Quizzes

Possible Essay Questions

Reading from:

1. Quiz 1
   1. What makes the neuron a battery? pp. 43 - 47 (ed 9, 10)
2. Quiz 2
   1. How is the action potential generated? pp. 44, 47 - 49 (ed 9, 10)
   2. Describe the anatomy and function of the meninges. (10th ed p.72-73, 5.3
3. Quiz 3
   1. Where do neurons come from? (10th ed.,pp. 79-80)(9th ed.,pp.77-82)
   2. Explain how an action potential travels along the axon. pp. 49 - 52
4. Quiz 4
   1. Describe the synapse and explain how neurotransmitters are released from the synapse. pp. 53 - 57
   2. Describe the different (3 x 4) types of receptors , how they work,  and explain postsynaptic potentials. pp. 57 - 61
5. Quiz 5
   1. Describe the glutamate neurotransmitter and it's receptors. pp. 125-126
   2. Explain the mechanisms of drug action at the synapse. pp. 110 - 113, figure 4.5
   3. Explain protein synthesis and transport. pp. 33-37

   Spinal Cord (No Quiz) pp. 93-95
   Where inside the neuron does learning occur? (No Quiz. Not in book.)

6. Quiz 6,
   1. How does pain information get into the brain. Where is it perceived. Where are decisions made about what to do about it? pp. 238, 239, 241, 242
   2. Describe the anatomy and connections of the hippocampus. pp. 88, 435-436.
7. Quiz 7
   1. Explain the development of primary and secondary sex characteristics. pp. 330 -333
   2. Explain the neural basis of fear/threat. pp. 364 - 369
8. Quiz 8
   1. Explain long term potentiation in CA1 to the point where Ca(2+) enters. pp.437-440.
   2. Explain changes in long term potentiation after Ca(2+) enters. pp. 440-444
9. Quiz 9
   1. Describe the neural circuits of reinforcement. pp. 454 -458
   2. Describe the neural basis of schizophrenia. pp. 552, 563 - 565
10. Quiz 10
    1. Explain how circadian rhythms are generated. pp. 320-326
    2. Explain the neural changes in depression. pp. 574-578
11. Quiz 11
    1. How do muscles work? pp. 260-263
    2. How do muscle reflexes work? pp. 262-268
12. Quiz 12
    1. Describe the decending pain curcuits. pp. 243-244
    2. Explain neurogenerative diseases.
13. Quiz 13
    1. Explain the brain's involvement in the regulation of thirst. pp. 398-403
    2. Explain the causes, anatomy, and treatment of brain attacks.
14. Additional topics not in quizzes
    1. z of Neuron. pp. 30 - 32
    2. Orientation terms. pp. 69 - 72
    3. Meninges. pp. 72 - 74
    4. Ventricles pp. 74 - 76
    5. Parts of the central nervous system. pp. 83 - 95
    6. Peripheral nervous system. pp. 96-100
    7. For Dopamine and GABA. Describe their major functions,  locations in the brain, receptors, and  biosyntetic pathway (for Dopamine). pp. 114 - 131
    8. Describe the efferent (outgoing) connections of the central nucleus of the amygdala.
    9.