The master gland of the endocrine system is the:
A. thyroid gland B. Pancreas C. adrenal gland D. pituitary gland
Biological Foundations of Behaviour MCQs
Parkinson’s disease appears to be a function of:
A. damage to glia cells B. degeneration of neurons that use dopamine as a neurotransmitter C. overgeneration of dopamine of a neurotransmitter D. agonistic chemical action on the receptor sites of the cerebrum
An impaired use of language is known as:
A. plasticity B. lateralization C. tomography D. aphasia
severing a cat’s reticular formation from higher brain regions causes that cat to:
A. become sexually preoccupied B. lapse into a coma C. become violently aggressive D. cower in fear
After he suffered a stroke, Mr. Salim’s physical coordination skills and responsiveness to sensory stimulation quickly returned to normal unfortunately, however, he began to experience unusual difficulty figuring out how to find his way to various locations in his neighborhood. it most likely that Mr. Salim suffered damage to his:
A. cerebellum B. autonomic nervous system C. thalamus D. association areas
A human Sperm cell contains:
A. 46 genes B. 46 pair of genes C. 23 genes D. 23 chromosomes
A family of chemicals produced in the body that resemble the opiates are the:
A. biogenic amines B. acetylcholine C. endorphins D. serotonins
______ receive information from other neurons; _________ transmit information other neurons.
A. synapses, cell bodies B. Dendrites, axon buttons C. Axon buttons dendrites D. Axon; cell bodies
The main function of myelin is to:
A. form a protective coating over nerve axons B. affect the speed nerve impulses C. block the reception of acetylcholine D. aid a nerve’s receptivity to neurotransmitters by increasing the number of receptor sites available
The neuron includes all of the following structures EXCEPT:
A. Axon B. Myelin C. Blastula D. Soma