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Test Bank Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain, 5th Edition By Mark Bear, Barry Connors, Michael A. Paradiso. (All Chapters, Latest Edition, Verified Answers) Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain, Fifth Edition delivers a comprehensive, student-friendly introduction to the structure and function of the nervous system. Updated to reflect the latest research, this edition blends foundational science with engaging, real-world applications, making it ideal for introductory neuroscience or biological psychology courses across a wide range of departments, from psychology to allied health. With an approachable tone, expanded illustrations, and thoughtful pedagogy, this trusted text makes complex topics more accessible, even for students without a strong background in science.The Fifth Edition is distinguished by its clarity, adaptability, and practical relevance. It engages students through clear explanations, relatable scientific stories, and real-world connections, making complex material easier to grasp. Instructors also benefit from features that streamline course planning and support a variety of teaching and learning styles. Updated Content and Illustrations: Chapters reflect new neuroscience research, with improved visuals for improved clarity and engagement. Neuroscience and Medicine Boxes: Highlight the significance of material and connect concepts to real-world medical applications.Path of Discovery Boxes: Firsthand accounts from field experts and Nobel laureates that outline key discoveries and their broader impact. Brain Byte and Brain Food Boxes: Curiosity-sparking sidebars that offer fun facts or deeper dives into select topics to keep students engaged. Student-Focused Pedagogy: Each chapter includes learning objectives, review questions, and a glossary to reinforce understanding. Instructor Resources: Lecture slides, test questions, and chapter outlines that save instructors time and support effective course delivery.

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Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain, 5th Edition




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By Mark Bear, Barry Connors, Michael A. Paradiso.




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(All Chapters, Latest Edition, Verified Answers)

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Table of Content




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Part One: Foundations – 1




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1. Neuroscience: Past, Present, and Future – 3
2. Neurons and Glia – 23
3. The Neuronal Membrane at Rest – 57
4. The Action Potential – 83
5. Synaptic Transmission – 113
6. Neurotransmitter Systems – 153
7. The Structure of the Nervous System – 193
Appendix: An Illustrated Guide to Human Neuroanatomy – 235

Part Two: Sensory and Motor Systems – 279

8. The Chemical Senses: Taste and Smell – 281
9. The Eye – 317
10. The Central Visual System – 359
11. The Auditory and Vestibular Systems: Hearing and Balancing – 399
12. The Somatic Sensory System: Touch, Pain, and Itch – 447
13. Muscles and the Spinal Control of Movement – 495
14. Brain Control of Movement – 529

Part Three: The Brain and Behavior – 567

15. Chemical Control of the Brain and Behavior – 569
16. Motivation – 603
17. Sex and the Brain – 633
18. Brain Mechanisms of Emotion – 673
19. Sleep, Circadian Clocks, and Brain Rhythms – 703
20. Language – 745
21. The Resting Brain, Attention, and Consciousness – 781
22. Mental Illness – 819

Part Four: The Changing Brain – 855

23. Wiring the Brain – 857
24. Memory Systems – 899
25. Molecular Mechanisms of Learning and Memory – 943

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Chapter 1: Neuroscience: Past, Present, and Future
According to Hippocrates, which organ is responsible for joys, delights, laughter, and sorrows?




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The heart
The liver

The brain

The stomach

The lungs

Answer: C) The brain



When was the Society for Neuroscience founded?
1950

1960

1970

1980

1990

Answer: C) 1970


What is trepanation?

A method of brain imaging

The process of boring holes in skulls

A type of brain surgery for tumors

A technique for measuring brain waves

A form of psychological therapy

Answer: B) The process of boring holes in skulls


How long ago were people performing trepanation procedures?

2000 years ago

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3000 years ago




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5000 years ago




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7000 years ago

10000 years ago Answer: D) 7000 years ago




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According to ancient Egyptian physicians, which organ was considered the seat of the soul?

The brain

The liver

The heart

The lungs

The kidneys Answer: C) The heart


What did ancient Egyptians do with the brain during mummification?

Preserved it carefully in a special jar

Left it inside the skull

Scooped it out through the nostrils and discarded it

Studied it for medical purposes

Offered it to the gods

Answer: C) Scooped it out through the nostrils and discarded it


Who is known as the father of Western medicine?

Aristotle

Galen

Hippocrates

Vesalius

Descartes

Answer: C) Hippocrates


What did Aristotle believe was the function of the brain?

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