Test Bank for Biological Psychology, 13th Edition by James Kalat – Practice Questions & Verified Answers PDF (Latest Update 2026)

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TEST BANK for Biological
Psychology 13th Edition by James
Kalat
COMPLETE CHAPTERS WITH TRUE/FALSE &
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
EXPERT VERIFIED Q&As| A+ PASS
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Chapter 1

1. Dendrites contain the nuclei, ribosomes, mitochondria, and other structures found in most cells.

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: False



2. Neurons receive information and transmit it to other cells.

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: True



3. Santiago Ramón y Cajal used special staining techniques to reveal that the brain is composed of
individual cells.

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: True
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4. An efferent axon carries information away from a structure.
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5. The greater the surface area of a dendrite, the more information it can receive from other neurons.
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6. Neurons are distinguished from other cells by their shape.

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: True



7. The role of glial cells is to act like ―glue‖ or scaffolding to support the neurons.

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: False



8. Glial cells transmit information across long distances.

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: False



9. There are two types of glial cells that produce myelin sheath. In the central nervous system, Schwann
cells fulfill this role and, in the periphery, oligodendrocytes produce it.
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10. The blood-brain barrier is made up of closely packed glial cells.

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11. The difference in voltage in a resting neuron is called the resting potential.

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: True



12. Increasing the electrical gradient for potassium will reduce the tendency for potassium ions to exit the
neuron.

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: True



13. At the resting potential, the potassium channels are completely closed and the sodium channels are
almost closed.

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: False
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14. Dr. Skinner is working in the lab measuring the voltage of neurons, and during one condition, she
tried to depolarize the neurons from -70 mV to -80 mV.
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15. Action potentials can be produced in the dendrites of some neurons.
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