Biopsychology Exam 2026/2027 – Latest
Updated Study Guide & Practice Questions
The area of the brainstem that is important in controlling breathing is the -
correct answer-medulla
Which of the following systems produces, circulates, and regulates levels of
hormones in the body?
A. circulatory system
B. endocrine system
C. limbic system
D. sympathetic nervous system
E. parasympathetic nervous system - correct answer-B. endocrine system
The brain scans of people with amnesia are most likely to show damage to the -
correct answer-hippocampus
Which of the following is the correct sequence of the neural chain of events set in
motions by an environmental stimulus?
, A. receptors, afferent neurons, interneurons, efferent neurons, effectors
B. receptors, efferent neurons, interneurons, afferent neurons, effectors
C. interneurons, effectors, receptors, afferent neurons, efferent neurons
D. effectors, interneurons, receptors, afferent neurons, efferent neurons
E. effectors, receptors, afferent neurons, efferent neurons, interneurons - correct
answer-A. receptors, afferent neurons, interneurons, efferent neurons, effectors
Neurotransmitters are typically stored in which of the following parts of a
neuron?
A. the nodes of ranvier
B. the myelin sheath
C. the terminal buttons
D. the soma
E. the axon - correct answer-C. the terminal buttons
Which of the following provides information regarding brain function by
monitoring the brain at work through metabolism of glucose?
A. CT scan
B. EOG
C. EEG
D. MRI
E. PET scan - correct answer-E. PET scan
Which part of the nervous system is the most immediately activated by sudden
fear? - correct answer-Sympathetic nervous system
Updated Study Guide & Practice Questions
The area of the brainstem that is important in controlling breathing is the -
correct answer-medulla
Which of the following systems produces, circulates, and regulates levels of
hormones in the body?
A. circulatory system
B. endocrine system
C. limbic system
D. sympathetic nervous system
E. parasympathetic nervous system - correct answer-B. endocrine system
The brain scans of people with amnesia are most likely to show damage to the -
correct answer-hippocampus
Which of the following is the correct sequence of the neural chain of events set in
motions by an environmental stimulus?
, A. receptors, afferent neurons, interneurons, efferent neurons, effectors
B. receptors, efferent neurons, interneurons, afferent neurons, effectors
C. interneurons, effectors, receptors, afferent neurons, efferent neurons
D. effectors, interneurons, receptors, afferent neurons, efferent neurons
E. effectors, receptors, afferent neurons, efferent neurons, interneurons - correct
answer-A. receptors, afferent neurons, interneurons, efferent neurons, effectors
Neurotransmitters are typically stored in which of the following parts of a
neuron?
A. the nodes of ranvier
B. the myelin sheath
C. the terminal buttons
D. the soma
E. the axon - correct answer-C. the terminal buttons
Which of the following provides information regarding brain function by
monitoring the brain at work through metabolism of glucose?
A. CT scan
B. EOG
C. EEG
D. MRI
E. PET scan - correct answer-E. PET scan
Which part of the nervous system is the most immediately activated by sudden
fear? - correct answer-Sympathetic nervous system
