Psychology Exam
Question 1
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Neurons _____.
Select one: a. transmit neural impulses. b. support and nourish glial cells. c. each have only one dendrite. d. are one kind of neurotransmitter.
Question 2
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A synapse is the _____.
Select one: a. same as the action potential. b. junction where neurons communicate with one another. c. chemical that travels from one neuron to another. d. signal that travels from one neuron to another.
Question 3
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Messages from other neurons and sensory receptors____________.
Select one: a. are collected by the synaptic vesicles. b. are relayed by glial cells to the correct node of Ranvier. c. are received by the dendrites. d. can close the synaptic gap.
Question 4
The resting potential is_____________.
Select one: a. the length of time that a neuron is incapable of activating after an action potential. b. the term used to describe how the sympathetic nervous system reduces c. when a neuron is not firing. d. more prevalent in left-handed people who display right-hemisphere language abilities.
Question 5
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During the action potential_____________.
Select one: a. the electrical charge of the neuron changes from positive to negative. b. sodium ions rush into the interior of the axon. c. the language activity of the right hemisphere is suppressed. d. L-dopa is continuously released by the postsynaptic neuron.
Question 6
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Reuptake occurs when____________.
Select one: a. the brain shifts functions from damaged areas to undamaged areas. b. hormones continuously affect the target organ. c. brain molecules are bombarded by magnetic waves. d. neurotransmitter molecules are reabsorbed by the presynaptic neuron.
Question 7
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A neurotransmitter is _____.
Select one: a. a machine that measures brain waves. b. chemical that influences the firing of neurons. c. a drug that produces
Question text
Neurons _____.
Select one: a. transmit neural impulses. b. support and nourish glial cells. c. each have only one dendrite. d. are one kind of neurotransmitter.
Question 2
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A synapse is the _____.
Select one: a. same as the action potential. b. junction where neurons communicate with one another. c. chemical that travels from one neuron to another. d. signal that travels from one neuron to another.
Question 3
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Messages from other neurons and sensory receptors____________.
Select one: a. are collected by the synaptic vesicles. b. are relayed by glial cells to the correct node of Ranvier. c. are received by the dendrites. d. can close the synaptic gap.
Question 4
The resting potential is_____________.
Select one: a. the length of time that a neuron is incapable of activating after an action potential. b. the term used to describe how the sympathetic nervous system reduces c. when a neuron is not firing. d. more prevalent in left-handed people who display right-hemisphere language abilities.
Question 5
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During the action potential_____________.
Select one: a. the electrical charge of the neuron changes from positive to negative. b. sodium ions rush into the interior of the axon. c. the language activity of the right hemisphere is suppressed. d. L-dopa is continuously released by the postsynaptic neuron.
Question 6
Question text
Reuptake occurs when____________.
Select one: a. the brain shifts functions from damaged areas to undamaged areas. b. hormones continuously affect the target organ. c. brain molecules are bombarded by magnetic waves. d. neurotransmitter molecules are reabsorbed by the presynaptic neuron.
Question 7
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A neurotransmitter is _____.
Select one: a. a machine that measures brain waves. b. chemical that influences the firing of neurons. c. a drug that produces