Biological Bases of Behavior (AP (Advanced Placement) Psychology): Questions 65 - 70 of 127
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Question number: 65
» Biological Bases of Behavior » The Brain » Older Brain Structures
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The group of brain structures that influence emotion, motivation, and memory, and consequently the individual’s survival, is known as the:
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| Choice (4) | Response | |
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| a. | endocrine system |
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| b. | cerebellum |
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| c. | reticular formation |
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| d. | limbic system |
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Question number: 66
» Biological Bases of Behavior » Neural Transmission
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If an action potential starts at the beginning of an axon, it will continue at the same speed to the very end of the axon. What is this concept known as?
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| Choice (4) | Response | |
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| a. | Sodium pump |
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| b. | All-or-none law |
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| c. | Synapse |
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| d. | Nerve impulse |
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Question number: 67
» Biological Bases of Behavior » Neuroanatomy » Peripheral Nervous System
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Muscles can contract because they are made up of
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| Choice (4) | Response | |
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| a. | effector cells. |
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| b. | connector neurons. |
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| c. | involuntary muscles |
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| d. | motor neurons. |
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Question number: 68
» Biological Bases of Behavior » Neuroanatomy » Peripheral Nervous System
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The function of the sympathetic nervous system is to prepare the body for
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| Choice (4) | Response | |
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| a. | input from cranial nerves. |
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| b. | rest and digest. |
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| c. | “fight or flight. “ |
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| d. | maintaining vital bodily functions. |
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Question number: 69
» Biological Bases of Behavior » Endocrine System
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The endocrine gland, known as the “master” gland, that regulates many of the other endocrine glands is the:
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| Choice (4) | Response | |
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| a. | pituitary gland |
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| b. | adrenal gland |
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| c. | testes |
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| d. | thyroid gland |
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Question number: 70
» Biological Bases of Behavior » Endocrine System
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The glands of the endocrine system exert their functions through chemicals called:
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| Choice (4) | Response | |
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| a. | axons. |
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| b. | reflex |
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| c. | hormones |
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| d. | action potentials |
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