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TOTAL Chapter 2
ASSESSMENT
THE BRAIN AND THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
GUIDE
Topic/ Remember the Understand the Apply What Analyze It
Learning Objective Facts Concepts You Know
POP QUIZ 1 Multiple Choice 1,3, 4, 6-9 5, 10 2
POP QUIZ 2 Multiple Choice 2,4,5,7-10 1 3,6 21
The Nervous System: A Multiple Choice 1-6,9,10,12-15, 7 8,11,16,22-26
Basic Blueprint 17-20
2.1.A – Describe the primary
functions of the central True/False 1-10,12-17 11
nervous system, and name Short Answer 1,3,4 2
its two main structures.
2.1.B – List the major Essay 1,2
structures and major Integrative Essay
divisions of the peripheral
nervous system, and
describe their primary
functions.
Communication in the Multiple Choice 27-44,47-49,51, 50, 63, 65,66,68, 45,46,52, 83 55, 58, 62, 80
Nervous System
53-54,56-57, 59- 69,71,72, 73,106
2.2.A – Compare the
functions of neurons and glial 61, 64, 67,70,74-
cells. 79, 81-82,84-
2.2.B – Describe each of the 105,107
three main parts of a neuron,
and explain their functions.
True/False 18-59
2.2.C – Explain how stem Short Answer 5-8,10,11 9,12
cells contribute to the
process of neurogenesis. Essay 3,4,6 5
2.2.D – Outline the process
by which neurons Integrative Essay 1
communicate with each
other, and explain the basic
functions of the synapse,
action potential, synaptic
vesicles, and
neurotransmitters.
2.2.E – Summarize the
effects of the main
neurotransmitters in the
brain, and identify the main
hormones that influence
behavior.
Mapping The Brain Multiple Choice 108, 110- 123 112,115,116,119 109, 122
2.3.A – Describe techniques 111,113,114,
researchers use for
manipulating the brain and 117,118,120-121
observing the behavior that True/False 60-69
results.
2.3.B – Describe techniques
Short Answer 15 13,14
researchers use for Essay 7
manipulating behavior and Integrative Essay
observing the effects on the
brain.
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Topic/ Remember the Understand the Apply What Analyze It
Learning Objective Facts Concepts You Know
A Tour Through The Brain Multiple Choice 124-130,132,135, 137,140, 163, 131,133,134, 143, 161, 170
2.4.A – List and describe the
136,138,139,141, 172 153, 171, 178
function of three main
structures in the brain stem, 142, 144-152,154-
and discuss the processes 160,162, 164-
controlled by the cerebellum. 171,173-177
2.4.B – Describe the location
and function of the thalamus.
True/False 70-99,101-104 100
2.4.C – Describe the location Short Answer 16-19,23, 24 20,21,22
and function of the
hypothalamus and pituitary Essay 8,10 9
gland. Integrative Essay
2.4.D – Describe the location
and function of the amygdala.
2.4.E – Describe the location
and function of the
hippocampus.
2.4.F – Describe the function
of the cerebrum and corpus
callosum.
2.4.G – Sketch the location of
each of the lobes of the
cerebral cortex, and explain
the major functions each lobe
performs, with particular
reference to the prefrontal
cortex.
The Two Hemispheres of Multiple Choice 180-182,184,186- 183,185,189 179
the Brain 188
2.5.A – Discuss the basic
format of a split-brain True/False 105-112
experiment and what such
results reveal about the Short Answer 25-27
functioning of the cerebral
hemispheres.
Essay
2.5.B – Describe why the two Integrative Essay 2
hemispheres of the brain are
allies rather than opposites.
The Flexible Brain Multiple Choice 191 194 190,192,193
2.6.A – Define neural
plasticity, and summarize True/False 113-119 120
some of the main evidence Short Answer 28
that the brain has the ability to
change in response to new Essay 11
experiences. Integrative Essay
2.6.B – Discuss the
relationship between cultural
forces and brain function.
2.6.C – Summarize cautions
surrounding the conclusion
that sex differences in the
brain are linked to sex
differences in behavior.
