MAST 1030 Final Exam Questions with Complete Solutions

CNS (central nervous system) Correct Answer-Includes the brain and spinal cord which contain billions of neurons Peripheral nervous system Correct Answer-consists of the somatic (voluntary) and autonomic (involuntary) nervous systems Autonomic nervous system Correct Answer-involuntary; controls our internal organs; broken down further and consists of two parts: the sympathetic nervous system, which controls the body's "fight or flight" response, and the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps the body to rest and relax; Acetylcholine and norepinephrine are the two main neurotransmitters that affect the autonomic nervous system Acetylcholine and norepinephrine Correct Answer-the two main neurotransmitters that affect the autonomic nervous system Somatic nervous system Correct Answer-voluntary; consists of those muscles over which we have conscious control (e.g., for lifting your arm to scratch your nose) Psychotropic drugs Correct Answer-any mediation that affects the mind, emotions, or behaviors