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Question 51

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The tiny space between the axon terminal of one neuron and the dendrites of the next neuron is called the __________

A) receptor site.
B) synapse.
C) synaptic knob.
D) axon terminal.

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Question 52

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The autonomic nervous system has two divisions called the __________ and the __________

A) central; peripheral.
B) sympathetic; parasympathetic.
C) receptors; effectors.
D) limbic; endocrine.

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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Question 53

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Research suggests that the amount of __________ in the cerebrum is positively correlated with intelligence in humans.

Tim is overweight. His physician has decided to test him to see if there is a problem with the regulation of his metabolism. Which endocrine gland will be the focus of diagnostic testing?

If one wanted to estimate their risk of having a child with a genetic disorder or of developing an inherited disorder themselves, they would want to consult with a __________

The __________, located on the top of the kidneys, secrete(s) hormones that regulate salt intake, control stress reactions, and provide a secondary source of sex hormones affecting the sexual changes that occur during adolescence.

Glial cells provide structure for neurons.

Name two hormones that are of particular interest to psychologists and state which gland they are related to and some of the tasks that these hormones perform.

Which of the following brain structures is located near the hippocampus and is responsible for fear responses and memory of fear?

Jason carries the genes for a rare genetic disorder, but does not have any symptoms of the disease. In this case, we can say that the disease is part of Jason's __________

Which of the following is not an adult-onset genetic disorder?

This is the main excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain.

The medulla is responsible for people's ability to selectively attend to certain kinds of information in their surroundings.

The long bundle of neurons that carries messages to and from the body to the brain and is responsible for very fast, lifesaving reflexes is called the __________

PET scans, CT scans, and MRIs are three different neuroimaging techniques for getting the same information about the functions and structures of a person's brain.

__________ are holes in the surface of the dendrites or certain cells of the muscles and glands that are shaped to fit only certain neurotransmitters.

The cerebral cortex is severed in individuals who are considered to have a "split brain" after a surgery to stop epileptic seizures.

Involuntary muscles are controlled by the __________ nervous system.

Temperature, pressure, touch, and pain are all registered in the parietal lobes of the cerebrum.

Which of the following regions contains the primary visual cortex?