Question 1

The nervous system includes:

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A)  the brain
B)  the spinal cord
C)  the peripheral nerves
D)  all of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

The RAS needs to be activated to normal levels for the rest of the brain to function as it should.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In most people,cortisol levels are lowest a few hours after waking and rise throughout the day.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Men and women respond to stress differently because of gender-based hormonal differences.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Cortisol is secreted from the adrenal cortex and is responsible for

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A)  fat cell growth.
B)  an increase in blood sugar.
C)  saliva generation.
D)  aggressive behavior.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 6

The lower part of the brain responsible for various physiological processes necessary to stay alive is called the

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A)  cerebral cortex.
B)  cerebellum.
C)  subcortex.
D)  limbic cortex.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

The stress response initiates increased levels of the hormone testosterone causing

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A)  nurturing emotions.
B)  relaxation.
C)  hostility.
D)  all of the above.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

When we experience little or no stress,the limbic system is in charge,and when we have significant levels of stress,the cerebral cortex is in charge.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The part of the diencephalon that relays sensory impulses to the cerebral cortex is called the

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A)  thalamus.
B)  hypothalamus.
C)  pons.
D)  medulla oblongata.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

The temporal lobe of the brain is associated with

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A)  reasoning, planning, parts of speech, movement, emotions, and problem solving.
B)  movement, orientation, recognition, and perception of stimuli.
C)  perception and recognition of sounds, memory, and speech.
D)  vision.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

What is released by the hypothalamus and stimulates the pituitary gland to secrete thyrotropic hormone?

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A)  thyrotropic hormone releasing factor
B)  vasopressin
C)  adrenocorticotropic hormone
D)  corticotropin releasing factorE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

The average blood pressure for a young adult is

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A)  120/80.
B)  160/90.
C)  125/75.
D)  140/80.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT an example of an involuntary function?

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A)  heart rate
B)  blood pressure
C)  muscle contraction
D)  respiratory rateE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 14

The part of the subcortex responsible for regulating sleep is called the

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A)  cerebellum.
B)  pons.
C)  thalamus.
D)  medulla oblongata.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 15

The order in which food moves through your gastrointestinal system is:

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A)  esophagus, large intestine, small intestine.
B)  large intestine, small intestine, esophagus.
C)  esophagus, small intestine, large intestine.
D)  small intestine, esophagus, large intestine.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

_____________ regulates metabolism of glucose.

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A)  Mineralocorticoid
B)  Aldosterone
C)  Glucocorticoids
D)  GluconeogenesisE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 17

The effects of cortisol and epinephrine are mediated by the hormones

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A)  testosterone and oxytocin.
B)  estrogen and testosterone.
C)  oxytocin and progesterone.
D)  oxytocin and estrogen.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

The part of the adrenal gland that secretes corticoids is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  cerebral cortex.
B)  adrenal cortex.
C)  cerebellum.
D)  limbic cortex.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 19

The pipe food passes through to get into the stomach is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  esophagus.
B)  small intestine.
C)  large intestine.
D)  food canal.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

The part of the diencephalon that activates the autonomic nervous system is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  thalamus.
B)  hypothalamus.
C)  pons.
D)  medulla oblongata.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 2: Stress Psychophysiology

The pipe food passes through to get into the stomach is called the

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The part of the diencephalon that relays sensory impulses to the cerebral cortex is called the

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The part of the adrenal gland that secretes corticoids is called the

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_____________ regulates metabolism of glucose.

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In most people,cortisol levels are lowest a few hours after waking and rise throughout the day.

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The order in which food moves through your gastrointestinal system is:

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Men and women respond to stress differently because of gender-based hormonal differences.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of an involuntary function?

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The lower part of the brain responsible for various physiological processes necessary to stay alive is called the

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What is released by the hypothalamus and stimulates the pituitary gland to secrete thyrotropic hormone?

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The nervous system includes:

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The stress response initiates increased levels of the hormone testosterone causing

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When we experience little or no stress,the limbic system is in charge,and when we have significant levels of stress,the cerebral cortex is in charge.

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The effects of cortisol and epinephrine are mediated by the hormones

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The temporal lobe of the brain is associated with

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The part of the diencephalon that activates the autonomic nervous system is called the

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The RAS needs to be activated to normal levels for the rest of the brain to function as it should.

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The part of the subcortex responsible for regulating sleep is called the

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Cortisol is secreted from the adrenal cortex and is responsible for

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