Liberty University PSYC 101 Quiz 2 Complete Solution Correct Answer Key
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Liberty University PSYC 101 Quiz 2 Complete Solution Correct Answer
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Question 1 Somatosensory information is processed by which lobe?
Question 2 Afferent neurons
Question 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 comprising
Question 6 If you were to look at the structures in the forebrain, you would find that the
hippocampus can be described as being shaped like a(n)
Question 7 Prolonged neurotransmitter activity is prevented by all of the following functions EXCEPT
Question 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 a
machine that measures electrical activity in her brain through the use of electrodes attached to her
scalp. 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 the
Question 12 The knoblike swellings at the ends of axons are called
Question 13 Juan eats a meal full of sugar and starches. In response, his pancreas releases insulin
into the bloodstream which stimulates his cells to draw more glucose from his blood. This decreases
the level of glucose in Juan’s body and, eventually, the pancreas reduces its insulin secretion. Juan’s
endocrine system is engaging in which process?
Question 14 Charlize is excessively anxious and irritable. Charlize probably has an excess of which
type 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?
Key
Question 1 Somatosensory information is processed by which lobe?
Question 2 Afferent neurons
Question 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 comprising
Question 6 If you were to look at the structures in the forebrain, you would find that the
hippocampus can be described as being shaped like a(n)
Question 7 Prolonged neurotransmitter activity is prevented by all of the following functions EXCEPT
Question 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 a
machine that measures electrical activity in her brain through the use of electrodes attached to her
scalp. 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 the
Question 12 The knoblike swellings at the ends of axons are called
Question 13 Juan eats a meal full of sugar and starches. In response, his pancreas releases insulin
into the bloodstream which stimulates his cells to draw more glucose from his blood. This decreases
the level of glucose in Juan’s body and, eventually, the pancreas reduces its insulin secretion. Juan’s
endocrine system is engaging in which process?
Question 14 Charlize is excessively anxious and irritable. Charlize probably has an excess of which
type 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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Liberty University
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Psychology