Psychology Mcqs
If a neuron will not fire regardless of the amount of stimulation, it is most likely ____________?

A. At its resting potential
B. In its absolute refractory period
C. An afferent neuron
D. In its relative refractory period

The ____________ is not a neurotransmitter?

A. Acetylcholine
B. Serotonin
C. Dopamine
D. Opioid peptides

Preparing the body ‘for fight or fight’ is the function of the _____________?

A. Pituitary gland
B. Parathyroid gland
C. Adrenal medulla
D. Parasympathetic nervous system

Each of the following is a neurotransmitter except _____________?

A. Serotonin
B. Endorphins
C. Dopamine
D. Insulin

Not among the major brain division is ____________?

A. Frontal
B. Cerebellum
C. Reticular activating system
D. Brain stem

The area of the brain where the sense of smell is processed is the _____________?

A. Frontal lobe
B. Pineal gland
C. Olfactory bulbs
D. Parietal lobe

The principal function of parietal lobe is ___________?

A. Visual processing
B. Auditory processing
C. Long-term planning
D. Spatial processing

The ‘white matter’ of the central nervous system is actually ____________?

A. Nerve fiber pathways
B. Cell bodies
C. Cell centers
D. Cortical issue