Answer each of the following 10 questions in no more than one paragraph each. Be sure to provide clear examples to support your points. Each question is worth 10 points.

 

1) Compare and contrast the philosophical positions of dualism, and monism.

 

 

2) Discuss the early beliefs the Greeks had regarding the distinction between the brain and heart. Who were prominent individuals in this argument and what did they believe?

 

3) Summarize contributions to the modern field of behavioral neuroscience made by individuals involved in philosophy, physiology, or other disciplines.

 

 

4) Discuss the difference between generalization and reductionism. Provide an example of each.

 

5) Describe the technique of ablation and identify the researcher who was responsible for its development.

 

6) Compare and contrast the general functions of the three glial cell types in the brain.

 

7) Explain how changes in ion movements can result in an action potential.

 

 

8) Explain how the presence of myelin on an axon speeds up conduction velocity.

 

9) Contrast ionotropic and metabotropic receptors.

 

 

10) What would you expect to happen if the enzyme AChE were to be disabled in your body?