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Extra neurotransmitters are absorbed into the presynaptic neuron through __________.

A
pumps
B
osmosis
C
terminals
D
reuptake
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The __________ is located under the forebrain and midbrain.

A
forebrain
B
midbrain
C
hindbrain
D
brainstem
3

The __________ is the most complex region of the brain.

A
forebrain
B
midbrain
C
hindbrain
D
brainstem
4

Gabe just won the lottery after ten years of consistently buying a ticket every Friday. Based on his initial reaction of feeling joyful, what might happen to Gabe’s cortisol level within his body?

A
cortisol level would interfere with insulin production
B
there would be no change in level of cortisol
C
cortisol level would most likely increase
D
cortisol level would most likely decrease
5

Slowing signals between neurons is a function of __________.

A
excitatory receptors
B
excitatory neurotransmitters
C
inhibitory receptors
D
inhibitory neurotransmitters
6

The __________ links the brain to the rest of the body.

A
heart
B
brain
C
spinal cord
D
nervous system
7

Which of the following statements about the nervous system is correct?

A
The nervous system is regulated by the endocrine system.
B
The nervous system emits only chemical signals.
C
The nervous system communicates through the bloodstream.
D
The nervous system sends neurotransmitters to communicate internally.
8

The __________ is the complex organ that enables people to complete many actions and processes.

A
heart
B
brain
C
spinal cord
D
nervous system
9

The partial or complete severing of the corpus callosum occurs during __________ surgery.

A
mapping brain
B
hemisphere brain
C
complete brain
D
split-brain
10

The brain lobe that is mostly associated with processing auditory information is the temporal lobe.

A
T
B
F
11

Facial recognition and emotional perception are all tasks that are primarily associated with the __________.

A
left hemisphere
B
right hemisphere
C
cerebral cortex
D
corpus callosum
12

The primary __________ cortex controls the movement of the muscles.

A
somatosensory
B
motor
C
auditory
D
visual
13

An individual who has encountered a large black bear while camping out in the woods with friends will most likely experience an increase in all of the following hormones except __________.

A
epinephrine
B
norepinephrine
C
cortisol
D
progesterone
14

The __________ houses the nucleus and other cell parts.

A
neural receptor
B
myelin sheath
C
cell body
D
axon terminal
15

Abnormal levels of __________ are linked to depression and eating disorders.

A
dopamine
B
acetylcholine
C
serotonin
D
endorphins

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