Question 1

The term _______ is used to describe the nucleotides found along just one of the rungs of a DNA double helix.

Accepted Answer

A)  neural impulse
B)  genetic code
C)  synapse
D)  mutation

Question 2

Lucas had been binge watching a television show most of the evening and he eventually started to drift off to sleep. During an especially violent scene in the show, there were loud explosions which jolted him awake. This was due to the secretion of oxytocin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The left hemisphere of the brain is relatively more involved in tasks that require logic and problem solving than the right hemisphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In the context of behavioral genetics, identify the correct statement.

Accepted Answer

A)  Heredity refers to the transmission of non-biological cultural factors from one generation to another.
B)  Heredity is apparently involved in psychological disorders ranging from anxiety and depression to personality disorders.
C)  Heredity does not play a role in substance abuse and self-esteem.
D)  Heredity factors include environmental factors such as the social environment of an individual.

Question 5

Allen was adopted at an early age by a Japanese American couple. As a result, he grew up speaking both Japanese and English fluently. In terms of genetics, this manifestation of Allen's ability to speak is an example of a(n)  _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  genotype
B)  phenotype
C)  mutation
D)  alarm reaction

Question 6

Which of the following causes Down syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  The presence of an extra chromosome on the 21st pair.
B)  The presence of only 22 pairs of chromosomes.
C)  The presence of more than 23 pairs of chromosomes.
D)  The presence of an extra chromosome on the 23rd pair.

Question 7

The two main divisions of the central nervous system are the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following best describes association areas?

Accepted Answer

A)  The left and right hemispheres of the brain that duplicate each other's functions.
B)  Areas of the limbic system that are primarily involved in motor activity.
C)  Areas of the cerebral cortex that are not primarily involved in sensation or motor activity.
D)  The part of the parietal lobe that acts as the brain's executive center.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true of a neural impulse?

Accepted Answer

A)  A neural impulse jumps across a synaptic cleft like an electrical spark because of the polarization of chloride ions.
B)  The process by which a neural impulse travels is electrochemical.
C)  A neural impulse is carried by efferent neurons and not by afferent neurons.
D)  The strength of a neural impulse varies from high to low depending on the distance travelled by it. B

Question 10

The somatic nervous system controls activities such as heartbeat, respiration, digestion, and dilation of the pupils.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 11

Direct artificial stimulation of the parietal lobe produces a sense of being touched somewhere on your body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true of hormones?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are secreted exclusively by glands that have ducts.
B)  They are secreted exclusively by the pituitary gland.
C)  They are secreted directly into the bloodstream.
D)  They transmit hereditary traits across generations.

Question 13

The _______ is the part of the nervous system that is involved with sensory and motor neurons.

Accepted Answer

A)  peripheral nervous system
B)  somatic nervous system
C)  central nervous system
D)  autonomic nervous system

Question 14

Each kind of neurotransmitter has a unique chemical structure, and each can fit into a specifically tailored harbor, or __________, on the cell receiving a message.

Accepted Answer

A)  receptor site
B)  synapse
C)  nucleus
D)  myelin sheath A

Question 15

Emily suffers from insomnia. When she went to see a doctor, she was told that her sleeplessness was caused by the deficiency of a particular hormone. The doctor then gave her sleeping pills containing the deficient hormone. Emily has _______ deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A)  melatonin
B)  thyroxin
C)  vasopressin
D)  oxytocin

Question 16

Heredity defines one's _______, which is based on biological structures and processes.

Accepted Answer

A)  nature
B)  nurture
C)  environment
D)  status

Question 17

The __________ lies below the hypothalamus and is dubbed the "master gland."

