A polymodal brain region is an association are whose neurons have
receptive fields defined by MORE THAN ONE sensory modality (e.g., vision,
somatosensations or vision/hearing, etc.) Discuss the adaptive significance of the
expansion of the polymodal regions PG and STS in humans compared to other
primates.

Explain why benzodiazepines are anxiolytic in the short term but anxiogenic
in the long term whereas serotonin specific reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the
reverse

Compare and contrast Classical and Operant Conditioning

The secretion of glucocorticoids by the adrenal glands have both fast and
slow effects on autonomic responses to emergency “flight or fight” situations.
Describe them

In a paragraph describe the neural circuitry responsible for the “deep
tendon reflex” -- a reflexive movement of a limb elicited by briefly striking a
tendon (e.g., the patellar tendon)

Describe six symptoms associated with damage to the dorsolateral
prefrontal cortex and briefly describe the tests you would used to identify each of
these symptoms

Explain the hyperpolarization that sometimes occurs after the action potential.

Why has it been so difficult for neuropsychologists to discover the functions
of the right hemisphere?

The rings of Saturn are said to “disappear” every 15 years. Explain this

phenomenon.

The Giant Planets are now split into two groups - Gas Giants and Ice Giants. What is the difference between the two groups? Which planets are in each group?

What are the different types of diabetes, and discuss the roles of insulin and glucagon in maintaining blood glucose levels.

Which of the following is not a description of chondrite meteorites?

a. They have a high proportion of carbon b. They contain melted grains called chondrules c. They are only found on the Moon d. They come from C-type asteroids e. They represent the most common find

Which statement is true about the role of the pancreas?

a. The exocrine cells of the pancreas secrete insulin and glucagon into the duodenum.

b. The endocrine cells of the pancreas secrete zymogens into the duodenum.

c. The exocrine cells of the pancreas secrete zymogens into the blood.

d. The endocrine cells of the pancreas secrete insulin and glucagon into the blood.

Which statement is true about the role of the autonomic nervous system in controlling the digestive process?

a. Parasympathetic neurons or the smell of food can activate the cephalic phase of digestion, leading to increased gastric secretions.

b. Sympathetic neurons or the smell of food can activate the cephalic phase of digestion, leading to decreased gastric secretions.

c. Parasympathetic neurons or the smell of food can activate the cephalic phase of digestion, leading to decreased gastric secretions.

d. Sympathetic neurons or the smell of food can activate the cephalic phase of digestion, leading to increased gastric secretions.

Which statement about regulation of the digestive process is correct?

a. Beta cells of the pancreas have receptors for GIP which produce insulin when stimulated, causing an increase in levels of blood glucose.

b. Beta cells of the pancreas have receptors for CCK which produce insulin when stimulated, causing an increase in levels of blood glucose.

c. Beta cells of the pancreas have receptors for CCK which produce insulin when stimulated, causing a decrease in levels of blood glucose.

d. Beta cells of the pancreas have receptors for GIP which produce insulin when stimulated, causing a decrease in levels of blood glucose.

Find a human disease that results in dysplasia caused by prolonged chronic inflammation. Discuss the pathophysiology, symptoms and other abnormalities and treatment (if any).