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161) The ________ is sometimes called the emergency centre of the body. a. thyroid gland b. pituitary gland c. pineal gland d. adrenal gland 162) Nokia is preparing to take her final exam in a few hours. She is very nervous and has no appetite. This may be due to the inhibition of gastrointestinal secretions caused by a. estrogen. b. cortisol. c. testosterone. d. adrenaline. 163) Which of the following is not a function of adrenaline? a. Contraction of the heart muscle and constriction of the blood vessels. b. Opening of the bronchioles in the lungs to allow inhalation of more air. c. Prevention of fatty acid breakdown to conserve energy and body heat. d. Opening the pupils of the eye to enable better sight in low light levels. 164) Which of the following statements is not true? a. The male sex hormone is called testosterone. b. The female sex hormone is called estrogen. c. Only males secrete testosterone and only females secrete estrogen. d. Both sexes manufacture some amount of the sex hormone associated with the opposite sex. 165) According to your text, research has found that __________________ influences female sex drive, including levels of sexual desire, likelihood of orgasm, and commitment to relationships. a. adrenaline b. estrogen c. androgens d. testosterone 166) Researchers have found that EEGs have ________ spatial resolution and ________ temporal resolution. a. low; low b. low; high c. high; low d. high; high 167) Samantha’s doctor is concerned that Samantha may have a brain tumour. Which method of neuroimaging should he use to detect the tumour? a. CT scan b. EEG c. MRI d. PET scan 168) A functional MRI (fMRI) measures a. the release of energy from water in biological tissue. b. changes in the brain’s activity levels. c. structures of the brain. d. structural detail of various structures. 169) Transcranial magnetic stimulation a. can enhance brain function. b. can interrupt brain function. c. uses strong and rapidly changing magnetic fields to induce electric fields in the brain. d. All of the answers are correct. 170) A functional MRI a. measures tiny magnetic fields. b. shows promise as a treatment for depression. c. measures the change in blood oxygen level. d. applies magnetic fields to the brain.