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VCE PSYCHOLOGY UNITS 3&4 [2021 TEXTBOOK] Unit 3 AOS 1 - Topic Exam 1

YOUR NAME: Shakya ABEYSINGHE

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Section A - Multiple Choice

Section B - Short Answer

10 questions

10 marks

5 questions

10 marks

20 marks

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SECTION A – MULTIPLE CHOICE Question 1 (1 mark) The autonomic nervous system is divided into two parts. These two nervous systems are A

the somatic and autonomic nervous system.

B

the sympathetic and somatic nervous system.

C

the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system.

D

the brain and spinal cord.

Question 2 (1 mark) The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for counteracting the action of the sympathetic nervous system and for maintaining homeostasis. Homeostasis refers to A

decreasing the level of responsiveness of the muscles, organs and glands.

B

maintaining a balanced external environment.

C

maintaining a stable internal environment.

D

increasing the responsiveness of the muscles, organs and glands.

Question 3 (1 mark) Which of the following bodily functions is not activated by the sympathetic nervous system? A

dilated pupils

B

reduced salivation

C

decreased perspiration

D

increased release of sugar in the blood

Question 4 (1 mark) Which of the following statements about neurons is correct? A

afferent neurons make the connection between motor and sensory neurons

B

efferent neurons make the connection between motor and sensory neurons

C

afferent neurons carry information from the sensory organs to the central nervous system

D

efferent neurons carry information from the sensory organs to the central nervous system

Question 5 (1 mark) You have just been stung by a bee. Which division of the peripheral nervous system transmits the pain associated with the sting to the central nervous system? A

parasympathetic

B

sympathetic

C

autonomic

D

somatic

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Question 6 (1 mark) Which of the following is not a function of the spinal cord? A

Receives sensory information from the body (via the peripheral nervous system) and transmits them to the brain.

B

Receives information from the brain and relays it to the body.

C

Enables the spinal reflex- an adaptive response to increase an organisms chances of survival.

D

Controls communication between the left and right sides of the body.

Question 7 (1 mark) Which of the following is not an advantage to a spinal reflex being initiated? A

the response time is faster

B

It allows a person to make a quick decision to promote survival

C

the response requires no conscious effort

D

the response is automatic

Question 8 (1 mark) Some axons are covered with a white protective coating called myelin sheath. Myelin sheath helps to A

increase the speed of neural transmission.

B

bind the axon terminals to the dendrites on the receiving neuron.

C

provide a connection between sensory and motor neurons.

D

provide smoother joint movements.

Question 9 (1 mark) Neurotransmitters come in two main types ___________________ and inhibitory. An example of an inhibitory neurotransmitter is __________________. A

motor; Adrenalin

B

sensory; Dopamine

C

excitatory; GABA

D

excitatory; Glutamate

Question 10 (1 mark) Which of the following symptoms are experienced in sufferers of Parkinson’s disease? A

seizures

B

rapid speech

C

vomiting

D

tremor

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SECTION B – SHORT ANSWER Question 1 (4 marks) Pauline was almost hit by a car when she ran across the road.

Question 1.a

2 marks

The survival response which prepares Pauline’s body to deal with the immediate threat is called the ________________________. The _______________________ branch of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for returning her body to homeostasis after this survival response.

Question 1.b

2 marks

State one physiological change Pauline would initially experience during the survival response, and explain how this change might improve her chances of survival.

Question 2

1 mark

Explain why neural transmission is referred to as a ‘lock and key’ process.

Question 3

2 marks

Describe the difference between sensory neuron activity and motor neuron activity.

Question 4

2 marks

Do all neurotransmitters affect a neuron in the same way? Explain your response.

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Question 5 What is the role of glutamate in the transmission of neural information between neurons?

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