Chapter 2: The Biological Basis of Behavior
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1.  

The __________ is composed of the axon terminal, the synaptic space, and the dendrite of the next neuron.



2.  

____________ is the chemical substance which is involved in the reduction of pain.



3.  

The occipital lobe receives and interprets ___________ information.



4.  

The main function of the __________ is to alert and arouse the higher parts of the brain.



5.  

The ___________ regulates stress responses and is involved with emotional behavior.



6.  

_____________ studies are used to examine the relative influence on behavior of heredity and the environment.



7.  

Behavior genetics is most concerned with _____________.



8.  

_____________ is the name of the process where several genes work together to determine a characteristic.



9.  

____________ is a test on a fetus to determine if there are any genetic abnormalities.



10.  

Imbalances in the neurotransmitter ____________ have been implicated in schizophrenia.

Note: answer choices in this exercise are randomized.

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