TEST BANK For Sensation and Perception,10th Edition
by Goldstein & Brockmole
Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between neuroscience
and biological psychology?
a. Biological psychology is a broader field than neuroscience.
b. Neuroscience is a broader field than biological psychology.
c. Neuroscience is a subfield of psychology.
d. Biological psychology and neuroscience are both subfields of psychology. -
ANSWER: b. Neuroscience is a broader field than biological psychology.
_____ ions rush into a neuron during an action potential.
a. Potassium
b. Sodium
c. Calcium
d. Magnesium - ANSWER: b. Sodium
As Alicia looks down her arm, she tries to picture the myelinated _____ of a motor
neuron extending down her arm and communicating with the muscles of her fingers.
a. hillock
b. dendrite
c. axon
d. cell body - ANSWER: c. axon
The breaks between the myelin sheath of an axon are called:
Selected Answer:
a. dendrites.
b. nodes of Ranvier.
c. terminal buds.
d. axon hillocks. - ANSWER: b. nodes of Ranvier.
A neuron:
a. has a membrane that is permeable to positive sodium ions.
b. has a membrane that is permeable to negative protein ions.
c. in its inactive state will be negatively charged on the inside.
d. in its inactive state will have positive sodium ions on the inside. - ANSWER: c. in its
inactive state will be negatively charged on the inside.
After a particularly strenuous workout, Javon feels especially good. Javon's euphoria
may reflect the release of the brain's natural painkiller, called:
a. dopamine.
, b. glutamate.
c. endorphins.
d. serotonin. - ANSWER: c. endorphins.
Mrs. Archer has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. This disorder reflects:
a. damaged myelin.
b. atrophy of dendrites.
c. destruction of axons.
d. depletion of serotonin. - ANSWER: a. damaged myelin.
The division of the nervous system with the broadest range of duties is the:
a. somatic
b. autonomic
c. sympathetic
d. peripheral - ANSWER: d. peripheral
In the spinal cord, information is sent to the brain via:
a. efferent nerves.
b. motor nerves.
c. interneurons.
d. sensory nerves. - ANSWER: d. sensory nerves.
The somatic nervous system:
a. includes the brain and the spinal cord.
b. controls internal, physiological responses.
c. contains sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions.
d. contains sensory and motor nerves. - ANSWER: d. contains sensory and motor
nerves.
Which neurotransmitter enables movement by relaying messages from neurons to
muscles?
a. serotonin
b. noradrenaline
c. acetylcholine
d. norepinephrine - ANSWER: c. acetylcholine
Ashlynne's adrenal gland is highly active, releasing hormones. Ashlynne is probably:
a. in love.
b. hungry.
c. sleepy.
d. stressed. - ANSWER: d. stressed.
The action of the sympathetic nervous is reflected best by which example?
a. Walking toward her car in a deserted parking garage one night, Ronette is
surprised by a strange man appearing from nowhere.
b. Yvonne gets home from class and eats a snack.
c. After a satisfying evening meal, Giancarlo relaxes in front of the television.
by Goldstein & Brockmole
Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between neuroscience
and biological psychology?
a. Biological psychology is a broader field than neuroscience.
b. Neuroscience is a broader field than biological psychology.
c. Neuroscience is a subfield of psychology.
d. Biological psychology and neuroscience are both subfields of psychology. -
ANSWER: b. Neuroscience is a broader field than biological psychology.
_____ ions rush into a neuron during an action potential.
a. Potassium
b. Sodium
c. Calcium
d. Magnesium - ANSWER: b. Sodium
As Alicia looks down her arm, she tries to picture the myelinated _____ of a motor
neuron extending down her arm and communicating with the muscles of her fingers.
a. hillock
b. dendrite
c. axon
d. cell body - ANSWER: c. axon
The breaks between the myelin sheath of an axon are called:
Selected Answer:
a. dendrites.
b. nodes of Ranvier.
c. terminal buds.
d. axon hillocks. - ANSWER: b. nodes of Ranvier.
A neuron:
a. has a membrane that is permeable to positive sodium ions.
b. has a membrane that is permeable to negative protein ions.
c. in its inactive state will be negatively charged on the inside.
d. in its inactive state will have positive sodium ions on the inside. - ANSWER: c. in its
inactive state will be negatively charged on the inside.
After a particularly strenuous workout, Javon feels especially good. Javon's euphoria
may reflect the release of the brain's natural painkiller, called:
a. dopamine.
, b. glutamate.
c. endorphins.
d. serotonin. - ANSWER: c. endorphins.
Mrs. Archer has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. This disorder reflects:
a. damaged myelin.
b. atrophy of dendrites.
c. destruction of axons.
d. depletion of serotonin. - ANSWER: a. damaged myelin.
The division of the nervous system with the broadest range of duties is the:
a. somatic
b. autonomic
c. sympathetic
d. peripheral - ANSWER: d. peripheral
In the spinal cord, information is sent to the brain via:
a. efferent nerves.
b. motor nerves.
c. interneurons.
d. sensory nerves. - ANSWER: d. sensory nerves.
The somatic nervous system:
a. includes the brain and the spinal cord.
b. controls internal, physiological responses.
c. contains sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions.
d. contains sensory and motor nerves. - ANSWER: d. contains sensory and motor
nerves.
Which neurotransmitter enables movement by relaying messages from neurons to
muscles?
a. serotonin
b. noradrenaline
c. acetylcholine
d. norepinephrine - ANSWER: c. acetylcholine
Ashlynne's adrenal gland is highly active, releasing hormones. Ashlynne is probably:
a. in love.
b. hungry.
c. sleepy.
d. stressed. - ANSWER: d. stressed.
The action of the sympathetic nervous is reflected best by which example?
a. Walking toward her car in a deserted parking garage one night, Ronette is
surprised by a strange man appearing from nowhere.
b. Yvonne gets home from class and eats a snack.
c. After a satisfying evening meal, Giancarlo relaxes in front of the television.
