Pros and Cons of Gun Control
Myers, Exploring Psychology 9e Chapter 2 Quiz 1 completed
Total score: 15 out of 15, 100%
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1. Natural, opiate-like neurotransmitters linked to pain control are called
a. glial cells.
b. dendrites.
c. hormones.
d. endorphins.
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2. Drugs that block the reuptake of serotonin will thereby increase the concentration of serotonin molecules in the
a. axon terminals.
b. synaptic gaps.
c. glial cells.
d. endocrine glands.
1 out of 1
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3. The vast majority of neurons in the body's information system are
a. stem cells.
b. interneurons.
c. motor neurons.
d. sensory neurons.
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4. The release of epinephrine and norepinephrine ________ blood pressure and ________ blood sugar levels.
a. raises; raises
b. lowers; lowers
c. raises; lowers
d. lowers; raises
1 out of 1
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5. Which hormone enables contractions associated with birthing and milk flow during nursing?
a. insulin
b. serotonin
c. oxytocin
d. epinephrine
1 out of 1
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6. Which of the following would be most useful for detecting the brain areas that are most active as a person performs mathematical calculations?
a. a brain lesion
b. an interneuron
c. a PET scan
d. a hemispherectomy
1 out of 1
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7. After suffering an accidental brain injury, Kira has difficulty walking in a smooth and coordinated manner. She has probably suffered damage to her
a. amygdala.
b. hypothalamus.
c. cerebellum.
d. corpus callosum.
1 out of 1
Correct!
8. The limbic system structure that regulates hunger is called the
a. thalamus.
b. amygdala.
c. hippocampus.
d. hypothalamus.
1 out of 1
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9. Research has suggested that a reward deficiency syndrome may contribute to
a. homeostasis.
b. alcohol dependence.
c. schizophrenia.
d. Parkinson's disease.
1 out of 1
Correct!
10. Which portion of the cerebral cortex is most directly involved in making plans
Total score: 15 out of 15, 100%
Top of Form
1. Natural, opiate-like neurotransmitters linked to pain control are called
a. glial cells.
b. dendrites.
c. hormones.
d. endorphins.
1 out of 1
Correct!
2. Drugs that block the reuptake of serotonin will thereby increase the concentration of serotonin molecules in the
a. axon terminals.
b. synaptic gaps.
c. glial cells.
d. endocrine glands.
1 out of 1
Correct!
3. The vast majority of neurons in the body's information system are
a. stem cells.
b. interneurons.
c. motor neurons.
d. sensory neurons.
1 out of 1
Correct!
4. The release of epinephrine and norepinephrine ________ blood pressure and ________ blood sugar levels.
a. raises; raises
b. lowers; lowers
c. raises; lowers
d. lowers; raises
1 out of 1
Correct!
5. Which hormone enables contractions associated with birthing and milk flow during nursing?
a. insulin
b. serotonin
c. oxytocin
d. epinephrine
1 out of 1
Correct!
6. Which of the following would be most useful for detecting the brain areas that are most active as a person performs mathematical calculations?
a. a brain lesion
b. an interneuron
c. a PET scan
d. a hemispherectomy
1 out of 1
Correct!
7. After suffering an accidental brain injury, Kira has difficulty walking in a smooth and coordinated manner. She has probably suffered damage to her
a. amygdala.
b. hypothalamus.
c. cerebellum.
d. corpus callosum.
1 out of 1
Correct!
8. The limbic system structure that regulates hunger is called the
a. thalamus.
b. amygdala.
c. hippocampus.
d. hypothalamus.
1 out of 1
Correct!
9. Research has suggested that a reward deficiency syndrome may contribute to
a. homeostasis.
b. alcohol dependence.
c. schizophrenia.
d. Parkinson's disease.
1 out of 1
Correct!
10. Which portion of the cerebral cortex is most directly involved in making plans