Chapter 1 Review

Question 1

Which type of stain allows for the reverse visualization of neural connections in living cells?

Accepted Answer

Horseradish peroxidase

Question 2

An disadvantage of using an electron microscope is that it cannot be used to examine living tissue.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

Which of the following neuroimaging techniques has the best spatial resolution?

Accepted Answer

Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI)

Question 4

Which of the following neuroimaging techniques allows for measurement of brain function?

Accepted Answer

Magnetoencephalography (MEG)

Question 5

Which of these brain stimulation techniques would be considered non-invasive?

Accepted Answer

Trancranial magnetic stimulation

Question 6

Event-related potentials are derived from

Accepted Answer

EEG

Question 7

Which of the following historical figures supported the neurocentric view?

Accepted Answer

Hippocrates

Question 8

Which of the following historical figures is credited with inventing the light microscope?

Accepted Answer

Van Leeuwenhoek

Question 9

An advantage of using a flourescent microscope is that the fluorophore emits light for a long period of time.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 10

Which of the following historical figures was a supporter of the cardiocentric viewpoint?

Accepted Answer

Empedocles of Acragas

Question 11

Which of the following acronyms refers to the committee that reviews research that uses human participants?

Accepted Answer

IRB

Question 12

When discussing neuroimaging techniques, what does the term "temporal" resolution refer to?

Accepted Answer

accuracy of the timing of brain activity in relation to a stimulus

Questions 12