PSY 656 EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. main parts and functions of the brainstem
Answer:
x
Question:
2. Specialized cell bodies in the brainstem release important neurotransmitters that may affect functions of
many parts of the brain. (True or False)
Answer:
x
Question:
3. functions of the cerebellum
Answer:
especially modulation of complex movements, posture, gait, and visuomotor coordination
Question:
4. the two divisions of the autonomic nervous system (ANS)
Answer:
sympathetic nervous system (SNS)
parasympathetic nervous system (PNS)
Question:
5. Generally, the limbic system is most related to the following functions:
A) Homeostasis, olfaction, memory, emotion
B) Sleep, interest, guilt, energy
C) Decision-making, cognitive flexibility, attention and concentration D) All the above
Answer:
x
Question:
6. What is the most common method for deactivating the effects of neurotransmitters?
Answer:
x
Question:
7. e difference between depolarization (excitation) and hyperpolarization (inhibition) and the relationship
between each of these and graded potentials.
Answer:
x
, Question:
8. deporalization (excitation)
Answer:
x
Question:
9. hyperpolarization (inhibition)
Answer:
x
Question:
10. Do action potentials vary according to sensory modality or motor output? For example, do visual
stimuli cause different types of action potentials vs auditory stimuli?
Answer:
x
Question:
11. Does glutamate (Glu) usually excites or inhibits a postsynaptic neuron?
Answer:
x
Question:
12. Does gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) usually excites or inhibits a postsynaptic neuron?
Answer:
x
Question:
13. Glu
Answer:
Glutamate
Question:
14. GABA
Answer:
gamma-aminobutyric acid
Question:
15. Metabotropic receptors involved in signal transduction cascades can change the internal chemistry of a
neuron and may modulate synaptic actions and behavior by altering the excitability of neurons and the
strength of synaptic connections. These receptors are important for understanding neuroplasticity and
epigenetics.
A) True
B) False
Answer:
x
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. main parts and functions of the brainstem
Answer:
x
Question:
2. Specialized cell bodies in the brainstem release important neurotransmitters that may affect functions of
many parts of the brain. (True or False)
Answer:
x
Question:
3. functions of the cerebellum
Answer:
especially modulation of complex movements, posture, gait, and visuomotor coordination
Question:
4. the two divisions of the autonomic nervous system (ANS)
Answer:
sympathetic nervous system (SNS)
parasympathetic nervous system (PNS)
Question:
5. Generally, the limbic system is most related to the following functions:
A) Homeostasis, olfaction, memory, emotion
B) Sleep, interest, guilt, energy
C) Decision-making, cognitive flexibility, attention and concentration D) All the above
Answer:
x
Question:
6. What is the most common method for deactivating the effects of neurotransmitters?
Answer:
x
Question:
7. e difference between depolarization (excitation) and hyperpolarization (inhibition) and the relationship
between each of these and graded potentials.
Answer:
x
, Question:
8. deporalization (excitation)
Answer:
x
Question:
9. hyperpolarization (inhibition)
Answer:
x
Question:
10. Do action potentials vary according to sensory modality or motor output? For example, do visual
stimuli cause different types of action potentials vs auditory stimuli?
Answer:
x
Question:
11. Does glutamate (Glu) usually excites or inhibits a postsynaptic neuron?
Answer:
x
Question:
12. Does gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) usually excites or inhibits a postsynaptic neuron?
Answer:
x
Question:
13. Glu
Answer:
Glutamate
Question:
14. GABA
Answer:
gamma-aminobutyric acid
Question:
15. Metabotropic receptors involved in signal transduction cascades can change the internal chemistry of a
neuron and may modulate synaptic actions and behavior by altering the excitability of neurons and the
strength of synaptic connections. These receptors are important for understanding neuroplasticity and
epigenetics.
A) True
B) False
Answer:
x
