The somatic system and the autonomic system are components of the

The somatic system and the autonomic system are components of the
 
  a) limbic system.
  b) cerebral cortex.
  c) central nervous system.
  d) peripheral nervous system.

Question 2

Which of the following correctly matches a neurotransmitter with the disorder it influences?
 
  a) GABA - schizophrenia
  b) dopamine - schizophrenia
  c) acetylcholine - panic disorder
  d) serotonin - generalized anxiety disorder

Question 3

The fundamental unit of the entire nervous system is the:
 
  a) axon
  b) dendrite
  c) synapse
  d) neuron

Question 4

Successful treatment of bulimia nervosa often results in
 
  a) modest weight gain
  b) reduced psychological problems
  c) improved family and social relations
  d) academic gains

Question 5

What is the gap between two nerve cells?
 
  a) axon
  b) dendrite
  c) synapse
  d) neurotransmitter

Question 6

An explosion at an industrial plant caused a piece of metal to be shot through the skull of one of the workers who was immediately taken to the emergency room. He was in great pain, but awake and able to speak to the emergency room staff.
 
  Despite the severe nature of the injury, it is not life threatening. In fact, the injury is remarkably similar to injuries suffered by Phineas Gage. Based on this case, what would you tell the man's family about the outcome they might expect?
  a) He will have difficulty with his sense of vision.
  b) He will have problems with short-term memory.
  c) He will exhibit a heightened degree of emotional instability.
  d) He will develop symptoms similar to those found in schizophrenia.

Question 7

Roughly what percentage of people in the United States has experienced at least one panic attack?
 
  a) 5
  b) 15
  c) 25
  d) 50

Question 8

Chemicals that serve as messengers between neurons are called
 
  a) dendrites.
  b) synapses.
  c) hormones.
  d) neurotransmitters.

Question 9

A concern about the DSM-5's classification system for personality disorders isthat
 
  a) about half of the people who meet criteria for one personality disorder also meet criteria for another personality disorder.
  b) some of the disorders are rare in community settings, and even in most clinical settings.
  c) many people who seem to have a serious personality problem don't fit any of the personality disorder diagnoses.
  d) all of the above.