14 The body’s biological clock is located in the________. Select one: a. thalamus b. hypothalamus c. pituitary gland d. hippocampus

Q: ________ occurs when there is a chronic deficiency in sleep. Select one: a. circadian rhythm b. jet…

A: Sleep is very important for maintaining the normal functioning of the body. Loss or deficiency of…

Q: Parkinson’s disease is a caused by the degeneration of neurons that release ________. a. serotonin…

A: Parkinson's disease (PD) is distinguished by the degeneration of dopamine (DA) neurons.

Q: If a patient is given a drug that inhibits acetylcholinesterase (AChE), you would expect to…

A: Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) is an enzyme that plays a crucial role in the nervous system. It is…

Q: 31. Damage to the _______________ causes major disruptions in endocrine system functions as it…

A: The part of the brain just above the mesencephalon (midbrain) is called the diencephalon. It houses…

Q: An advantage of the blood–brain barrier is that it keeps out most ______. A disadvantage is that it…

A: The BBB is a highly selective semipermeable layer that separates cerebral capillary blood from the…

Q: A(n) ________ neuron has one axon and one dendrite extending directly from the cell body. a.…

A: Neurons are the basic structural and functional unit of the nervous system that consists of cell…

Q: Which of the following acts as the link between the nervous systemand the endocrine system?a.…

A: The nervous system is involved in the coordination and controlling of various activities in the…

Q: Schwann cells are a type of glial cell found in the nervous system. In addition to the conduction of…

A: Neurilemma is also known as sheath of Schwann is the outermost nucleated cytoplasmic layer of…

Q: Schwann cells are a type of glial cell found in the nervous system. In addition to the conduction of…

A: Schwann cells are the major glial cells found in the peripheral nervous system (PNS). They provide…

Q: The autonomic nervous system functions of the highlighted structure include ___.   A. stimulation of…

A: The autonomic nervous system is a control framework that enacts generally unknowingly and directs…

Q: A neuron that carries information from the brain to a skeletal muscle is part of the _____.…

A: Neurons are the structural and functional unit of the central nervous system. Neuron can be sensory…

Q: The ______ acts as the link between the nervous system and the endocrine system.a. parathyroid…

A: Hormones are the types of chemical messengers, that are mainly released by several glands. The…

Q: Developing an addiction to a substance causes the nucleus accumbens to respond _____ strongly to…

A: Addiction means the abnormal function of the neuronal network, which occurs in three stages. The…

Q: Which of the following structures is required for the influence of perceived danger (someone who had…

A: Autonomic system This system regulates involuntary physiologic processes like heart rate, blood…

Q: Main cause for onset of Parkinson's disease at 50-60 years old people? A. Hereditary factors B.…

A: The most important signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease happen when nerve cells in the basal…

Q: The term “central nervous system” is used to refer to which of the following?     a. The brain and…

A: The brain and spinal cord make up the central nervous system. It's called "central" because it…

Q: 7. Which of the following is the receptor type at the autonomic ganglia? a. nicotinic b. muscarinic…

A: The many receptor subtypes include: a.Nicotinic receptors, for example, play a role in the impulse…

Q: The CNS is made of the: A. Sensory and motor neurons B. Brain and spinal cord C. Spinal nerves D.…

A: Nervous system is the complex system in our body which controls the entire body and coordinates the…

Q: An elderly neighbor was diagnosed with an astrocytoma tumor in the brain. This cancer affects what…

A: Introduction: Astrocytoma is one of the types of brain tumor that develops in a specific type of…

Q: Match the term on the left with its correct description in the column on the right. _____ Amygdala…

A: In humans, the nervous system is the complex system that consists of brain and network of nerves…

Q: 1. Which of the following structure is not involved in a reflex arc? * A. Brain B. motor neurons C.…

A: *NOTE: Kindly repost for other questions Dear Student as per the guidelines we are supposed to…

Q: “bark” of the brain is made

A: The brain is a complex organ composed of various types of cells, including neurons and glial cells.…

Q: When neuron is hyperpolarized,it____. A. becomes more sensitive to new stimuli B.becomes less…

A: The communication of neurons with each other take place with the help of brief electrical signals…

Q: extreme cases, when obesity is a real threat, surgery will be used. One technique involves ____.…

A: Obesity is a medical condition, sometimes considered a disease, in which excess body fat has…

Q: Headache is not always related to an underlying neurological dysfunction. It may also be caused by…

A: Headaches are a reasonably normal condition that almost everyone will have at some point in their…

Q: Nuclei within the _______ contain the cell bodies of the neurons responsible for sending…

A: Nervous system is the network of nerve cells and fibers which transmits nerve impulses between whole…

Q: 1. The origin site in the nerve for the conduction of nerve impulses is the: a. dendritic zone b.…

A: Introduction: The action potential is a brief, considerable change in the membrane potential that is…

Q: Question No 5. Which of the following does not regulate the involuntarily body responds

A: The system of the body that controls all the movements and reactions to the stimulus is known as the…

Q: This gland is the link between the nervous and endocrine systems.

A: Hypothalamus is the ductless gland and portion of the brain that is involved in maintaining body…

Q: Neurotransmitters are released from the A. Dendrites B. Nerve terminals C. Axon D. Medulla

A: Neurotransmitters are chemical messengera which are secreted to make a communication between the…

Q: The cells responsible for the transmission of the nerveimpulse are ________. a. neuronsb.…

A: Irritability is basic function of living beings which involves 'responses to stimulus'. A stimulus…

Q: _________ is a drug that blocks inhibitory receptors, inhances cognition and has an activating…

A: ORIGINAL RESPONSE: Best Choice:   3. amphetamine     Explanation:  The drug that blocks inhibitory…

Q: MS is a disabling disease that disrupts the communication between the brain and the body when the…

A: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a conceivably debilitating disease of the mind and spinal string (central…

Q: The pineal gland receives instructions from the __________ to release __________. a. thalamus;…

A: The pineal gland is a tiny, pea-shaped endocrine gland that is located in the center of the brain.…

Q: In a myelinated axon on the nerve impulse travels from A. Schwann cells to nodes B. Node to node C.…

A: Axon is a part of the neuron, which is a structural and functional unit of the nervous system. Axon…

Q: ________ cycles occur roughly once every 24 hours. Select one: a. biological b. rotating c.…

A: Fundamental biological cycles known as circadian rhythms are present in all living things and have…

Q: Parasympathetic nerves _____.   A cause smooth muscle in blood vessel walls to contract   B cause…

A: Autonomic nervous system is divided into two divisions known as sympathetic and parasympathetic…