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Psychology 6084 MCQs [All-Courses]

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Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior, mental processes, emotions, and personality. It is an important subject for competitive exams such as PPSC, FPSC, NTS, OTS, KPPSC, BPSC, AJKPSC, CSS, and PMS.

The part of the nerve cell specialized for conducting information is the:
A axon
B cell body
C soma
D neurilemma
Correct Answer: axon
The cell body of a neuron is also called the:
A dendrite
B axon
C myelin
D soma
Correct Answer: soma
Neurons are made up of dendrites, a soma and:
A axons
B axles
C atoms
D axes
Correct Answer: axons
The neuron includes all of the following structures EXCEPT:
A Axon
B Myelin
C Blastula
D Soma
Correct Answer: Blastula
The main function of myelin is to:
A form a protective coating over nerve axons
B affect the speed nerve impulses
C block the reception of acetylcholine
D aid a nerve’s receptivity to neurotransmitters by increasing the number of receptor sites available
Correct Answer: form a protective coating over nerve axons
______ receive information from other neurons; _________ transmit information other neurons.
A synapses, cell bodies
B Dendrites, axon buttons
C Axon buttons dendrites
D Axon; cell bodies
Correct Answer: Dendrites, axon buttons
A family of chemicals produced in the body that resemble the opiates are the:
A biogenic amines
B acetylcholine
C endorphins
D serotonins
Correct Answer: endorphins
A human Sperm cell contains:
A 46 genes
B 46 pair of genes
C 23 genes
D 23 chromosomes
Correct Answer: 23 chromosomes
After he suffered a stroke, Mr. Salim’s physical coordination skills and responsiveness to sensory stimulation quickly returned to normal unfortunately, however, he began to experience unusual difficulty figuring out how to find his way to various locations in his neighborhood. it most likely that Mr. Salim suffered damage to his:
A cerebellum
B autonomic nervous system
C thalamus
D association areas
Correct Answer: association areas
severing a cat’s reticular formation from higher brain regions causes that cat to:
A become sexually preoccupied
B lapse into a coma
C become violently aggressive
D cower in fear
Correct Answer: lapse into a coma