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Which of the following is an example of a study that would likely be classified as applied research?

The graph below shows the steps of the action potential. Which of the events below is happening during the step marked with a “B”?  

Researchers have discovered a new type of toxin found in the venom of a South American scorpion. They name it leirotoxin after the scorpion in which it was discovered. When testing the effects of leirotoxin on the resting potential of neurons, they discover that it causes the neurons to become much less polarized at rest. When testing the effects of leirotoxin on the action potential, they discover that it prevents voltage-gated sodium ion channels from closing. Based on what you learned in the Neural Conduction and Synaptic Transmission module, explain the following in about 2 sentences each: How leirotoxin would affect the value of the membrane potential  How leirotoxin would affect the action potential (what steps/phases would be affected?)

Name two brain areas implicated in research as being important for romantic love and/or sexual behavior, as discussed in the chapter module.

Drawing on what you have learned in the course, explain in one sentence why REM sleep is termed paradoxical sleep.

Which of these explains how benzodiazepines work to promote sleep?

Consider a study using neuroimaging to understand which brain areas are active when people get a song “stuck in their head” . Using information that you learned in class, identify which division of biopsychology this study falls under and explain why.  Additionally, specify whether this study is more likely to be pure or applied research and justify your reasoning.

Which of the following studies is an example of an experiment?

Astrocytes are known to be important for 

The body primarily stores energy in the form of fat.