The Brain — Unit test Answers

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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 fMRI
B
a CT scan
C
transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
D
electrical stimulation of the brain (ESB)
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The __________ states that the firing rate of neurons in the auditory nerve matches the frequency of the sound wave.

A
frequency theory
B
place theory
C
volley principle
D
auditory principle
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Chemical messengers that carry important information from one cell to another are called __________.

A
reuptakers
B
neural receptors
C
neurotransmitters
D
impulses
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The place theory of hearing is better than frequency theory at explaining pitch perception for __________ sounds.

A
low frequency
B
low and high frequency
C
mid-range
D
high frequency
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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.

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