AP Psychology – Biological Bases of Behavior By Jane Eastwood | 1. Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for regulating body temperature, hunger, and thirst? a) Hippocampus b) Hypothalamus c) Amygdala d) Cerebellum 2. Which neurotransmitter is associated with the reward and pleasure system in the brain? a) Serotonin b) Dopamine c) Acetylcholine d) GABA 3. What is the primary function of the myelin sheath in the nervous system? a) To transmit electrical signals within neurons b) To protect neurons from damage c) To facilitate neurotransmitter release d) To increase the speed of neural impulses 4. Which of the following endocrine glands is often referred to as the “master gland”? a) Thyroid gland b) Adrenal gland c) Pituitary gland d) Pancreas 5. The fight-or-flight response is primarily associated with the activation of which branch of the autonomic nervous system? a) Sympathetic nervous system b) Parasympathetic nervous system c) Central nervous system d) Somatic nervous system 6. What is the role of the occipital lobe in the brain? a) Processing visual information b) Controlling voluntary movements c) Regulating emotions and motivations d) Facilitating language comprehension 7. Which brain structure is responsible for the formation and consolidation of new memories? a) Amygdala b) Cerebellum c) Hippocampus d) Frontal cortex 8. Which of the following is true about the split-brain procedure? a) It involves cutting the corpus callosum to treat epilepsy b) It is used to stimulate brain activity in patients with paralysis c) It is performed to remove tumors from the brain d) It is used to treat severe cases of depression 9. Which neurotransmitter is associated with the regulation of mood and is often targeted in the treatment of depression? a) Serotonin b) Dopamine c) Glutamate d) Norepinephrine 10. What is the role of the frontal cortex in the brain? a) Processing auditory information b) Controlling voluntary movements c) Regulating sleep and wakefulness d) Facilitating emotional processing Loading … Posted in Other
