Exam 4: Neurons, Hormones, and the Brain

In the peripheral nervous system,_______________ carry messages from special receptors in the skin,muscles,and other internal and external sense organs to the spinal cord,which sends them along to the brain.

Which part of the neuron contains the biochemical machinery for keeping the cell alive?

The hippocampus is involved in the storage of new information into memory.

There are approximately _________ neurons in the brain of an average human being.

The peripheral nervous system is a collection of neurons and supportive tissue running from the base of the brain down the center of the back.

_______________ is a procedure that can be used by researchers as a "virtual" or temporary lesion method.

After split-brain surgery,patients are unable to walk or to care for the physical needs of everyday life.

Neurons are

A long structure leaving the cell body that action potential travel along is called the

_______________ describes the brain's ability to retain flexibility in adapting to new experiences.

Skeletal muscles and sensory organs are connected to the brain and spinal cord by