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1) What are the two main divisions of the nervous system?
2) What are the two main divisions of the autonomic nervous system?
3) What part of the neuron receives neural messages?
4) What are the chemicals called that allow neurons to communicate with one another?
5) What is the axon of a neuron covered in?
6) What are the three sections of the brain?
7) Which part of the brain is responsible for vital life functions, including heart rate, blood pressure,
and breathing?
8) Which part of the brain stimulates the pituitary gland?
9) Which two association areas of the brain specialize in language functions?
10) List two methods psychologists use to learn more about how the brain functions.
11) What are the chemicals called that are released by the glands of the endocrine system?
12) In a pubescent girl, which two glands in the endocrine system are releasing large quantities of
hormones into her bloodstream?
13) Which hormone regulates metabolism?
14) Which gland is heavily involved in the “fight-or-flight” response?
15) What are the three sex hormones present in both men and women?
16) What are the basic building blocks of heredity?
17) What debate has continued among psychologists for quite some time (and still does today)
regarding the source of psychological traits?
18) Why do psychologists study children who are adopted?
19) Which type of twins reared apart would a psychologist prefer studying – fraternal or identical?
20) Which chromosome pair (number) determines one’s sex?