Question 1

Most behavioral geneticists are primarily interested in:

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A)   mapping the human genome.
B)   discovering how genes control psychological but not biological behaviors.
C)   proving that genes have a stronger influence on behavior than does environment.
D)   discovering the degree of genetic and environmental influence on psychological phenomena.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 2

If you had a disorder that caused neurons to demyelinate,this would initially cause:

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A)   neurons to immediately begin to die.
B)   dendrites to proliferate excessively.
C)   the insulation of the axon to deteriorate.
D)   a decreased number of nodes of Ranvier.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

There are three events that can terminate a neurotransmitter's influence in the synapse.Which of the following is NOT one of these events?

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A)   The neurotransmitter is taken back into the presynaptic neuron.
B)   Enzymes in the synapse destroy the neurotransmitter.
C)   Autoreceptors signal the presynaptic neuron to stop releasing neurotransmitter.
D)   The neurotransmitter alters its structure after release from the synaptic vesicle.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

The process by which chromosomes duplicate and the cell divides into new cells with identical chromosome structure is called:

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A)   fertilization.
B)   cell division.
C)   mutation.
D)   conception.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Walking to his car late at night,Otto became extra vigilant and his body was on alert for danger.These responses were due to the actions of the:

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A)   somatic nervous system.
B)   sympathetic system.
C)   central nervous system.
D)   endocrine system.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Joaquim has experienced a relatively severe left hemisphere stroke.As a result,he has been diagnosed with an inability to identify faces and understand what is spoken to him.The location of his stroke is most likely within the:

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A)   frontal lobe.
B)   parietal lobe.
C)   temporal lobe.
D)   occipital lobe.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Drugs that treat ________ make serotonin more available by blocking reuptake.

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A)   motor disturbances
B)   memory disturbances and hallucinations
C)   obsessive-compulsive disorders and depression
D)   pain and somatic sensitivityE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Phenotype refers to the:

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A)   genetic information carried by a cell.
B)   physical or behavioral characteristics actually expressed.
C)   results of a genetic mutation.
D)   probability of a gene being expressed.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

________ are composed of ________,which in turn are made of ________.

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A)   Chromosomes; DNA; genes
B)   Chromosomes; genes; DNA
C)   Genes; DNA; chromosomes
D)   Genes; chromosomes; DNAE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Interneurons communicate:

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A)   within local or short distance circuits.
B)   directly on muscles.
C)   directly on sensory organs.
D)   with glial cells.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 11

DNA consists of:

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A)   two intertwined strands of protein molecules.
B)   two intertwined strands of genes.
C)   a series of intertwined cells.
D)   two straight stands of protein molecules.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a part of a neuron?

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A)   dendrite
B)   cell body
C)   terminal button
D)   interneuronE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Which of the following came first?

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A)   Human Genome Project
B)   selective breeding
C)   discovery of DNA
D)   gene silencingE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Using a key to open the front door of your house is analogous to the:

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A)   randomness of neural activation.
B)   unique chemical structure of a neurotransmitter that fits certain receptor sites.
C)   neurotransmitters that carry a secret code to neurons.
D)   activity log that the nervous system maintains.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

The amygdala plays an important role in ________ ,whereas the hippocampus plays an important role in ________.

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A)   fear or emotional reactions; spatial memory
B)   emotions; automatic behaviors
C)   spatial memory; fear or emotional reactions
D)   automatic behaviors; emotionsE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Since curare interferes with acetylcholine functioning,we would assume it is a(n) :

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A)   agonist.
B)   antagonist.
C)   substance that destroys neurons with acetylcholine receptors.
D)   toxin released by neurons that binds to acetylcholine receptors.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

The gland that controls the release of hormones in the endocrine system is the:

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A)   pineal.
B)   thyroid.
C)   pituitary.
D)   adrenal.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

The central nervous system (CNS) consists of:

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A)   the brain and spinal cord.
B)   the somatic and autonomic nervous systems.
C)   the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
D)   the central and peripheral nervous systems.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Imagine you are part of the chain of activity on a production line.Your boss,who in his previous career was a neuroscientist,calls you an agonist.What would he be implying?

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A)   that you completely halt production
B)   that you interfere with production
C)   that you take stuff out of the process that is defective
D)   that you facilitate productionE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

The endocrine glands involved with sexual behavior are called the:

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A)   thymus.
B)   penis and vagina.
C)   gonads.
D)   pituitary.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Exam 3: Biology and Behavior

Which of the following is NOT a part of a neuron?

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There are three events that can terminate a neurotransmitter's influence in the synapse.Which of the following is NOT one of these events?

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Walking to his car late at night,Otto became extra vigilant and his body was on alert for danger.These responses were due to the actions of the:

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The amygdala plays an important role in ________ ,whereas the hippocampus plays an important role in ________.

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Using a key to open the front door of your house is analogous to the:

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Phenotype refers to the:

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Joaquim has experienced a relatively severe left hemisphere stroke.As a result,he has been diagnosed with an inability to identify faces and understand what is spoken to him.The location of his stroke is most likely within the:

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The gland that controls the release of hormones in the endocrine system is the:

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Which of the following came first?

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If you had a disorder that caused neurons to demyelinate,this would initially cause:

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Most behavioral geneticists are primarily interested in:

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The endocrine glands involved with sexual behavior are called the:

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The process by which chromosomes duplicate and the cell divides into new cells with identical chromosome structure is called:

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Imagine you are part of the chain of activity on a production line.Your boss,who in his previous career was a neuroscientist,calls you an agonist.What would he be implying?

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The central nervous system (CNS) consists of:

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Since curare interferes with acetylcholine functioning,we would assume it is a(n) :

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DNA consists of:

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Drugs that treat ________ make serotonin more available by blocking reuptake.

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________ are composed of ________,which in turn are made of ________.

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Interneurons communicate:

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