PSY 381 URI MIDTERM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
- 40 mV is the approximate value of the threshold potential
needed to trigger an action potential Correct Answer TRUE
A buffer that holds memories available for ready access during
the performance of a task is Correct Answer Working
memory
A cell that releases a signaling substance that feeds back upon
the releasing cell is called an autocrine cell Correct Answer
TRUE
A durable and exclusive relationship between a male and a
female of any species is called Correct Answer Pair bond
A multipolar neuron has a single dendritic branch Correct
Answer FALSE
A neuron type that transmits motor messages is a motor neuron
Correct Answer TRUE
A newborn has approximately the same density of synaptic
connections as a two year old Correct Answer FALSE
A protein found on the surface of a cell that guides cell
migration is Correct Answer Cell adhesion molecule
A unipolar neuron has its cell body directly in line with its
dendritric and axonal branches Correct Answer FALSE
,A voltage gated channel is not sensitive to the membrane
potential Correct Answer FALSE
Action potentials all look alike (have the same amplitude and
waveform) and act like digital coding in the nervous system
Correct Answer TRUE
Action potentials are graded Correct Answer FALSE
Adrenocortical hormone controls the production of hormones in
the Correct Answer Adrenal cortex
Adult neurogenesis occurs primarily in the dentate gyrus of the
hippocampus Correct Answer True
After leaving the eye, most fibers of the optic nerve travel first
to Correct Answer The lateral geniculate nucleus
Amarcrine and horizontal cells provide lateral processing in the
retina. Correct Answer True
Amine hormones are made up of strings of many amino acids
Correct Answer FALSE
Amphetamines act to depress synaptic activity Correct Answer
False
An adult female rat with ovaries removed will show neither
proceptive nor receptive behavior Correct Answer True
, An agonist initiates the normal effects of a neural transmitter
Correct Answer TRUE
An ion is an atom or molecule that has gained or lost a
positively charged proton Correct Answer FALSE
An on-center ganglion cell receptive field shows maximum
stimulation when the surround is illuminated. Correct Answer
False
Another name for sperm and ova or eggs is Correct Answer
Gamete
Antipsychotic drugs, also called neuroleptics, such as
chlorpromazine, haloperidol, and loxapine all act how? Correct
Answer As selective antagonists of dopamine (D2) receptors
Autobiographic and semantic memories are stored in different
locations in the brain Correct Answer True
Autobiographical memory is Correct Answer Episodic
Barbiturates, alcohol and benzodiazepines are examples of what
category of drug? Correct Answer Anxiolytics or depressants
Benzodiazepines reduce anxiety by enhancing the activity of
GABA Correct Answer TRUE
Charles Darwin thought that human facial expressions revealed
thoughts and intentions.... Correct Answer more truly than do
words
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
- 40 mV is the approximate value of the threshold potential
needed to trigger an action potential Correct Answer TRUE
A buffer that holds memories available for ready access during
the performance of a task is Correct Answer Working
memory
A cell that releases a signaling substance that feeds back upon
the releasing cell is called an autocrine cell Correct Answer
TRUE
A durable and exclusive relationship between a male and a
female of any species is called Correct Answer Pair bond
A multipolar neuron has a single dendritic branch Correct
Answer FALSE
A neuron type that transmits motor messages is a motor neuron
Correct Answer TRUE
A newborn has approximately the same density of synaptic
connections as a two year old Correct Answer FALSE
A protein found on the surface of a cell that guides cell
migration is Correct Answer Cell adhesion molecule
A unipolar neuron has its cell body directly in line with its
dendritric and axonal branches Correct Answer FALSE
,A voltage gated channel is not sensitive to the membrane
potential Correct Answer FALSE
Action potentials all look alike (have the same amplitude and
waveform) and act like digital coding in the nervous system
Correct Answer TRUE
Action potentials are graded Correct Answer FALSE
Adrenocortical hormone controls the production of hormones in
the Correct Answer Adrenal cortex
Adult neurogenesis occurs primarily in the dentate gyrus of the
hippocampus Correct Answer True
After leaving the eye, most fibers of the optic nerve travel first
to Correct Answer The lateral geniculate nucleus
Amarcrine and horizontal cells provide lateral processing in the
retina. Correct Answer True
Amine hormones are made up of strings of many amino acids
Correct Answer FALSE
Amphetamines act to depress synaptic activity Correct Answer
False
An adult female rat with ovaries removed will show neither
proceptive nor receptive behavior Correct Answer True
, An agonist initiates the normal effects of a neural transmitter
Correct Answer TRUE
An ion is an atom or molecule that has gained or lost a
positively charged proton Correct Answer FALSE
An on-center ganglion cell receptive field shows maximum
stimulation when the surround is illuminated. Correct Answer
False
Another name for sperm and ova or eggs is Correct Answer
Gamete
Antipsychotic drugs, also called neuroleptics, such as
chlorpromazine, haloperidol, and loxapine all act how? Correct
Answer As selective antagonists of dopamine (D2) receptors
Autobiographic and semantic memories are stored in different
locations in the brain Correct Answer True
Autobiographical memory is Correct Answer Episodic
Barbiturates, alcohol and benzodiazepines are examples of what
category of drug? Correct Answer Anxiolytics or depressants
Benzodiazepines reduce anxiety by enhancing the activity of
GABA Correct Answer TRUE
Charles Darwin thought that human facial expressions revealed
thoughts and intentions.... Correct Answer more truly than do
words
