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Which part of the nervous system primarily processes sensory information and coordinates responses?
Which part of the nervous system primarily processes sensory information and coordinates responses?
What are the basic units of the nervous system that transmit electrical and chemical signals?
What are the basic units of the nervous system that transmit electrical and chemical signals?
Which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with mood regulation and is often targeted by antidepressant medications?
Which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with mood regulation and is often targeted by antidepressant medications?
What is the primary role of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?
What is the primary role of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of a neuron?
Which of the following is NOT a component of a neuron?
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Which lobe of the brain is primarily responsible for processing visual information?
Which lobe of the brain is primarily responsible for processing visual information?
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What is the primary role of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?
What is the primary role of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?
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The amygdala is known for its role in which of the following functions?
The amygdala is known for its role in which of the following functions?
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What is the main difference between the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system?
What is the main difference between the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system?
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Which part of the neuron receives signals from other neurons?
Which part of the neuron receives signals from other neurons?
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How are the two cerebral hemispheres of the brain connected?
How are the two cerebral hemispheres of the brain connected?
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Which neurotransmitter is most commonly associated with mood regulation?
Which neurotransmitter is most commonly associated with mood regulation?
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Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for coordination and balance?
Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for coordination and balance?
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What is the primary function of the amygdala?
What is the primary function of the amygdala?
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Which division of the autonomic nervous system prepares the body for 'fight or flight'?
Which division of the autonomic nervous system prepares the body for 'fight or flight'?
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What is NOT a characteristic feature of a typical neuron?
What is NOT a characteristic feature of a typical neuron?
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Which part of the brain is most associated with memory and learning?
Which part of the brain is most associated with memory and learning?
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What distinguishes the peripheral nervous system (PNS) from the central nervous system (CNS)?
What distinguishes the peripheral nervous system (PNS) from the central nervous system (CNS)?
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Which system manages involuntary functions such as heart rate and digestion?
Which system manages involuntary functions such as heart rate and digestion?
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What is the role of neurotransmitters in biological psychology?
What is the role of neurotransmitters in biological psychology?
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Which option accurately describes a neuron that has a myelin sheath?
Which option accurately describes a neuron that has a myelin sheath?
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What is primarily responsible for signal transmission across a synapse?
What is primarily responsible for signal transmission across a synapse?
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What structure connects the two cerebral hemispheres?
What structure connects the two cerebral hemispheres?
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Which lobe of the brain is NOT one of the primary four lobes?
Which lobe of the brain is NOT one of the primary four lobes?
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What is the primary function of the central nervous system?
What is the primary function of the central nervous system?
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Where does the spinal cord terminate?
Where does the spinal cord terminate?
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Which of the following statements about the cerebral hemispheres is correct?
Which of the following statements about the cerebral hemispheres is correct?
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What is the main component of the peripheral nervous system?
What is the main component of the peripheral nervous system?
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Which type of communication is most common between neurons?
Which type of communication is most common between neurons?
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What is the main function of the Autonomic Nervous System?
What is the main function of the Autonomic Nervous System?
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Which division of the Autonomic Nervous System is responsible for 'fight or flight' responses?
Which division of the Autonomic Nervous System is responsible for 'fight or flight' responses?
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How many pairs of cranial nerves are present in the brain?
How many pairs of cranial nerves are present in the brain?
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What role does the amygdala play in the brain?
What role does the amygdala play in the brain?
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Damage to which brain structure affects the processing of memories related to emotion?
Damage to which brain structure affects the processing of memories related to emotion?
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Which structure is NOT part of the central nervous system (CNS)?
Which structure is NOT part of the central nervous system (CNS)?
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What is the function of the myelin sheath in neurons?
What is the function of the myelin sheath in neurons?
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What is the total number of pairs of peripheral nerves in the spinal cord?
What is the total number of pairs of peripheral nerves in the spinal cord?
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Study Notes
Biological Psychology
- Studies the connection between biological processes and behaviors, emotions, and cognition.
- Key Focus Areas:
- Brain structures (e.g., amygdala, hippocampus)
- Nervous system (CNS & PNS)
- Endocrine system
- Neurotransmitters and hormones
Neurons
- Basic units of the nervous system
- Transmit electrical and chemical signals
- Composed of dendrites, axon, and cell body
Neurotransmitters
- Chemicals that transmit signals across synapses
- Examples: dopamine, serotonin, acetylcholine
Synaptic Transmission
- The process by which neurotransmitters are released by one neuron, cross the synapse, and bind to receptors on another neuron.
Brain Structures
- Amygdala: Regulates emotions and stress responses
- Hippocampus: Involved in memory and learning
- Lobes: Frontal, parietal, temporal, occipital
Nervous System Divisions
- CNS: Brain and spinal cord
- PNS: Somatic (voluntary control) and autonomic (involuntary functions)
Autonomic Nervous System
- Sympathetic Division: Prepares body for "fight or flight"
- Parasympathetic Division: Supports "rest and digest" functions
Endocrine System
- Glands that release hormones
- Influences mood, metabolism, growth, and sexual development
Importance of Biological Psychology
- Helps understand how biological factors influence behaviors
- Provides insights into mental health conditions (e.g., depression, anxiety)
Biological Psychology vs. Physiological Psychology
- Biological Psychology examines how physiological processes relate to psychological phenomena
- Physiological Psychology investigates how different brain regions control various behaviors and mental processes
Classify the Nervous System Structurally
- Central Nervous System (CNS): Brain and spinal cord
- Peripheral Nervous System (PNS): Cranial nerves, Spinal nerves
General Features of a Neuron
- Vary in size and shape
- Share certain features: Dendrites, A cell body, An axon
Central Nervous System (CNS)
- Brain and spinal cord
- Receives sensory input, integrates information, directs motor responses
Brain
- Controls sensory perception, thoughts, emotions, and behaviors
- Composed of lobes: Frontal, parietal, temporal, occipital
The Spinal Cord
- Slender column of nervous tissue continuous with brain and brainstem
- Extends downward through vertebral canal
- Begins at the foramen magnum and terminates at the first and second lumbar vertebrae (L1/L2) interspace
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
- Nerves and ganglia outside the brain and spinal cord.
- Brain contains 12 pairs of cranial nerves
- Spinal cord contains 31 pairs of peripheral nerves
Autonomic Nervous System
- Functions without conscious effort
- Controls visceral activities
- Regulates smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glands
- Two divisions:
- Sympathetic Division: Speeds up bodily processes (fight or flight)
- Parasympathetic Division: Slows down bodily processes (rest and digest)
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This quiz covers key concepts in biological psychology, focusing on the connections between biological processes and behavior. Learn about critical brain structures, neuroanatomy, neurotransmitters, and the divisions of the nervous system. Test your understanding of how these elements impact cognition and emotion.
