Lesioning (destroying) which part of the brain in a laboratory rat will cause the rat to eat continuously and balloon to several times its normal weight?
a. the hypothalamus
b. the lateral geniculate nucleus
c. the substantia nigra
d. the amygdala
A
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About how many heart attack victims die before being admitted into a hospital?
A. 20% B. 35% C. 50% D. 65%
Barney's mother gave birth to him when she was 25 years old. She drank heavily during her pregnancy. As a result, Barney's birth weight was lower than average. Although he is five years old now, his growth has been delayed, he has learning disorders, and he displays some facial abnormalities. From which of the following conditions is Barney most likely suffering?
A. Fetal alcohol syndrome disorder B. Down syndrome C. Tay-Sachs disease D. Phenylketonuria
Which statement is true?
A. Fungiform papillae are located on the posterior region of the tongue. B. Approximately 2,300 taste buds are located in the foliate papillae. C. Receptor cells can live for up to 10 days. D. Taste buds consist of 10 receptor cells.
Many people perceive carjacking as more serious threats to their lives than failing to use seatbelts because carjackings are so much more memorable. This best illustrates the importance of
A) belief perseverance. B) the representativeness heuristic. C) confirmation bias. D) the availability heuristic. E) functional fixedness.