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Flashcards on Neurobiology and Behavior
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What is neurobiology?
The study of the nervous system and how it functions.
What is behavior?
The way in which an animal or person acts in response to a particular situation or stimulus.
How are neurobiology and behavior related?
Neurobiology investigates the biological basis of behavior.
What are neurons?
Specialized cells in the nervous system that transmit information through electrical and chemical signals.
What is the function of the brain?
The brain controls cognitive functions, emotions, and behaviors.
What is synaptic transmission?
The process by which chemical signals are transmitted between neurons through synapses.
What is the role of neurotransmitters?
Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that transmit signals between neurons.
How does genetics influence behavior?
Genetics can play a role in determining certain behavioral traits and predispositions.
What is the fight-or-flight response?
The physiological reaction to a perceived threat, preparing the body to either fight or flee.
What is Pavlovian conditioning?
A form of associative learning in which a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a meaningful stimulus, resulting in a learned response.
What is neuroplasticity?
The brain's ability to reorganize and form new neural connections throughout life.
What are the major divisions of the nervous system?
The central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system.
What is the function of the spinal cord?
The spinal cord relays signals between the brain and the rest of the body and controls reflexes.
What is the limbic system responsible for?
The limbic system regulates emotions, memory, and motivation.
What are the different types of behaviors?
Instinctive behaviors, learned behaviors, and adaptive behaviors.
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Which discipline studies the biological basis of behavior?
Neurobiology
Sociology
Psychology
Anthropology
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What are neurons?
Specialized cells in the nervous system
Muscular cells
Skin cells
Bone cells
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What is the fight-or-flight response?
A physiological reaction to a perceived threat
A form of exercise
A relaxation technique
A sleep disorder
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What is the role of neurotransmitters?
Transmitting signals between neurons
Digesting food
Producing hormones
Building muscle tissue
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What is neuroplasticity?
The brain's ability to form new neural connections
The brain's ability to shrink in size
The brain's ability to produce new neurons
The brain's ability to withstand injuries
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Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating emotions?
Limbic system
Cerebellum
Hippocampus
Frontal lobe
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What is the function of the spinal cord?
Relaying signals between the brain and the rest of the body
Controlling vision
Maintaining balance
Filtering toxins
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What is Pavlovian conditioning?
A form of associative learning
A type of physical therapy
A method of meditation
A surgical procedure
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How are genetics and behavior related?
Genetics can influence certain behavioral traits
Behavior has no genetic basis
Genetics solely determine behavior
Behavior has no relation to genetics
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What are the major divisions of the nervous system?
Central nervous system and peripheral nervous system
Circulatory system and respiratory system
Endocrine system and excretory system
Digestive system and reproductive system
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