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NSCI /NSCI 175 | Tests |Bundle Set
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[Mostrar más]Explain the disconnect between science and the public (3) Answer -scientists don't communicate to the general public for fear of losing their rep. of impartiality 
-scientific opinions threaten decision-makers 
-scientists and the public do not speak the same language 
 
5 Elements of Science Answe...
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Añadir al carritoExplain the disconnect between science and the public (3) Answer -scientists don't communicate to the general public for fear of losing their rep. of impartiality 
-scientific opinions threaten decision-makers 
-scientists and the public do not speak the same language 
 
5 Elements of Science Answe...
what is a neuronal membrane made of? Answer fatty molecules that have phosphorous groups attached 
 
signal transduction cascade can be initiated by: Answer neurotransmitters, ions, & secondary messengers 
 
there is an accumulation of _______ in the axon hillock because there is a lot of energy req...
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Añadir al carritowhat is a neuronal membrane made of? Answer fatty molecules that have phosphorous groups attached 
 
signal transduction cascade can be initiated by: Answer neurotransmitters, ions, & secondary messengers 
 
there is an accumulation of _______ in the axon hillock because there is a lot of energy req...
List the fastest growing ethnic group in the US. Answer Used to be Latinos and is now Asians. 
 
State the various symbolic meanings that can be assigned to food. Answer Meanings from relationship, association, or convention—not nutrient content. Ex. associations with bread: staff of life, breakin...
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Añadir al carritoList the fastest growing ethnic group in the US. Answer Used to be Latinos and is now Asians. 
 
State the various symbolic meanings that can be assigned to food. Answer Meanings from relationship, association, or convention—not nutrient content. Ex. associations with bread: staff of life, breakin...
Name the four essential steps of the scientific process Answer Observation 
Replication 
Interpretation 
Verification 
 
Define Replication Answer Repeating the same experiment over with different subjects/animals but in the same lab 
 
Define Verification Answer Working on the same experimental pro...
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Añadir al carritoName the four essential steps of the scientific process Answer Observation 
Replication 
Interpretation 
Verification 
 
Define Replication Answer Repeating the same experiment over with different subjects/animals but in the same lab 
 
Define Verification Answer Working on the same experimental pro...
Why are a broad perspective and an interdisciplinary approach required for understanding the brain? Choose the correct option. 
 A. Understanding the brain requires knowledge about many things, from the structure of the water molecule to the electrical and chemical properties of the brain. 
 B. Unde...
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Añadir al carritoWhy are a broad perspective and an interdisciplinary approach required for understanding the brain? Choose the correct option. 
 A. Understanding the brain requires knowledge about many things, from the structure of the water molecule to the electrical and chemical properties of the brain. 
 B. Unde...
Neurons Answer building blocks of the nervous system 
 
Parts of a neuron and their functions Answer dendrites: receive info 
cell body/soma: process info 
axon: transmit info 
 
Direction of information flow within a neuron Answer dendrites -> axon 
 
With neuroanatomy, we look to understand... ...
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Añadir al carritoNeurons Answer building blocks of the nervous system 
 
Parts of a neuron and their functions Answer dendrites: receive info 
cell body/soma: process info 
axon: transmit info 
 
Direction of information flow within a neuron Answer dendrites -> axon 
 
With neuroanatomy, we look to understand... ...
Explain why progress in science is often slow Answer Science is an ongoing process of questioning, observing, and testing 
 
Explain the reductionist approach Answer Neuroscientists break down complex problems into smaller pieces for systematic experimental analysis 
 
Compare the levels of analysis...
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Añadir al carritoExplain why progress in science is often slow Answer Science is an ongoing process of questioning, observing, and testing 
 
Explain the reductionist approach Answer Neuroscientists break down complex problems into smaller pieces for systematic experimental analysis 
 
Compare the levels of analysis...
Describe key breakthroughs in our understanding of the nervous system through history Answer 1930- central dogma (how DNA codes proteins) 
1960- Seymour Benzor (behavior change and specific gene mutations 
Eric Kandel- learning has a molecular basis... aplysia neuronal tissue is studied 
1980's : ...
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Añadir al carritoDescribe key breakthroughs in our understanding of the nervous system through history Answer 1930- central dogma (how DNA codes proteins) 
1960- Seymour Benzor (behavior change and specific gene mutations 
Eric Kandel- learning has a molecular basis... aplysia neuronal tissue is studied 
1980's : ...
Explain Why Progress in science is often slow Answer -Because experiments take time and the process of observation, replication, interpretation, and verification is exhaustive. It also takes time to get published and for the new information to become widespread. 
 
Explain the Reductionist Approach:...
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Añadir al carritoExplain Why Progress in science is often slow Answer -Because experiments take time and the process of observation, replication, interpretation, and verification is exhaustive. It also takes time to get published and for the new information to become widespread. 
 
Explain the Reductionist Approach:...
Explain the reductionist approach Answer Breaking the topic of neuroscience down into smaller pieces (Cognitive, Behavior, Systems, Cellular, Molecular). 
Pros: can be more detailed; get a better explanation of the topics 
Cons: can be hard to see the big picture 
 
Compare different levels of anal...
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Añadir al carritoExplain the reductionist approach Answer Breaking the topic of neuroscience down into smaller pieces (Cognitive, Behavior, Systems, Cellular, Molecular). 
Pros: can be more detailed; get a better explanation of the topics 
Cons: can be hard to see the big picture 
 
Compare different levels of anal...
What is synaptic integration? Answer B. A process by which multiple synaptic potentials combine within one postsynaptic neuron 
 
Most IPSPs are attributable to the Answer B. opening of chloride channels. 
 
Inhibitory postsynaptic potentials differ from excitatory postsynaptic potentials most signi...
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Añadir al carritoWhat is synaptic integration? Answer B. A process by which multiple synaptic potentials combine within one postsynaptic neuron 
 
Most IPSPs are attributable to the Answer B. opening of chloride channels. 
 
Inhibitory postsynaptic potentials differ from excitatory postsynaptic potentials most signi...
A neuron can have more than one of which of the following? Answer Dendrite 
 
A neuron can receive synapses on its... Answer A. Axon 
B. Dendrite 
C. Soma 
D. Nucleus 
E. More than one of the above are correct.* 
 
The most typical sequence of flow of information through a neuron is.. Answer Dendr...
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Añadir al carritoA neuron can have more than one of which of the following? Answer Dendrite 
 
A neuron can receive synapses on its... Answer A. Axon 
B. Dendrite 
C. Soma 
D. Nucleus 
E. More than one of the above are correct.* 
 
The most typical sequence of flow of information through a neuron is.. Answer Dendr...
Which of the following structures is known as the 'true master gland of the endocrine system'? 
 A. Hypothalamus 
 B. Thyroid glands 
 C. Anterior pituitary 
 D. Adrenal glands Answer A. Hypothalamus 
 
Where are the lower motor neurons of the autonomic nervous system located? 
 A. Autonomic gangl...
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Añadir al carritoWhich of the following structures is known as the 'true master gland of the endocrine system'? 
 A. Hypothalamus 
 B. Thyroid glands 
 C. Anterior pituitary 
 D. Adrenal glands Answer A. Hypothalamus 
 
Where are the lower motor neurons of the autonomic nervous system located? 
 A. Autonomic gangl...
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