The ________ _________ is the ratio between actual and predicted brain mass for an animal of a given size and is an indicator of intelligence.     a. intelligence ratio     b. anteric quotient     c. encephalization quotient     d. epigenetic landscape

Which underlying cause is most associated with the development of epileptic seizures? a. hyperkalemia b. hypermagnesemia c. hyponatremia d. hypocalcemia

Which neurotransmitter acts directly at the heart to increase heart rate? a. Norepinephrine b. Glutamate c. Acetylcholine d. GABA

5-year-old Cindy has wet the bed again.  She is not being a "bad girl", she just has age-related _______________________ of ADH at night. A. hypersecretion B. hyposecretion

An elderly client with heart failure comes to the emergency room because of nausea, vomiting, and anorexia. Based on the client's signs and symptoms, which data from the medical history has the most significance when planning this client's care? A. Coronary artery bypass procedure was performed in 1995. B. Colonoscopy performed for routine screening six months ago. C. Digoxin and furosemide daily since 1996. D. Suffered with depression following death of spouse in 1999.

The ________________________ is a cluster of GABA secreting neurons in the brain stem that modify the activity of other brain regions and help regulate sleep/wake cycles.   A. reticular formation B. pineal gland C. suprachiasmatic nuclei D. amygdala

Cranial capacity can be said to be limited by all of the following except _________________. a. the size of the birth canal b. intelligence c. female body size d. the physics of bipedality

Which brain structure allows us to pay attention to certain stimuli while ignoring others? a. medulla c. reticular formation b. cerebellum d. pons

A major complication associated with long-term use of benzodiazepines includes _________________________.   A. excessive periods of anxiety B. experiencing malnutrition from a lack of eating C. uncontrollable periods of narcolepsy D. developing a tolerance the drug effects

Lower-body obesity signigicantly increases one's risk for chronic disease? A. True B. False