PYC1501 Assignment 1 Semester
1 QUESTION WITH CORRECT
ANWERS
The . . . consists of the structures that influence fear, aggression, the sleep-wake
cycle, and memory. - A.
autonomic nervous system
B.
limbic system
C.
parasympathetic nervous system
D.
cranial nerve
B is correct
Which lobe of the brain contains auditory and olfactory regions? - A.
Occipital lobe
B.
Temporal lobe
C.
Parietal lobe
D.
Frontal lobe
B is correct.
Which part of a neuron is responsible for releasing information signal (neural
impulses) at the synapse to other adjacent neurons? - A.
Axon
B.
Soma
C.
Dendrite
,D.
Terminal boutons
D is correct
The term . . . refers to a hyperpolarising current that causes the membrane potential
to become more negative and further away from the threshold of excitation. - A.
excitatory postsynaptic potential (EPSP)
B.
resting membrane potential
C.
inhibitory postsynaptic potential (IPSP)
D.
absolute refractory period
C is correct.
Which statement describes a neurotransmitter? - A.
A chemical substance released by presynaptic terminal button that acts on the
postsynaptic cell to aid in impulse conduction.
B.
A hyperpolarising current that causes the membrane potential to become more
negative and further away from the threshold of excitation.
C.
A layer of fatty cells that allows an impulse signal to travel very rapidly from one
neuron to another.
D.
A gray matter in the cell body that lies outside the unmyelinated neuron.
A is correct
The neurotransmitter . . . is involved in the experience of mood, appetite, sleep, and
aggression. - A.
endorphins
B.
serotonin
C.
acetylcholine (ACh)
D.
, glutamate
B is correct
The cranial nerves and spinal nerves are part of the . . . system. - A.
autonomic nervous
B.
somatic nervous
C.
sympathetic nervous
D.
limbic
B is correct
Which statement describes the concept of sensation? - A.
An awareness resulting from the stimulation of the sensory organs such as eyes and
ears.
B.
The way sensory information is organised, interpreted, and consciously experienced.
C.
The process at which stimulus signal can be detected at a particular intensity by the
sense organs.
D.
A minimal amount of stimulation required to detect a stimulus.
A is correct
Which statement refers to the absolute threshold of a stimulus? - A.
A minimal amount of stimulation needed to detect a stimulus.
B.
The ability to perceive 3-dimennsional objects because of the differences between
the images on each retina in the eyes.
C.
The continuation of a visual sensation after the removal of the stimulus.
D.
The tendency to group stimuli in a pattern or shape in a way that allows for
meaningful interpretation.
A is correct
1 QUESTION WITH CORRECT
ANWERS
The . . . consists of the structures that influence fear, aggression, the sleep-wake
cycle, and memory. - A.
autonomic nervous system
B.
limbic system
C.
parasympathetic nervous system
D.
cranial nerve
B is correct
Which lobe of the brain contains auditory and olfactory regions? - A.
Occipital lobe
B.
Temporal lobe
C.
Parietal lobe
D.
Frontal lobe
B is correct.
Which part of a neuron is responsible for releasing information signal (neural
impulses) at the synapse to other adjacent neurons? - A.
Axon
B.
Soma
C.
Dendrite
,D.
Terminal boutons
D is correct
The term . . . refers to a hyperpolarising current that causes the membrane potential
to become more negative and further away from the threshold of excitation. - A.
excitatory postsynaptic potential (EPSP)
B.
resting membrane potential
C.
inhibitory postsynaptic potential (IPSP)
D.
absolute refractory period
C is correct.
Which statement describes a neurotransmitter? - A.
A chemical substance released by presynaptic terminal button that acts on the
postsynaptic cell to aid in impulse conduction.
B.
A hyperpolarising current that causes the membrane potential to become more
negative and further away from the threshold of excitation.
C.
A layer of fatty cells that allows an impulse signal to travel very rapidly from one
neuron to another.
D.
A gray matter in the cell body that lies outside the unmyelinated neuron.
A is correct
The neurotransmitter . . . is involved in the experience of mood, appetite, sleep, and
aggression. - A.
endorphins
B.
serotonin
C.
acetylcholine (ACh)
D.
, glutamate
B is correct
The cranial nerves and spinal nerves are part of the . . . system. - A.
autonomic nervous
B.
somatic nervous
C.
sympathetic nervous
D.
limbic
B is correct
Which statement describes the concept of sensation? - A.
An awareness resulting from the stimulation of the sensory organs such as eyes and
ears.
B.
The way sensory information is organised, interpreted, and consciously experienced.
C.
The process at which stimulus signal can be detected at a particular intensity by the
sense organs.
D.
A minimal amount of stimulation required to detect a stimulus.
A is correct
Which statement refers to the absolute threshold of a stimulus? - A.
A minimal amount of stimulation needed to detect a stimulus.
B.
The ability to perceive 3-dimennsional objects because of the differences between
the images on each retina in the eyes.
C.
The continuation of a visual sensation after the removal of the stimulus.
D.
The tendency to group stimuli in a pattern or shape in a way that allows for
meaningful interpretation.
A is correct
