Psychology MCQs

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In what ways does the hypothalamus help to regulate the body’s internal environment?
A. Influencing the activity of the autonomic nervous system
B. Controlling the release of certain hormones
C. Influencing drivers such as hunger and thirst
D. All of these
The process by which a single neuro relays messages to other neurons is known as _____________?
A. Polarization
B. Depolarization
C. Axonal transmission
D. Synaptic transmission
The thyroid gland control ______________?
A. Glucose absorption
B. Emotions
C. Metabolism
D. Sexuality
The function of dendrites is to ______________?
A. Release neurotransmitters
B. Receive incoming signals
C. Coordinate the activation of parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system
D. Control pain
Which of the following brain areas is important for speech?
A. Wernicke’s area
B. Cerebellum
C. Thalamus
D. Hippocampus
Messages are transmitted from your spinal cord to your heart muscles by the ____________?
A. Limbic system
B. Skeletal nervous system
C. Central nervous system
D. Autonomic nervous system