Liberty University PSYC 101 Quiz 2 Complete Solution Correct Answer Key
This document provides the complete solution and correct answer key for Quiz 2 in a psychology course at Liberty University.
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Liberty University PSYC 101Quiz 2CompleteSolutionCorrectAnswerKeyQuestion 1 Somatosensory information is processed by which lobe?Question 2 Afferent neuronsQuestion 3 What is the most common type of neuron found in your nervous system?Question 4 Regarding handedness, which of the following statements is FALSE?Question 5 The peripheral nervous system is described as comprisingQuestion6Ifyouweretolookatthestructuresintheforebrain,youwouldfindthatthehippocampus can be described as being shaped like a(n)Question 7 Prolonged neurotransmitter activity is prevented by all of the following functions EXCEPTQuestion 8 What is the approximate resting potential of a neuron?Question 9 Sonal is at a brain research center, participating in a study. She is hooked up to amachine that measures electrical activity in her brain through the use of electrodes attached to herscalp. This description best characterizes which of the following techniques?Question 10 Cocaine and amphetamines increase the availability of which neurotransmitter?Question 11 The fatty layer of cells that is wrapped around many axons is called theQuestion 12 The knoblike swellings at the ends of axons are calledQuestion 13 Juan eats a meal full of sugar and starches. In response, his pancreas releases insulininto the bloodstream which stimulates his cells to draw more glucose from his blood. This decreasesthe level of glucose in Juan’s body and, eventually, thepancreas reduces its insulin secretion. Juan’sendocrine system is engaging in which process?Question 14 Charlize is excessively anxious and irritable. Charlize probably has an excess of whichtype of hormone?Question 15 Which technique can best be described as taking snapshots of the brain in action?Question 16 In a neuron, _____ is to sending as ______ is to receiving.Question 17 Which of the following does NOT occur during the refractory period?Question 18 Which of the following is the best definition of genotype?
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