Question 1

Why have neuroscientists been particularly interested in the function of the amygdala?

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Question 2

Why do humans invest more time in parenting than salmons?

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Question 3

Name and describe two processes that terminate the activity of a neurotransmitter.

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Question 4

Describe the function of cell assemblies.

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Question 5

Explain why,when someone suffers and injury to the brain,they often retain at least some part of the function associated with that brain region.

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Question 6

From an evolutionary psychology perspective,explain why mice might reproduce so often and have large litters?

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Question 7

Describe one gender-related difference in the size of brain structures and state what functional difference this implies.

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Question 8

What is the significance of the lock and key metaphor?

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Question 9

Describe the role of the nucleus accumbens in drug addiction.

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Question 10

Based on the theory of David Buss,why would a mating between an older man and a younger woman meet the needs of both the male and female?

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Question 11

Describe the location and function of the prefrontal cortex.

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Question 12

What functions does the parasympathetic nervous system control?

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Question 13

What motivated behaviours are regulated by the hypothalamus?

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Question 14

Describe the function of the occipital lobe.

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Question 15

Describe the four critical observations that led to Darwin's explanation of the diversity of life on the planet.

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Question 16

Describe an action potential.

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Question 17

The text discusses how peahens (female peacocks)seem to select their mates based on the number of tail feather "eyes" found on the male peacock's tail.Describe how this method of mate selection may lead to natural selection and reproductive fitness.

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Question 18

Explain what differentiates the Animalia kingdom from other lifeforms on earth.

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Question 19

What is the relationship between the location of a spinal injury and the portion of the body that is likely to be paralyzed?

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Question 20

Describe the characteristics of someone who has sustained damage to their cerebellum.

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Quiz 3: Neuroscience