Functions of the Endocrine System — Unit test Answers

All of the following are included in the forebrain except the __________.A.cerebellumB.cerebrumC.thalamusD.hypothalamus

All of the following have been associated with amount of cortisol within the body except __________. A.experiencing problems with weightB.development of female sex characteristicsC.experiencing stressD.blood sugar regulation

Which of the following statements about nervous system communication is not correct?A.The nervous system uses electrical and chemical signals to communicate internally.B.The nervous system uses neurons to communicate internally. C.The nervous system uses glia cells to communicate internally.D.The nervous system uses endocrine glands to communicate internally.

Abnormal levels of __________ may lead to schizophrenia and Parkinson’s disease. A.GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid)B.glutamateC.serotoninD.dopamine

Coordinating movement and our sense of balance is a function of the __________.A.medullaB.ponsC.cerebellumD.brainstem

The primary visual cortex is located in the parietal lobe.

Relaying signals from the neuron to other cells is a function of the __________. A.axonB.axon terminalsC.myelin sheathD.cell body

The __________ nervous system controls body functions that do not require thought. A.centralB.parasympatheticC.autonomicD.sympathetic

The __________ nervous system is responsible for our fight-or-flight response. A.autonomicB.parasympatheticC.somaticD.sympathetic

The auditory processing area is in the __________ lobe.A.frontal B.occipital C.parietal D.temporal

Consisting of an electric coil on a small paddle held over an area of the brain, __________ deactivates areas of the brain, allowing scientists to learn their function. A.an fMRIB.a CT scanC.transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)D.electrical stimulation of the brain (ESB)

The notion that our brain organization and anatomy can change is called __________. A.recoveryB.experienceC.neurogenesisD.plasticity

Bill, a sports fan who has cheered, screamed out angrily, and cried while watching his favorite team play in a championship basketball game, will most likely have experienced an increase in all the following hormones except __________. A. epinephrine B. melatonin C. testosterone D. cortisol Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Chemical messengers that carry important information from one cell to another are called __________.A.reuptakersB.neural receptorsC.neurotransmittersD.impulses

Which of the following is a major inhibitory neurotransmitter?A.acetylcholineB.glutamateC.norepinephrineD.GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid)

Analyze the image below and answer the question that follows. Which line is pointing to the myelin sheath? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The areas for speech are found in the _________ and __________ lobes. A. frontal . . . occipital B. temporal . . . frontal C. occipital . . . parietal D. frontal . . . parietal Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The two hemispheres of the brain are divided by the ___________.A.corpus callosumB.longitudinal fissureC.cerebral cortexD.latitudinal fissure

The __________ is a network of nerves located in the brainstem. A.reticular formationB.cerebral cortexC.hypothalamusD.medulla

Perceiving pain and assisting in regulating muscle reflexes, breathing, and arousal are all functions of the __________.A.cerebral cortexB.medulla C.reticular formationD.pons