Accepted Answer

A)  reticular formation
B)  limbic system
C)  pituitary gland
D)  corpus callosum

Question 18

Sara is a pregnant woman who is well past her due date, which was three weeks ago. The doctors decide that they must induce labor in Sara and inject her with _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  oxytocin
B)  vasopressin
C)  melatonin
D)  thyroxin

Question 19

Dr. Kennett is a neurologist who is conducting research using brain scans. He wants to study pictures of his subjects' brains while they are speaking or using a language. These pictures will help Dr. Kennett understand the parts of the brain that are being used to speak and the other processes that occur simultaneously in the brain. Based on the nature of study, it would be most suitable for Dr. Kennett to use _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  functional magnetic resonance imaging
B)  positron emission tomography
C)  electroencephalography
D)  computerized axial tomography

Question 20

During puberty, __________ stokes the growth of muscle and bone and the development of primary and secondary sex characteristics in a male body.

Accepted Answer

A)  testosterone
B)  vasopressin
C)  estrogen
D)  norepinephrine

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The term _______ is used to describe the nucleotides found along just one of the rungs of a DNA double helix.

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Lucas had been binge watching a television show most of the evening and he eventually started to drift off to sleep. During an especially violent scene in the show, there were loud explosions which jolted him awake. This was due to the secretion of oxytocin.

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The left hemisphere of the brain is relatively more involved in tasks that require logic and problem solving than the right hemisphere.

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In the context of behavioral genetics, identify the correct statement.

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Allen was adopted at an early age by a Japanese American couple. As a result, he grew up speaking both Japanese and English fluently. In terms of genetics, this manifestation of Allen's ability to speak is an example of a(n) _______.

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Which of the following causes Down syndrome?

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The two main divisions of the central nervous system are the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system.

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Which of the following best describes association areas?

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Which of the following statements is true of a neural impulse?

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The somatic nervous system controls activities such as heartbeat, respiration, digestion, and dilation of the pupils.

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Direct artificial stimulation of the parietal lobe produces a sense of being touched somewhere on your body.

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Which of the following statements is true of hormones?

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The _______ is the part of the nervous system that is involved with sensory and motor neurons.

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Each kind of neurotransmitter has a unique chemical structure, and each can fit into a specifically tailored harbor, or __________, on the cell receiving a message.

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Emily suffers from insomnia. When she went to see a doctor, she was told that her sleeplessness was caused by the deficiency of a particular hormone. The doctor then gave her sleeping pills containing the deficient hormone. Emily has _______ deficiency.

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Heredity defines one's _______, which is based on biological structures and processes.

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The __________ lies below the hypothalamus and is dubbed the "master gland."

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Sara is a pregnant woman who is well past her due date, which was three weeks ago. The doctors decide that they must induce labor in Sara and inject her with _______.

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During puberty, __________ stokes the growth of muscle and bone and the development of primary and secondary sex characteristics in a male body.

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Lucas had been binge watching a television show most of the evening and he eventually started to drift off to sleep. During an especially violent scene in the show, there were loud explosions which jolted him awake. This was due to the secretion of oxytocin.

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The left hemisphere of the brain is relatively more involved in tasks that require logic and problem solving than the right hemisphere.

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In the context of behavioral genetics, identify the correct statement.

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Allen was adopted at an early age by a Japanese American couple. As a result, he grew up speaking both Japanese and English fluently. In terms of genetics, this manifestation of Allen's ability to speak is an example of a(n) _______.

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Which of the following causes Down syndrome?

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The two main divisions of the central nervous system are the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system.

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Which of the following best describes association areas?

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Which of the following statements is true of hormones?

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The _______ is the part of the nervous system that is involved with sensory and motor neurons.

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Each kind of neurotransmitter has a unique chemical structure, and each can fit into a specifically tailored harbor, or __________, on the cell receiving a message.

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Emily suffers from insomnia. When she went to see a doctor, she was told that her sleeplessness was caused by the deficiency of a particular hormone. The doctor then gave her sleeping pills containing the deficient hormone. Emily has _______ deficiency.

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Heredity defines one's _______, which is based on biological structures and processes.

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The __________ lies below the hypothalamus and is dubbed the "master gland."

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Sara is a pregnant woman who is well past her due date, which was three weeks ago. The doctors decide that they must induce labor in Sara and inject her with _______.

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During puberty, __________ stokes the growth of muscle and bone and the development of primary and secondary sex characteristics in a male body.

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