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Chapter 2 – Pop Quiz 1
1. A collection of neurons and supportive tissue running from the base of the brain down the center of the
back, protected by a column of bones, is called the .
a. spinal cord
b. cerebellum
c. somatic nervous system
d. amygdala
2. Shayla blinks as she steps off the school bus and walks into a gust of wind. This automatic reaction is
regulated by the .
a. spinal cord
b. lower part of her brain
c. hormonal activity in her body
d. hippocampus
3. The somatic nervous system is also called the .
a. sympathetic nervous system
b. parasympathetic nervous system
c. central nervous system
d. skeletal nervous system
4. A cell that conducts electrochemical signals and is the basic unit of the nervous system is called a
.
a. glial cell
b. neuron
c. neurotransmitter
d. nerve
5. New research suggests that glial cells make up around of the brain’s cells.
a. 10 percent
b. 25 percent
c. 50 percent
d. 90 percent
6. Which part of the neuron transmits messages to other neurons, muscles, or gland cells?
a. the cell body
b. dendrites
c. the axon
d. glial cells
7. Which of the following neurotransmitters affects neurons involved in muscle action, arousal, vigilance,
memory, and emotion?
a. serotonin
b. GABA
c. acetylcholine
d. norepinephrine
8. In , brain cells are stimulated using a powerful magnetic field produced by a wire coil placed
on a person’s head that temporarily stimulates or inactivates neural circuits.
a. positron-emission tomography
b. functional magnetic resonance imaging
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c. transcranial direct current stimulation
d. transcranial magnetic stimulation
9. The is a structure in the brain stem that is involved in activities like sleeping, waking, and
dreaming.
a. medulla
b. pons
c. thalamus
d. cerebellum
10. Researchers took photographs of different faces, cut them down the middle vertically, and pasted different
halves together to form composite faces. The reconstructed photographs were flashed quickly to split-brain
patients. It was found that the split-brain patients would .
a. name the person in the left part of the image and point with the right hand to the left image
b. name the person in the right part of the image and point with the left hand to the left image
c. name the person in the right part of the image and point with the right hand to the left image
d. name the person in the left part of the image and point with the left hand to the right image
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TOTAL Chapter 2
ASSESSMENT
THE BRAIN AND THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
GUIDE
Topic/ Remember the Understand the Apply What Analyze It
Learning Objective Facts Concepts You Know
POP QUIZ 1 Multiple Choice 1,3, 4, 6-9 5, 10 2
POP QUIZ 2 Multiple Choice 2,4,5,7-10 1 3,6 21
The Nervous System: A Multiple Choice 1-6,9,10,12-15, 7 8,11,16,22-26
Basic Blueprint 17-20
2.1.A – Describe the primary
functions of the central True/False 1-10,12-17 11
nervous system, and name Short Answer 1,3,4 2
its two main structures.
2.1.B – List the major Essay 1,2
structures and major Integrative Essay
divisions of the peripheral
nervous system, and
describe their primary
functions.
Communication in the Multiple Choice 27-44,47-49,51, 50, 63, 65,66,68, 45,46,52, 83 55, 58, 62, 80
Nervous System
53-54,56-57, 59- 69,71,72, 73,106
2.2.A – Compare the
functions of neurons and glial 61, 64, 67,70,74-
cells. 79, 81-82,84-
2.2.B – Describe each of the 105,107
three main parts of a neuron,
and explain their functions.
True/False 18-59
2.2.C – Explain how stem Short Answer 5-8,10,11 9,12
cells contribute to the
process of neurogenesis. Essay 3,4,6 5
2.2.D – Outline the process
by which neurons Integrative Essay 1
communicate with each
other, and explain the basic
functions of the synapse,
action potential, synaptic
vesicles, and
neurotransmitters.
2.2.E – Summarize the
effects of the main
neurotransmitters in the
brain, and identify the main
hormones that influence
behavior.
Mapping The Brain Multiple Choice 108, 110- 123 112,115,116,119 109, 122
2.3.A – Describe techniques 111,113,114,
researchers use for
manipulating the brain and 117,118,120-121
observing the behavior that True/False 60-69
results.
2.3.B – Describe techniques
Short Answer 15 13,14
researchers use for Essay 7
manipulating behavior and Integrative Essay
observing the effects on the
brain.
