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AP Psychology
Quiz: Genes and Neurons
1. How many pairs of chromosomes are in each cell?
2. Name 2 things that can compromise neural communication (especially synaptic transmission):
3. Name the main function of the Myelin Sheath?
4. Name the 3 types of Neurons:
5. One word to describe all of a human’s cell nuclei (in regards to genetics)?
6. These long threads make a chromosome. Genes are found in segments of them!
7. This is the mechanism that allows evolution to occur. It involves variety and adaptation!
8. This is the process where left over neurotransmitters or waste left over from devoured neurotransmitters travel
back to the Terminal Button?
9. This principle is law that once a Soma “fires” it can’t not be stopped or reversed? It goes straight to the TB!
10. What are neurotransmitters made up of?
11. What is a female’s 23rd Chromosome Pair?
12. What is a male’s 23rd Chromosome Pair?
13. What is the study where scientists particularly focus on the brain and nervous system and how they affect
behavior-thought?
14. What name is given to the effort map out man’s Genotype?
15. What nick name is given to the debate surrounding what makes people who they are? Environment factors
compared to heredity issues.
16. What tiny particles make up Genes? There are only four varieties:
17. What two things power neural communication (fire vs. float)?
18. What type of charge leads to a message transmission from Soma to Terminal Button?
19. What was the name of Darwin’s ship?
20. What is the ability of neurons and the brain to adapt and change over time? They become more efficient or
they adjust to injury-damage?
21. Where are Neurotransmitters stored in a Neuron?
22. Where are the receptors that catch neurotransmitters located (on which part of the Neuron)?