make up the central nervous system (CNS)?

a)

brain

b)

brain and spinal cord

c)

spine

d)

skull

77.

In some neurons, the axon is insulated by the...

a)

myelin sheath

b)

ganglion

c)

nerve fiber

d)

sylvian sheath

78.

A drug that enhances the effect of a neurotransmitter by mimicking its effects or by preventing its breakdown in the synapse is referred to as what?

a)

an antagonist

b)

an excitatory postsynaptic potential

c)

an agonist

d)

a transducer

79.

As Jill walked towards the stage to give her speech, her heartbeat accelerated, her blood pressure rose, and she began to sweat. Jill's state of arousal was activated by what part of the nervous system?

a)

sympathetic

b)

central

c)

parasympathetic

d)

peripheral

80.

What is the brief electrical charge that travels down an axon called?

a)

refractory period

b)

resting potential

c)

action potential

d)

all-or-one impulse

81.

What brain scan allows us to see structures within the brain using magnetic fields and radio waves?

a)

PET scan

b)

EEG scan

c)

MRI scan

d)

CAT scan

82.

The somatosensory area of the cerebral cortex is responsible for our sense of...

a)

sight

b)

hearing

c)

touch

d)

smell

83.

The "old part" of the brain is otherwise referred to as?

a)

cerebellum

b)

corpus callosum

c)

medulla

d)

brain stem

84.

(Depressant) Rush of euphoria, relief from pain

a)

herion

b)

caffeine

c)

methaphetamine

d)

cocaine

85.

(Stimulant) Increased alertness and wakefulness

a)

caffeine

b)

methamphetamine

c)

cocaine

d)

nicotine

86.

(Stimulant) Euphoria, alertness, energy

a)

methamphetamine

b)

cocaine

c)

nicotine

d)

ecstasy

87.

(Stimulant) Rush of euphoria, confidence, energy

a)

cocaine

b)

nicotine

c)

ecstasy

d)

marijuana

88.

(Stimulant) Arousal and relaxation, sense of well-being

a)

nicotine

b)

ecstasy

c)

marijuana

d)

alcohol

89.

(Stimulant,Hallucinogen) Emotional elevation, disinhibition

a)

ecstasy

b)

marijuana

c)

alcohol

d)

herion

90.

(Hallucinogen) Enhanced sensation, relief of pain, distortion of time, relaxation

a)

marijuana

b)

alcohol

c)

heroin

d)

caffeine

91.
Poor Choice Patty took LSD which caused her to experience...
a)
delusions
b)
hallucinations
c)
dissociations
d)
dreams
92.
Melanie is addicted to her cell phone.  She can't sleep at night because she keeps checking all her social media apps and even wakes up in the middle of the night to check it.  What neurotransmitter would be the main reason for Melanie's addiction? 
a)
serotonin 
b)
GABA
c)
dopamine
d)
Glutamate 
93.
REM stands for
a)
Rapid eye movement
b)
Rapid eye motion
c)
Rage eye movement
d)
Random eye movement
94.
Stage IV sleep disorder that may cause you to wake up screaming or sweating.
a)
Night Terrors
b)
Sleepwalking
c)
Insomnia
d)
Giant clowns looking for birthday parties
95.

Typical features of this sleep disorder include loud snoring, obesity, and excessive daytime sleepiness.

a)

Insomnia

b)

Restless leg syndrome (RLS)

c)

Sleep apnea

d)

Narcolepsy

96.

What part of the brain is this?

a)

Amygdala

b)

Prefrontal Cortex

c)

Cerabellum

d)

Cerebrum

e)

Hippocampus

97.

What does the Prefrontal Cortex do?

a)

speak and think

b)

controls emotion

c)

coordinates movement and balance

d)

makes decisions

e)

stores information

98.

This part of the brain coordinates movement and balance.

a)

Cerebrum

b)

Cerebellum

c)

Amygdala

d)

Hippocampus

e)

Prefrtonal Cortex

99.

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

100.
What is NOT an inherited trait of humans?
a)
Favorite type of music
b)
Freckles
c)
Hair color
d)
Height
101.

If a gene is always expressed or always shown with a capital letter it is

a)

Bossy

b)

Recessive

c)

Yelling

d)

Dominant

102.

Chromosomes are

a)

Found in the mitochondria

b)

Made of 20 pairs

c)

Long strands of DNA that contain many genes

d)

Bundles of DNA that contain only one gene each

103.

If two alleles are the same for a certain trait they are considered

a)

Homozygous

b)

Twins

c)

Heterozygous

d)

Common

104.

Every living thing has genetic information stored in the form of

a)

Ribosomes

b)

DNA

c)

Chloroplast

d)

Mitochondria

105.

An organism that has two different alleles for a trait.

a)

Genes

b)

Heterozygous

c)

Genotype

d)

Dominant allele

106.

A trait that is always hidden when the dominant allele is present.

a)

Phenotype

b)

Recessive allele

c)

Genotype

d)

Heredity

107.

The different forms of a gene.

a)

Genes

b)

Allele

c)

Phenotype

d)

Pedigree

108.

The scientific study of heredity.

a)

Genetics

b)

Heredity

c)

Probability

d)

Pedigree

109.

The passing of physical characteristics, or traits, from parent to offspring.

a)

Genetics

b)

Dominant allele

c)

Heredity

d)

Recessive allele

110.

Segments of DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) found in chromosomes that give instructions for producing a certain characteristic.

a)

heredity

b)

gene

c)

allele

d)

genotype

e)

phenotype

111.

Where are chromosomes found?

a)

vacuole

b)

cell membrane

c)

nucleus

d)

mitochondria

112.

When the doctor operates on the patient's eye, he is using

a)

learned behavior.

b)

acquired physical trait.

c)

inherited physical trait.

d)

instinct.

113.

Juan's dog, Luna, was hit by a car. Fortunately, she lived and is healthy! But she is now missing a leg. Having only three legs is a(n)

a)

inherited trait.

b)

learned behavior.

c)

instinct.

d)

acquired trait.

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