(Continued on next page)
1
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Topic/ Remember the Understand the Apply What Analyze It
Learning Objective Facts Concepts You Know
A Tour Through The Brain Multiple Choice 124-130,132,135, 137,140, 163, 131,133,134, 143, 161, 170
2.4.A – List and describe the
136,138,139,141, 172 153, 171, 178
function of three main
structures in the brain stem, 142, 144-152,154-
and discuss the processes 160,162, 164-
controlled by the cerebellum. 171,173-177
2.4.B – Describe the location
and function of the thalamus.
True/False 70-99,101-104 100
2.4.C – Describe the location Short Answer 16-19,23, 24 20,21,22
and function of the
hypothalamus and pituitary Essay 8,10 9
gland. Integrative Essay
2.4.D – Describe the location
and function of the amygdala.
2.4.E – Describe the location
and function of the
hippocampus.
2.4.F – Describe the function
of the cerebrum and corpus
callosum.
2.4.G – Sketch the location of
each of the lobes of the
cerebral cortex, and explain
the major functions each lobe
performs, with particular
reference to the prefrontal
cortex.
The Two Hemispheres of Multiple Choice 180-182,184,186- 183,185,189 179
the Brain 188
2.5.A – Discuss the basic
format of a split-brain True/False 105-112
experiment and what such
results reveal about the Short Answer 25-27
functioning of the cerebral
hemispheres.
Essay
2.5.B – Describe why the two Integrative Essay 2
hemispheres of the brain are
allies rather than opposites.
The Flexible Brain Multiple Choice 191 194 190,192,193
2.6.A – Define neural
plasticity, and summarize True/False 113-119 120
some of the main evidence Short Answer 28
that the brain has the ability to
change in response to new Essay 11
experiences. Integrative Essay
2.6.B – Discuss the
relationship between cultural
forces and brain function.
2.6.C – Summarize cautions
surrounding the conclusion
that sex differences in the
brain are linked to sex
differences in behavior.
2
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Chapter 2 – Pop Quiz 1
1. A collection of neurons and supportive tissue running from the base of the brain down the center of the
back, protected by a column of bones, is called the .
a. spinal cord
b. cerebellum
c. somatic nervous system
d. amygdala
2. Shayla blinks as she steps off the school bus and walks into a gust of wind. This automatic reaction is
regulated by the .
a. spinal cord
b. lower part of her brain
c. hormonal activity in her body
d. hippocampus
3. The somatic nervous system is also called the .
a. sympathetic nervous system
b. parasympathetic nervous system
c. central nervous system
d. skeletal nervous system
4. A cell that conducts electrochemical signals and is the basic unit of the nervous system is called a
.
a. glial cell
b. neuron
c. neurotransmitter
d. nerve
5. New research suggests that glial cells make up around of the brain’s cells.
a. 10 percent
b. 25 percent
c. 50 percent
d. 90 percent
6. Which part of the neuron transmits messages to other neurons, muscles, or gland cells?
a. the cell body
b. dendrites
c. the axon
d. glial cells
7. Which of the following neurotransmitters affects neurons involved in muscle action, arousal, vigilance,
memory, and emotion?
a. serotonin
b. GABA
c. acetylcholine
d. norepinephrine
8. In , brain cells are stimulated using a powerful magnetic field produced by a wire coil placed
on a person’s head that temporarily stimulates or inactivates neural circuits.
a. positron-emission tomography
b. functional magnetic resonance imaging
3
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c. transcranial direct current stimulation
d. transcranial magnetic stimulation
9. The is a structure in the brain stem that is involved in activities like sleeping, waking, and
dreaming.
a. medulla
b. pons
c. thalamus
d. cerebellum
10. Researchers took photographs of different faces, cut them down the middle vertically, and pasted different
halves together to form composite faces. The reconstructed photographs were flashed quickly to split-brain
patients. It was found that the split-brain patients would .
a. name the person in the left part of the image and point with the right hand to the left image
b. name the person in the right part of the image and point with the left hand to the left image
c. name the person in the right part of the image and point with the right hand to the left image
d. name the person in the left part of the image and point with the left hand to the right image
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