PSIO 305 Bao Exam #2 Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded

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PSIO 305 Bao Exam #2 Questions and
Correct Answers/ Latest Update /
Already Graded
patient SM (w/ bilateral amygdala destruction) when she travels in a

dangerous environment




-- increase


-- decrease


-- unchanged


Ans: -- unchanged




which of the following structures is required for the influence of

perceived danger (someone who had attacked you before) on

autonomic and endocrine systems?




-- amygdala

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-- nucleus of the solitary tract


-- vagal nerve


-- posterior pituitary gland


Ans: -- amygdala




recent research showed that glucocorticoid receptor expression

increased in rat hippocampus follow their exposure to loud noise.

based on what we learned, please predict how this would affect the

blood corticosterone level in the noise-exposed rats




-- increase


-- decrease


-- no change


Ans: -- decrease

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which of the following does NOT contribute to the facilitatory effect

of peripheral NE on hippocampal LTP?




-- brainstem reticular formation


-- nuclear receptors


-- beta adrenergic receptors


-- visceral sensory nerve


Ans: -- nuclear receptors




removal of adrenergic neurons in the brain w/ a neurotoxin impairs

hippocampal LTP




-- true


-- false


Ans: -- true

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blocking nuclear glucocorticoid receptors impairs hippocampal LTP




-- true


-- false


Ans: -- false




which of the following is not a common characteristic in typical

chronic stress and PTSD?




-- elevated sympathetic activity


-- reduced hippocampal activity


-- reduced cortisol level


-- elevated amygdala activity


Ans: -- reduced cortisol level