Which of these is NOT a theory of early physicicians?

The brain is the control center of the body.

The best alternative title for reading 7B would be _____.

Bionics, the Next Generation of Prosthetics

The author implies that the paper coffee cup "wnt pop" because Kitts ____.

did not know how hard she was squeezing the cup

Why does the author quote Deborath M. Gordon?

to present an idea that supports his own point of view

How does Charles N. Harper explain the concept of a pheromone trail?

by comparing it with a similar human activity

When asked if his method could be used to scan an entire human brain, Lichtman says...

I don't dwell on that. It's too painful.

The "amplifier" proposed by Kuiken ____.

sends signals from damaged nerves to the brain

In reading 8B, why did Wilson study ants and not flies?

He couldn't find the equipment he needed to study flies

Why did the writer get a brain scan in 7A?

To aid him in reporting on how the brain works.

What is reading 8A mainly about?

Insects can teach humans about collective decision-making.

What is true for both ants and bees?

Individuals are unable to see the "big picture".

When mapping genes, what do researchers at the Allen Institute do last?

Apply chemicals to reveal active genes.

According to the author, the term bionics ____.

was popularized by science fiction authors

In reading 9A, the section titled "Battle of the Giants" refers to ______.

the competition between Leonardo and Michelangelo

What have researchers NOT discovered in the Mona Lisa?

She was probably Leonardo's wife

Who are "tomorrow's people"?

people who have prosthetics controlled by their brains

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1
Which of these is NOT a theory of early physicicians?
The brain is the control center of the body.
The brain was made out of phlegm.
The brain was where our mental world existed.
The brain's purpose was to calm the heart.
2
The best alternative title for reading 7B would be _____.
The Latest Varieties of Robots
Amanda Kitts: A Brief Biography
A Short History of Prosthetic Limbs
Bionics, the Next Generation of Prosthetics
3
The author implies that the paper coffee cup "wnt pop" because Kitts ____.
could not tell that the cup was already empty
did not know how hard she was squeezing the cup
did not realize how full the cup was
could not feel how hot the coffee was
4
Why does the author quote Deborath M. Gordon?
to contradict the idea that ant colonies are intelligent
to show how much ants have learnt in 140 million years
to present an idea that supports his own point of view
to support the idea that individual ants are not intelligent
5
How does the author feel about the work of Karl Deisseroth?
He finds it interesting, but feels it's not practical.
He finds it impressive, but he's very skeptical.
He thinks this work will not amount to much in the end.
He is extremely impressed.
6
How does Charles N. Harper explain the concept of a pheromone trail?
by giving examples of several types of pheromone trails
by comparing it with a similar human activity
by explaining the chemical composition of pheromones
by contrasting it with a computer program
7
When asked if his method could be used to scan an entire human brain, Lichtman says...
I can't answer that because it's not ethical.
Everything is ok.
We don't know exactly what he means by that.
I don't dwell on that. It's too painful.
8
The phrase in check is closest in meaning to ____
without fear
under control
in focus
at a glance
9
The phrase brushes against is closest in meaning to _____.
looks at carefully
touches briefly
grasps tightly
pushes away quickly
10
The "amplifier" proposed by Kuiken ____.
is an electric motor that is placed directly on the skin
receives a signal directly from a computer cable
is a muscle that helps link nerve signals to electrodes
sends signals from damaged nerves to the brain
11
In reading 8B, why did Wilson study ants and not flies?
He liked the idea that the study of ants was wide open
He couldn't find the equipment he needed to study flies
He found ants much more interesting than flies
He was ordered by the military to study ants
12
Why did the writer get a brain scan in 7A?
Because he wants to learn to supress feelings of panic.
Because the neuroscientist Van Wedeen asked him to.
To aid him in reporting on how the brain works.
To help him recollect childhood memories.
13
What is reading 8A mainly about?
Individual insects are more intelligent than insect groups.
Men using bee's methods of decision-making are smarter.
Colonies of ants are not as smart as colonies of bees.
Insects can teach humans about collective decision-making.
14
Which researcher is the farthest along in finding ways to use the findings of brain research?
Van Wedeen
Karl Deisseroth
John Donoghue
Jeff Lichtman
15
In reading 9A, the metal for the bronze horse sculpture was eventually _____
used to make weapons
stolen by enemies of Milan
used for plumbing in a palace
use to create other other works of art
16
What is true for both ants and bees?
They need to reach a quorum before a decision is made
They communicate by elaborate dances
Individuals are unable to see the "big picture".
Leadership is requires for decision-making
17
According to Wilson, what would many people find surprising about the Dominican Republic?
that is located in the Caribbean
that it has mountainous areas
that it has cold pine forests
that it has many species of ants
18
When mapping genes, what do researchers at the Allen Institute do last?
Mount brain slices on glass.
Scan the brain of a dead person.
Apply chemicals to reveal active genes.
Cut the brain into thin sections.
19
According to the author, the term bionics ____.
is no longer in regular use today
was popularized by science fiction authors
refers to the people who wear protheses
is older than the term neural prosthesis
20
In reading 9A, the section titled "Battle of the Giants" refers to ______.
Florence´s victory at the battle of Anghiari
Cellini's criticism of Michelangelo and Leonardo
the competition between Leonardo and Michelangelo
The dispute about the identity of the subject of Mona Lisa
21
What are Nepenthes?
submarine ants from Malaysia
plants that grow underwater
insects that are digested by certain plants
plants that capture insects
22
What have researchers NOT discovered in the Mona Lisa?
The sky behind Mona Lisa was once glowing blue
She was probably Leonardo's wife
Her smile is an illusion of how we process images
She is holding a cover with her wrist
23
Who are "tomorrow's people"?
scientists who are developing advanced bionic limbs
people who have prosthetics controlled by their brains
doctors who treat people who have lost limbs
all people who have a missing or damaged body part

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