ATLS Post Test 2024
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
One purpose of the sympathetic nervous system is to ________. -
ANSWERS>>>>make us feel excited and move blood to our muscles.
Which term means that objects or concepts are defined in a dichotomous manner (e.g.,
either the person has a f...
One purpose of the sympathetic nervous system is to ________. -
ANSWERS>>>>make us feel excited and move blood to our muscles.
Which term means that objects or concepts are defined in a dichotomous manner (e.g.,
either the person has a fever or they do not)? - ANSWERS>>>>categorical
The classification system published by the World Health Organization that includes
specific criteria for the diagnosis of mental disorders is called what? -
ANSWERS>>>>International Classification of Diseases
What might be one reason to use neuroscience approaches to classify mental illness
and inform treatment rather than relying on the current classification methods? -
ANSWERS>>>>Knowing the underlying brain processes involved in a particular
disorder could make it possible to create a treatment that was specific to the individual.
Which word describes the patterns of processes that lie between the gene and the
manifestations of the gene in the external environment? -
ANSWERS>>>>endophenotypes
The study of factors that turn genes on and off and are passed on to the next generation
is called what? - ANSWERS>>>>epigenetics
Current genetic research suggests that boys who were mistreated in childhood and
have a particular form of the MAOA gene _________. - ANSWERS>>>>are more likely
to be violent and engage in antisocial behaviors.
This is the neural network involved in performing tasks such as planning, goal setting,
directing attention, and the coding of representations of working memory. -
ANSWERS>>>>central executive network
, This is the neural network that is active when an individual is not performing a particular
task or is processing internal information. - ANSWERS>>>>intrinsic (default) network
Neurons create biochemical connections through a small gap filled with fluid called a(n)
___________. - ANSWERS>>>>synapse
The ___________ is an "all or none" electrical signal that travels down the axon. -
ANSWERS>>>>action potential
The __________ is an insulating material that covers the axon and allows the electrical
signals to travel at greater speeds. - ANSWERS>>>>myelin sheath
If the neurotransmitters in a chemical synapse are inhibitory, it makes the post-synaptic
neuron ______________ create an action potential. - ANSWERS>>>>less likely to
This brain imaging technique measures blood flow in the brain, which reflects cognitive
processing. - ANSWERS>>>>positron emission tomography (PET)
This pattern of electroencephalography activity is associated with memory performance
and coordinating emotional information between the limbic areas and the frontal areas
of the brain. - ANSWERS>>>>Theta
Whereas grey matter in the brain is generally made up of _____________, white matter
is generally made up of __________________. - ANSWERS>>>>neurons that connect
with each other over very short distances, neurons that connect over longer distances.
In terms of function, neurotransmitters can be categorized into three broad groups.
Which is NOT one of those groups? - ANSWERS>>>>neurotransmitters that target a
specific type of neuron
Which statement best describes the interaction of genes with the environment? -
ANSWERS>>>>bi-directional with both genes and the environment influencing the
other in complicated ways.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller njagilangat. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $11.39. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
