Question 1

Animal research has revealed a general reward system related to the release of the neurotransmitter

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A)  acetylcholine.
B)  GABA.
C)  dopamine.
D)  epinephrine.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

One function of glial cells is to

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A)  increase the speed of neural impulses.
B)  mimic the effects of neurotransmitters.
C)  provide nutrients to neurons.
D)  stimulate the production of hormones.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Bats need a lot of sleep because they burn a lot of calories,which produces ________ that are toxic to neurons.

Accepted Answer

A)  growth hormones
B)  high melatonin levels
C)  free radicals
D)  alpha wavesE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Fast and jerky movements of the eyes are especially likely to be associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  change blindness.
B)  parallel processing.
C)  REM sleep.
D)  sleep apnea.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Circadian rhythm refers to

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A)  the pattern of emotional ups and downs we routinely experience.
B)  a pattern of biological functioning that occurs on a roughly 24-hour cycle.
C)  the experience of sleep apnea following a lengthy transoceanic plane flight.
D)  the cycle of four distinct stages that we experience during a normal night's sleep.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

In which of the following disorders does the person repeatedly stop breathing while asleep?

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A)  narcolepsy
B)  sleep apnea
C)  night terrors
D)  insomniaE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Which neural center in the limbic system plays an important role in emotions such as fear and rage?

Accepted Answer

A)  amygdala
B)  thalamus
C)  nucleus accumbens
D)  hypothalamusE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Mr.Averro's symptoms of confusion and memory loss have led his physicians to conclude that he suffers from Alzheimer's disease.His symptoms are most likely to be linked with a deterioration of brain cells that produce the neurotransmitter

Accepted Answer

A)  dopamine.
B)  acetylcholine.
C)  epinephrine.
D)  endorphins.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 9

After completing a full night of sleep,people are most likely to

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A)  experience REM rebound.
B)  think more creatively.
C)  show signs of sleep apnea.
D)  demonstrate apathy and loss of energy.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Sensory neurons are located in the

Accepted Answer

A)  synaptic gaps.
B)  endocrine system.
C)  peripheral nervous system.
D)  myelin sheath.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Dreams often involve sudden emotional reactions and seemingly random changes in scene.This best serves to support the theory that dreams

Accepted Answer

A)  strengthen our memories of the preceding day's events.
B)  reflect our level of cognitive development.
C)  prepare us for the stress and challenges of the following day.
D)  are initiated when neural activity spreads upward from the brainstem.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 12

The release of epinephrine into the bloodstream is most likely to

Accepted Answer

A)  lower blood sugar.
B)  lower blood pressure.
C)  stimulate digestion.
D)  accelerate heartbeat.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Chronic sleep debt is most likely to promote

Accepted Answer

A)  sleep apnea.
B)  weight gain.
C)  insomnia.
D)  night terrors.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Delta waves are most clearly associated with ________ sleep.

Accepted Answer

A)  NREM-1
B)  NREM-2
C)  NREM-3
D)  REME) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Felix is a young adult who has been asleep for three hours.As he continues to sleep,we can expect that

Accepted Answer

A)  NREM-2 sleep will diminish and that NREM-1 sleep will increase in duration.
B)  NREM-3 sleep will diminish and that NREM-1 sleep will increase in duration.
C)  NREM-3 sleep will diminish and that REM sleep will increase in duration.
D)  REM sleep will diminish and that NREM-3 sleep will increase in duration.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Messages are transmitted from your spinal cord to your heart muscles by the

Accepted Answer

A)  sensory nervous system.
B)  somatic nervous system.
C)  central nervous system.
D)  autonomic nervous system.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Brain scans indicate that conscious awareness arises from

Accepted Answer

A)  the suprachiasmatic nucleus.
B)  the amygdala.
C)  the somatosensory cortex.
D)  coordinated brain-wide activity.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Activity in brain areas vital to driving ________ when a driver is attending to conversation.A study that focused video cams on teen drivers found that driver distraction from other passengers or phones occurred just before a ________ of their crashes.

Accepted Answer

A)  increases;majority
B)  decreases;minority
C)  increases;minority
D)  decreases;majorityE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 19

An undersupply of GABA is most closely linked to

Accepted Answer

A)  schizophrenia.
B)  paralysis.
C)  insomnia.
D)  Alzheimer's disease.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

The large band of neural fibers connecting the two brain hemispheres is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  somatosensory cortex.
B)  temporal lobe.
C)  hippocampus.
D)  corpus callosum.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Exam 2: The Biology of Mind and Consciousness

Delta waves are most clearly associated with ________ sleep.

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One function of glial cells is to

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Which neural center in the limbic system plays an important role in emotions such as fear and rage?

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Chronic sleep debt is most likely to promote

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An undersupply of GABA is most closely linked to

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Brain scans indicate that conscious awareness arises from

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Animal research has revealed a general reward system related to the release of the neurotransmitter

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After completing a full night of sleep,people are most likely to

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Dreams often involve sudden emotional reactions and seemingly random changes in scene.This best serves to support the theory that dreams

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Felix is a young adult who has been asleep for three hours.As he continues to sleep,we can expect that

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The large band of neural fibers connecting the two brain hemispheres is called the

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The release of epinephrine into the bloodstream is most likely to

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Messages are transmitted from your spinal cord to your heart muscles by the

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Fast and jerky movements of the eyes are especially likely to be associated with

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Circadian rhythm refers to

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Bats need a lot of sleep because they burn a lot of calories,which produces ________ that are toxic to neurons.

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In which of the following disorders does the person repeatedly stop breathing while asleep?

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Activity in brain areas vital to driving ________ when a driver is attending to conversation.A study that focused video cams on teen drivers found that driver distraction from other passengers or phones occurred just before a ________ of their crashes.

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Mr.Averro's symptoms of confusion and memory loss have led his physicians to conclude that he suffers from Alzheimer's disease.His symptoms are most likely to be linked with a deterioration of brain cells that produce the neurotransmitter

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