TEST BANK For Biological Psychology 13th Edition, James W. Kalat Chapters 1 - 14 Complete Guide. Introduction: Overview and Major Issues Chapter 1: Nerve Cells and Nerve Impulses Chapter 2: Synapses Chapter 3: Anatomy and Research Methods Chapter 4: Genetics Evolution Development and Plasticity Cha...
1. Dendrites contain the nuclei, ribosomes, mitochondria, and other structures found in most cells.
b b b b b b b b b b b b
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
DIFFICULTY: Bloom’s: Understand b
REFERENCES: Neurons and Glia b b
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: KALA.BIOP.16.01.01 - Describe neurons and glia, the cells that
b b b b b b b b b
constitute the nervous system.
b b b b
TOPICS: 1.1 The Cells of the Nervous System
b b b b b b
2. Neurons receive information and transmit it to other cells.
b b b b b b b b
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
DIFFICULTY: Bloom’s: Understand b
REFERENCES: Neurons and Glia b b
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: KALA.BIOP.16.01.01 - Describe neurons and glia, the cells that
b b b b b b b b b
constitute the nervous system.
b b b b
TOPICS: 1.1 The Cells of the Nervous System
b b b b b b
3. An afferent axon brings information into a structure.
b b b b b b b
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
DIFFICULTY: Bloom’s: Understand b
REFERENCES: Neurons and Glia b b
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: KALA.BIOP.16.01.01 - Describe neurons and glia, the cells that
b b b b b b b b b
constitute the nervous system.
b b b b
TOPICS: 1.1 The Cells of the Nervous System
b b b b b b
4. An efferent axon carries information away from a structure.
b b b b b b b b
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
DIFFICULTY: Bloom’s: Understand b
,REFERENCES: Neurons and Glia b b
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: KALA.BIOP.16.01.01 - Describe neurons and glia, the cells that
b b b b b b b b b
constitute the nervous system. b b b b
TOPICS: 1.1 The Cells of the Nervous System b b b b b b
5. The greater the surface
b b b b area of a dendrite, the more information it can receive from other neurons.
b b b b b b b b b b b b
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
DIFFICULTY: Bloom’s: Understand b
REFERENCES: Neurons and Glia b b
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
b KALA.BIOP.16.01.01 - Describe neurons and glia, the cells that b b b b b b b b
bconstitute the nervous system. b b b
TOPICS: 1.1 The Cells of the Nervous System
b b b b b b
6. Neurons are distinguished from other cells by their shape.
b b b b b b b b
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
DIFFICULTY: Bloom’s: Understand b
REFERENCES: Neurons and Glia b b
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: KALA.BIOP.16.01.01 - Describe neurons and glia, the cells that
b b b b b b b b b
constitute the nervous system.b b b b
TOPICS: 1.1 The Cells of the Nervous System b b b b b b
7. Glial cells serve many functions.
b b b b
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
DIFFICULTY: Bloom’s: Understand b
REFERENCES: Neurons and Glia b b
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: KALA.BIOP.16.01.01 - Describe neurons and glia, the cells that
b b b b b b b b b
constitute the nervous system.b b b b
TOPICS: 1.1 The Cells of the Nervous System b b b b b b
8. Glial cells transmit information across long distances.
b b b b b b
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
DIFFICULTY: Bloom’s: Understand b
REFERENCES: Neurons and Glia b b
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: KALA.BIOP.16.01.01 - Describe neurons and glia, the cells that
b b b b b b b b b
, constitute
the nervous system. b b
TOPICS: 1.1 The Cells of the Nervous
b b b b b
System b
9. Schwann cells build the myelin sheaths in the periphery of the body.
b b b b b b b b b b b
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
DIFFICULTY: Bloom’s: Understand b
REFERENCES: Neurons and Glia b b
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: KALA.BIOP.16.01.01 - Describe neurons and glia, the cells that
b b b b b b b b b
constitute the nervous system. b b b b
TOPICS: 1.1 The Cells of the Nervous System b b b b b b
10. The blood-brain barrier is made up of closely packed glial cells.
b b b b b b b b b b
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
DIFFICULTY: Bloom’s: Understand b
REFERENCES: The Blood-Brain Barrier b b
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: KALA.BIOP.16.01.02 - Summarize how the blood–brain barrier
b b b b b b b
relates to protection and nutrition of neurons.
b b b b b b b
TOPICS: 1.1 The Cells of the Nervous System b b b b b b
11. The difference in voltage in a resting neuron is called the resting potential.
b b b b b b b b b b b b
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
DIFFICULTY: Bloom’s: Understand b
REFERENCES: The Resting Potential of the Neuron b b b b b
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: KALA.BIOP.16.01.03 - Explain how the sodium–potassium pump
b b b b b b b
and the properties of the membrane lead to the resting potentialb b b b b b b b b b
of a neuron. b b b
TOPICS: 1.2 The Nerve Impulse b b b
12. Increasing the electrical gradient for potassium will reduce the tendency for potassium ions
b b b b b b b b b b b b
bto exit the neuron.
b b b
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
DIFFICULTY: Bloom’s: Analyze b
REFERENCES: The Resting Potential of the Neuron b b b b b
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 Lectdavian. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $16.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
