Psychologists believe that irregularities in ______ transmission may help explain symptoms of schizophrenia.

Anxiety disorders such as panic disorder may be due to reduced levels of

Glial cells function most like which of the following?

Of the following people, which is most likely to be relying primarily on the use of the right hemisphere?

Which is a cluster of nerve cells that can be described as playing a key role in regulating voluntary movement such as walking?

The forebrain contains all of the following structures EXCEPT the

Prolonged neurotransmitter activity is prevented by all of the following functions EXCEPT

The two subdivisions of the autonomic nervous system are

In twin studies, the ______describes the percentages of cases in which both members of twin pairs share the same trait or disorder.

The brain and the spinal cord make up the

According to research examining the relationship between genetics and shyness (Reiss et al., 2000), parents who are overprotective of a shy child

The term lateralization refers to

In neurons, efferent is to ______ as afferent is to ______.

In a neuron, the cell’s metabolic functions are performed by the

On a camping trip, Eleni accidentally steps on a hot coal from the campfire. Upon touching the coal, her foot reflexively withdraws from the coal. What is the sequence of response in Eleni’s neurons?

The peripheral nervous system connects the spinal cord and brain with the

Regarding terminal buttons, which of the following is FALSE?

What is the approximate resting potential of a neuron?

In a neuron, _____ is to sending as ______ is to receiving.

______ is the brain’s ability to adapt and reorganize itself following trauma or surgical alteration.