Biopsychology

The autonomic nervous system regulates the action of the

• The autonomic nervous system regulates the action of the
• involuntary muscles and organs
• somatic nervous system.
• voluntary skeletal muscles.

The nervous system and the endocrine system

• release hormones into the bloodstream
• Increase electrical signals produced by neurons
• protect the spinal cord.
• send information and messages to and from the brain

The EEG monitors

• electrical activity in the brain
• injuries in the brain.
• the functioning of the hypothalamus
• electrical activity in the endocrine system.

The endocrine system sends chemical messages called

• neurotransmitters
• lesions
• hormones
• synapses

The part of the nervous system that controls voluntary

• central nervous system
• peripheral nervous system
• autonomic nervous system
• somatic nervous system

Which of the following is NOT a neurotransmitter?

• Dopamine
• Endorphins
• Adrenaline
• Acetylcholine

What part of the brain responsible for identifying facial emotions like sadness or fear

• Amygdala
• Cerebellum 
• Pons
• Medulla

The microscopic gap between neurons is called?

• Dendrite
• Synapse
• Axon terminals
• Soma

The function of the __________ is to carry information to and from all parts of the body.

• synapse
• soma
• nervous system
• endorphins

When a neuron fires, it fires in a(n) __________ fashion

• rapid fire
• all or nothing
• partial 
• accidental patterned