Biological Psych

Part of the brain responsible for fine motor skills, often referred to as the 'little brain'.

Cerebellum

Brain structure involved in creating and integrating new memories.

Hippocampus

Type of aphasia characterized by fluent speech but impaired comprehension.

Wernicke’s aphasia

The resting potential of a neuron is typically around -70 mV.

Resting potential

Brain imaging technique best for examining changes in blood oxygen levels and brain activity.

fMRI

True.

True or False: The left hemisphere of the brain controls the right side of the body, and the right hemisphere controls the left side.

False; it is located in the parietal lobe.

True or False: The somatosensory cortex is located in the frontal lobe and initiates movement.

True.

True or False: The binding of neurotransmitters to receptors is specific, similar to a lock and key.

False; an agonist enhances the action of a neurotransmitter.

True or False: An agonist is a chemical that blocks the action of a neurotransmitter.

True.

True or False: Anterograde amnesia is characterized by the inability to form new memories.